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INTERNSHIP TRAINING REPORT Yan Wai Chun
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Green, sustainable and passive design are always my interest and consideration.
T.R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd. integrates designed systems seamlessly with the natural
environment and is pioneering environmentally comprehensive design approaches that are
revolutionising green architecture. So, there were no doubt that the firm was chosen as my
working firm.
Publication is one of a critical aspect that pushing the career of Dato’ Dr. Ar. Ken
Yeang to a higher level. One of his publication about an art house in the midst of Petaling
Jaya, Ganendra Art House, has been assigned to me to complete the set of materials that
needed for this publication. The Ganendra Art House is a space for the local Malaysian art
and artist community and in many ways; it is a worthwhile and altruistic endeavor.
This small building is located in the quiet suburban corner of Petaling Jaya, and the
gallery creates a new buzz in an otherwise insignificant and sleepy part of Section 16 of
Selangor. The owner, Datin Shalini Ganendra wanted an experimental structure whose
features become the topics of conversation itself for visitors while viewing the art
pieces.The Ganendra Art House contributes benefits and social values to the
locality besides being an art exhibition space for art. It is also uses for lectures, forums and
social art-related events.
Through the compilation, drawings editing and self-experience through site visit to
this art house, an important aspect has kept in my mind which is the function of the space
and design. For instance, the passive design in the Ganendra House is functional while
remain its aesthetic even though it is an experimental design in this tropical region.
Images and drawings of Ganendra Art House

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Next project that I involved in throughout the whole internship program, I would say
it is a futuristic, green and most importantly the signature design of Dato’ Ken. It is called
the O2 City located in south Puchong. Truly fascinated to this project not just the aesthetic
of it, but the passive and ecological design. A concept of urban vertical farming on this
building protrudes the signature touch of green and sustainability design of Dato’ Ken.
O2 City ( Tower 1&2 ) is in the schematic design stage for the moment and this gave me
an opportunity to involve in designing and know more about practicality and technical
issues.
Day by day, step by step, I worked on drawings to designing and went through
designing stage of the tower. Drawings editing and amending were my first task when I
was assigned to involve in this project. Details and precise measurements were important
even in the drafting and conceptual stage to visualize the design. Excitement and the
sense of worrying tingling as I got the first task. I was in the nervous state as I started to
amend drawings as this project will stand in the real world.
Slowly, my supervisor, Ms. Monica wanted me to sketch and rearrange the internal
layout of the floors. That was the time I learnt the regulatory context such as set back and
fire escape plans, not forget to mention the awareness of different local authorities when I
was working on the project. Ms. Monica was a mentor rather than a supervisor, she taught
me things that I wouldn’t expect to learn from the office and all were eyes-opening lessons
that worth to keep in mind. Few options of unit layout and internal layout were required to
prepare for the client while basic requirements such as client’s need need to be
considered throughout the design.
Knowledge and experience gained through the task given by the supervisor. From
schematic design stage to construction stage, all the requirements and details were
explained by Ms. Monica patiently and unconditionally as it helps in my future studies. She
assigned me to design layout for the facility floor. Research and idea sketching were what
I did at the beginning of this task as it helped in the further development. A to scale hand
sketched drawing was produced using two days after the research and idea. During the
idea sketching, design architect, Tengku Amirul, guided me along and brief me about the

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requirement for the regulatory context for a high rise residential building and aware of the
local authorities.
Internal layout
Floor area calculation

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Studies about green areas ( urban farming ), structural support for loads imposed,
and type of facilities required were in my consideration when I design the floor. Orientation
of each spaces, view and vista, and etc, were arranged in such a way that users can
integrate with nature throughout the journey in the facility floor. With the help and guidance
of Tengku Amirul, I am able to produce the drawing in time for client’s proposal.
After helped out with tower 1&2, I was assigned to build a 3D model of it using
Rhinoceros software. Catching up with the skills and speed would be a challenge for me
as the last usage of this software would be few months ago. But as time went by, I’ve
completed 3D models for 5 floor types and all the floors were stacked to form the tower.
Sketches of facility floor
Facility floor options

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Aesthetic of the tower was touched up after the discussion between design architect, Meor
Haris, and Ar. Andy Chong where sun shading devices were added on the façade of the
tower. The significant design and the aesthetic of the building slowly builds the character
of the firm. Soon, I built 3D model for one of the massing options for tower 3. It was a
challenge for me as it has certain requirements and site conditions to be concerned while
building and sketching the idea.
Façade study on 3D model

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Sun shading device analysis
Tower 3 massing options

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Back to the publication, I was assigned to rearrange and compile new materials to
include in the company profile. Graduates from Taylor’s University, Jean, guided me along
the editing and compilation. A new software was introduced to me, this was the expected
things to learn in the future and I appreciate the efforts that Jean put on me to teach me.
Now, I would say that I have mastered the software and it was handy to use when comes
to booklet editing. As I read through the company profile, I understand more and more
about Dato’ Ken’s philosophy and his masterpiece. Never ending changes and edits on the
company profile couldn’t stop me as I knew prefect things wouldn’t come easy, same goes
to architecture design.
Awards submissions are part of our job scope. This firm have submitted a lot of
awards and competitions for publication purposes. Recently, we have edited and compiled
drawings and materials for ArcAsiaAward 2017 (AAA 2017). Three projects were selected
by Dato’ Ken for this award, Ganendra Art House at Petaling Jaya, Solaris in Singapore
and Roof Roof House at Ampang. Compilation and editing were the process where
decision on how the structure of presentation was made to convince the audience.
Last project that I involved in is called JBCC ( medical suites ) located in Johor Bharu.
A high rise medical suites with linked bridge connected to the neighbor buildings. There
Color scheme options for company profile

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were a few things I did for this projects including the floor plans and interior design. With
the trust and responsibility they put on me, I’ve gave in all the efforts and knowledge they
taught me during the internship on this project. First task I that I have on this project was
the facility floor design. Start off with a to scale sketch to include some ideas and facilities
required and also the client’s need onto the facility floor. After some sketches, I digitalized
the sketches into AutoCad file and proposed to my supervisor. It was a challenge as same
as the previous project where I have to consider the regulatory context while remain the
aesthetic of the whole design. 2 options of facility floor with different floor area were
sketched and proposed to the client.
Sketch of facility floor
Facility floor options

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Interior design for the lift lobby were assigned to me as I would be able to learn on
details drawings and components in construction. A brand new experience for me as I
never sketch or render a detail interior with selected materials especially for a medical
suites. Research on materials and finishes for walls and floors were carried before I start
to sketch or render. The objectives were propose idea on the interior environment and
theme for the lift lobby for the medical suites. So, my challenge for this was to create a
professional environment at the same time remain the relaxing feeling of the space. Eight
options with detail measurements were proposed to my supervisor.
‘’ Gain ‘’ would be the best word to describe this internship program. I’ve learnt about
how green design and eco-planning can be the lead in architecture design. But not to
forget the practicality while remain the aesthetic value of the design. In my opinion,
nowadays, integration between users and nature is a crucial aspect to reduce negative
impact to the environment. This was truly a golden opportunity for me to reach the next
level of knowledge.
Lift lobby interior options

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