Comic & Architecture

 

Sometimes we encourage the designers / architects in our design studio to express a complex message in a readily understandable diagrams  or images to supplement their conventional architectural visual representations. Although traditional architectural drawings are well suited for identifying problems, or great visualizing for design idea. Somehow, they are often difficult for laypeople to understand.

Recently, we get an intern to use the comic strip mediums , a very first try in our design studio to express our design idea. The combination of comic strip and diagrammatic drawing makes it possible to express our idea in a very distinctive and succinct manner, in a unique visual style that is accessible to wider audience.

Design team: Garis Architects

Comic Artist: Jonathan Lim

(Ar Ngu Ngie Woon, Albert Chua, Daniel, Kwan Seng) 

Nature to Nurture

 

The proposal of this masterplan calls for an unprecedented sub-urban neigbourhood reflecting the persona of the place - the historical connotation of Penang, Malaysia & the nostalgia of the paddy field. The proposal includes a simple yet strategic integration of green parks, wetlands and connectivity to emphasize for a healthy & holistic lifestyle. Sound residential parameters, critical infrastructure design elements through a connected and dynamic landscape to create a strong sense of place.  

Realising the adverse implication of modern development, the proposal goes beyond than just a place of accommodation. The masterplan schemed as a reactive place in constant dialogue with its surroundings, changing the conditions and the experiences for the user within.

Design team: Garis Architects

(Ar Ngu Ngie Woon, Albert Chua, Alia Aida)