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INTERNSHIP TRAINING

ARC 2613, ARC 2615, ARC 2622

PROJECT 2

Individual Report

Company

Eleena Jamil Architect

Student

Amos Tan Chi Yi

(Email: [email protected])

ID: 0318330

Tutor

Ms. Siti Balkish Roslan

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Declaration of Submission

This is to certify that:

1. The report comprises my original work towards the course work on Internship Training (ARC

2613, ARC 2615, ARC 2622)

2. Due acknowledgements have been made in the text to all other material used.

3. All files, images, drawings and related documents are owned by Eleena Jamil Architect Sdn Bhd

and protected under the company’s copyright and intellectual right. Permission is obtained and

approved by the company.

Signed by:

_________________________ ________________________

Amos Tan Chi Yi Ar. Dr. Eleena Jamil

Student Director

Company Profile

Company Name:

Eleena Jamil Architect

Industry:

Architectural Firm

Year of Establishment:

2005

No. Of Employees:

2

Address:

Unit 07-02, Jalan SU1E, Persiaran Sering Ukay, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia

Website:

https://ej-architect.com/

General Line:

+6(0)341471871

Director:

Ar. Dr. Eleena Jamil

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction 1.1 Foreword and Company Profile

1.2 Organization Chart

2. Projects and Involvements Summary

3. Weekly Summary

3.1 Week 1 (3/1/2017 – 6/1/2017) 3.2 Week 2 (9/1/2017 – 13/1/2017)

3.3 Week 3 (16/1/2017 - 20/1/2017)

3.4 Week 4 (23/1/2017 – 27/1/2017)

3.5 Week 5 (31/1/2017 – 3/2/2017)

3.6 Week 6 (6/2/2017 – 10/2/2017)

3.7 Week 7 (13/2/2017 – 17/2/2017)

3.8 Week 8 (20/2/2017 – 24/2/2017)

3.9 Week 9 (27/2/2017 – 3/2/2017)

3.10 Week 10 (6/3/2017 – 10/3/2017)

4. Conclusion

Acknowledgements Greatest thanks to Eleena Jamil Architect and the talented members working there, who have been very

helpful in guiding me through all of the works and projects. I would also like to thank them for their

patience with me throughout my many mistakes made while working.

I’d like to give my appreciation to the director, Ar. Dr. Eleena Jamil for giving me the chance to work in

her esteemed firm. Under your guidance and supervision, I have broadened my view of this industry as a

whole.

Also, I appreciate the work done by my lecturers and staff back at Taylor’s University, and especially my

tutor, Ms. Siti Balkish, for the support given during this short internship tenure.

1. Introduction 1.1 Foreword and Company Profile

My internship period with Eleena Jamil Architect took place from the 3rd of January to the 10th of March,

a period that encompasses 10 weeks. During this period, I took part and was involved in many of the

company’s current projects. These projects varied from pavilions to renovations to museum proposals.

Eleena Jamil Architect is an architecture firm that is well known for its low-key projects, with award

winning designs such as the Sepang House in Cyberjaya, Bamboo Playhouse in Lake Gardens and

Vermani House. The firm is located in Sering Ukay, Ampang, but is due for a relocation to a brand new

office later this year (a project that I am involved in and discussed in Section 2.8).

1.2 Organization Chart

Eleena Jamil Architect is an extremely small firm, with only 3 effective personnel (excluding interns). This

extremely small team is, as a result, tightly knit. As there aren’t dedicated persons, each member of the

firm is highly skilled in multiple categories. This jack-of-all-trades attitude is similarly expected upon

myself, and I have been working on renderings, post-processing, modelling, CAD, submitting drawings,

meetings, and many others.

Principal Architect

AR. DR. ELEENA JAMIL

Architect (LAM P2)

Yusri

Architect (LAM P2)

Noridayah Razak

2. Projects and Involvements Summary

Project 1: Proposal for BERNAS Museum in Sekinchan

Stage: Preliminary

Involvement: Preparation of relevant material for design proposal to client

Task: Produced model, rendering, video

Project 2: Masjid Karwa in Penang

Stage: Submission

Involvement: Preparation of presentation material and authority paperwork

Task: Produced digital model, renderings, video and observed authority requirements.

Project 3: Proposed House Renovation in Bukit Antarabangsa

Stage: Submission

Involvement: Measured drawing, design and submission to municipal authority

Task: Produced measured drawing of existing house, house design and drawings and

documents to be submitted to MPAJ. Ensured design follows all requirements set by UBBL and

the municipal authority. Produced all relevant schedules and documents needed for a complete

submission.

Project 4: MTC Timber Showcase at AIA Expo, Florida, USA

Stage: Construction

Involvement: Preliminary design, preparation of presentation material, detail shop drawings

Task: Produced some form study models, renderings, video, digital model. As the project

progressed, I produced some shop drawings and met with the contractors.

Project 5: Bamboo Playhouse in Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur

Stage: Maintenance

Involvement: Meeting with client and authorities.

Task: Assist and observe informal meeting.

Project 6: Sri Rampai Park and Ride, Kuala Lumpur

Stage: Preliminary

Involvement: Preparation of presentation materials

Task: Produced video and renderings for presentation purposes.

Project 7: Kolej Vokasional Juasseh, Negeri Sembilan

Stage: Submission

Involvement: Preparation of presentation materials

Task: Produced video and renderings for presentation purposes.

Project 8: Office interior design in Tamarind Square, Cyberjaya

Stage: Preliminary

Involvement: Design of interior furnishings and staircases, production of construction drawings.

Task: Produced construction drawings and specifications to be handed over to the contractor.

Produced staircase details that follow UBBL and Bomba requirements.

3. Weekly Summary

3.1 Week 1 (3/1/2017 – 6/1/2017)


Throughout the week, I made a large scaled site model of a proposed interactive museum for

BERNAS, with the project site being in Sekinchan. This model was then later used during the

presentation for BERNAS executives. The model is based off of an existing SketchUp 3D model, and done

at a scale of 1:200.

Figure 1: Completed site model photo

In addition, I made a promotional flythrough video featuring the proposed museum design. While the

model was already made, I set the video’s structure, camera angles, lighting, etc. and rendered, edit and

published the video.

This video was then later used during the presentation for BERNAS executives.

Figure 2: Screenshot from video.

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In addition to the BERNAS Museum, I also prepared a promotional video for a proposed mosque

upgrade located in Penang. While a 3D model existed, it was only good for basic massing, and thus I had

to model in SketchUp additional components and details that made up the video.

The video was then later used to present to the proposed mosque’s shareholders.



3.2 Week 2 (9/1/2017 – 13/1/2017)


In addition to the video, some still renders had to be made. These renders were then made using

Lumion, and later edited in Photoshop. These renders were then later used during the presentation with

BERNAS executives later in the week.

The office building within the proposed BERNAS museum compound was also modelled, detailed and

rendered with SketchUp and Lumion.

Figure 4: 5 Office Render


As the MBPP submission requirements state that all “perancang” and “ulasan-ulasan” had to be present

on the submission drawing itself, I recorded the entire history of correspondence between Eleena Jamil

Architect and the various relevant authorities in Penang, and learned the various requirements each

respective authority has that has to be followed in the design.

Figure 5: Excerpt from submission document.

I also prepared a door and window schedule.



Figure 6: Door and window schedule.

Miscellaneous: Drawing submission to MPSJ

Accompanied an office colleague to submit submission drawings to MPSJ. Some errors were found, and

quickly fixed. Learned about the various requirements set by MPSJ, and how to submit drawings and

amend errors. These skills learned will then be used to do the same for Project 3.

Figure 7: Door and window schedule.



3.3 Week 3 (16/1/2017 – 20/1/2017)


A measured drawing was made of a semi-detached house located in Bukit Antarabangsa. The

measurements were cross checked with an early and basic set of drawings and all discrepancies were

corrected.

Figure 8: Measured drawing of the house

A Revit BIM model was also made with the intention of easing the renovation process, as a BIM model

dramatically expedites the drawing process while still providing an instant visual feedback.

Figure 9: Revit BIM model of the house




At this time, a closed competition was held by MTC to several architecture firms to design and build a

timber pavilion during the 2017 AIA Expo in Florida, USA. MTC (Malaysian Timber Council) desired to

showcase the aesthetic and structural qualities of meranti timber, an indigenous type of wood. In

addition, the design had to be portable, as all of the timber members had to be transported from

Malaysia to the US by air freight.

As such, a few fast mockups, study models and sketches were made to explore the possibilities of the

competition.

Figure 10: Form study models in Sketchup


3.4 Week 4 (23/1/2017 – 27/1/2017)


As part of the presentation of the MTC Timber Showcase to a panel of MTC Executives, I made a 1:20

scale model of the pavilion.

Figure 11: 1:20 scale model

In addition, a video was also prepared to highlight the various features of the pavilion design.




In order to better understand the modularity and construction of the design, an animated GIF graphic of

was made to demonstrate the potential method of construction.

Figure 13: Still from animated GIF.

Project 5: Bamboo Playhouse in Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur

During this time, Eleena Jamil Architect had a meeting with DBKL to discuss the maintenance of the

Bamboo Playhouse, an award winning structure that was built 3 years ago. Among present was Datuk Ir.

Thomas Richards, the executive for project management. The meeting was held informally at the site,

and the purpose was to discuss a suitable maintenance plan for the design. Experienced meeting with

municipal authorities to discuss contract related issues.

Figure 14: Photo from the meeting.



3.5 Week 5 (31/1/2017 – 3/2/2017) (CNY BREAK WEEK)


We presented to MTC executives our proposal for the MTC Timber Pavilion. Among present was the CEO

of the Malaysian Timber Council, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahim, and several directors of Industry and

Marketing. The presentation took place for around 20 minutes, and we presented the video, model and

animated graphics that I have prepared. Experienced design proposal presentation to clients.

Figure 15: Photo taken during the presentation.

Eleena Jamil Architect won the competition.


3.6 Week 6 (6/2/2017 – 10/2/2017)


The renovation was designed this week, with large, sweeping changes to be made to the existing

structure to introduce greens into the interior space. The previous BIM model is then modified and

“renovated” to visualize these changes. Learned designing within a budget.

Figure 16: BIM model

The construction drawings for this renovations were then also prepared.

Figure 17: Sample interior rendering



Figure 18: Submission drawings

Project 6: Sri Rampai Park and Ride, Kuala Lumpur

For presentation purposes, I rendered and edited a walkthrough video of this project.




3.7 Week 7 (13/2/2017 – 17/2/2017)


A meeting was held with the contractor and MTC officials to determine the costs, construction and other

design details. Experienced discussion with clients and contractors.

Figure 20: Meeting with contractor and MTC officials.

Produced shop drawings of an interior furnishing design for the pavilion, and discussed feasibility with

the contractor. Experienced doing shop drawings, detail drawings and producing specifications for

interior furniture.

Figure 21: Excerpt from interior furnishing shop drawings



Project 7: Kolej Vokasional Juasseh, Negeri Sembilan

Produced several renderings of the vocational college, including a presentation video.

Figure 22: Sample exterior render of the building.


3.8 Week 8 (20/2/2017 – 24/2/2017)


Site visit to the contractor’s factory in Carey Island, where a full, 1:1 scale mock up model was built.

Some tests were made and a short discussion followed after. Experienced schmoozing with clients and

contractors.

Figure 23: Sample exterior render of the building.


With Eleena Jamil Architect recently acquiring a new office, drawings were then required to be made for

the new custom furnishings and staircases that the new office would feature. This week, I worked on

two different custom staircase designs, including their details while making sure they comply with UBBL.

Learned staircase detailing, UBBL laws and staircase conventions.

Figure 24: Excerpt from Spiral Staircase construction detail



Figure 25: Excerpt from staircase detail.

In addition, custom Revit families were made for use in the BIM model. Learned to create working BIM

families.

Figure 26: REVIT BIM Family custom made staircase



3.9 Week 9 (27/2/2017 – 3/3/2017)


Short and fast meeting with the contractor, with him updating us on the current state of the fabrication

process. Experienced meeting with contractors to discuss contractor’s work.

Figure 27: Photo taken during meeting


More construction drawings were made for the custom furnishings that were to be installed in the firm’s

new office. Learned the office’s format and how to do detail drawings of furniture.

Figure 28: Excerpt of furnishing construction drawing



Figure 29: Excerpt of furnishing construction drawing

Figure 30: Excerpt of kitchen furnishing construction drawing



3.10 Week 10 (6/10/2017 – 10/3/2017)


Prepared all the relevant submission forms for the MPAJ municipal authority, and corrected issues with

the submission drawing to ensure they fit with the requirements stipulated by MPAJ. (Title block format,

folding style, room requirements, etc.) Learned about the peculiar requirements set by authorities.

Learned about the relevant paperwork and processes needed to submit drawings to this particular

authority (MPAJ).

Figure 31: Sample submission drawing modified and corrected for MPAJ.

Figure 32: Various schedules included in drawing.



Figure 33: Various files needed for submission to MPAJ municipal authority.

Figure 34: Excerpt from requirements set by MPAJ and UBBL.



3. Conclusion

I am grateful for all that I have learned during my short stint as an intern in this company. I have

learned the specific and at times, weird requirements that each authority needs. I have learned

how to detail, and specific formats for drawings. I have learned how to fold drawings, present

to clients, and visited contractors. Even my software skills have improved, with the copious

amounts of time I spent on AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit.

I have also experienced for the first time the working lifestyle of an architect, and how his/her

life revolves around meeting deadlines, clients, budgets, authorities and contractors while still

desperately holding on to the original vision. It is a life of compromise.

With 10 weeks of working with Eleena Jamil Architect, the biggest takeaway is the fact that I

lack an enormous amount of information about the industry. There is so much to learn about

contracts, law, requirements, protocols and procedures notwithstanding the design aspect of

architecture. While I only have 2 more semesters to complete before I graduate, the fact

remains that there is an infinitely long road ahead of me.

Education

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