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Internship Company SAKAI Architects

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SAKAI ARCHITECTS

Yong Thang Shaun

0320675No.4 , Jalan Bukit Mewah 56,Taman Bukit Mewah,43000 Kajang, Selangor Dahrul Ehsan

+603-87391649+6019-3582092

shaunyong94shaunyong@outlook.comAngus Lee Ching Hua

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INT60105 INTERNSHIP REPORT Student Name – Yong Thang Shaun

Student No – 0320675

During the short semester of 2017 (semester 5.5), we were required to intern in architecture firms to explore the working life of architects as well as to experience the many procedures and work scopes in the firm. From the 9th of January to the 10th of March, I carried out my intern program in Japan with Sakai Architects; Kagoshima Perfecture Registration #1-26-89. Under the guidance of my boss Ar. Kazunori Sakai, I was tasked to help out on a few projects mainly on the schematic level where model making and 3d visualization is required. Along the way, I was also brought to multiple sites of both ongoing and completed projects; learning details of construction native to the site and country. Below are the few projects that I have worked on during my internship in Amami Oshima, Japan.

For the first project during the first week, I was tasked to 3d model various trail sign designs designed by the firm. The trail signs were to be placed around Amami’s well known trails as a guide or directory. The designs were based of different uses which were divided into different heights and materials. My role was to create perspectives of the modeled trail signs in its respective sites for the client to decide on the final material and design for the project. A key point of this project was in its material and design choice process and the relation it has with the context of the site. Depending on sites, some designs were made to allow strong wind to penetrate through which increases the sign’s stability. With sustainability and stability in mind, the materials and design were chosen to last for decades without having to constantly repair or replaced.

The second project that I was involved in was the Miura House in Asani. My task in this project was to build a final 1 to 50 scaled physical model of the house. The Miura house designed for a family of 2 has a land area of 360 square meter while the house’s floor area is only 124 square meters. However, due to future plans of expanding the family and the limited budget of only 23 million yen (RM 907000), the house was designed with more flexible spaces in mind. Due to the limited interior spaces for recreation, the architect chose to extend these spaces outside the house. To reduce cost, a big roof was designed to act as a shelter leaning against the house as well as a structural component to keep the house stable. This void space created by the roof leaned against the house becomes the new recreational space for the owners hobbies as well as a sheltered parking spot. It is from this project that I learn of how design can be heavily influence by the type of soil, build-up area and budget. Budget itself affects the type of materials used for the finishing or structure. In Amami Oshima, timber is cheaper than concrete or steel. Building using timber is also faster as compared to concrete and steel as it is precut and assembled on the site. The time reduction on construction then contributes to the low costing of the entire project therefore timber is celebrated in this island.

The third project that I did involves several built designs by the company. Some of the company’s works were to be published in Arch Daily and other online platforms, therefore I was tasked to redraw the building’s plans, sections and elevations using AutoCad to be suited for presentation purposes. Besides making the presentation drawings, I also had to interview the architect on the designs to produce a write-up to be used for the publishing. Hence, through this interview, I was able to understand the planning and ideas involved behind the designs and decisions made. As most of these buildings were built in Amami Island, I was fortunate enough to be able to study these buildings from the inside with full access to the plans and knowledge behind the design process. The buildings in this project were the House in Hiramatsu, House in

Kagurazaka, and Amami Shokokai Building. While producing the drawings I was able to study more on the spatial attributes and its attention to anthropometric detail. The task also helped me understand the importance of certain elements that should be highlighted when making a presentation drawing.

For the fourth project which was done is week 7, I had to produce a physical model of an existing airport pavilion that is located in Kikai Island east of Amami. The existing pavilion was built 25 years ago by Sakai Architects and was mainly made of wood for its structure and roof. Kikai is a small island with an equally small airport where waiting areas are lacking. Due to this, a large outdoor waiting area pavilion of 191 square meters in area was built to cater to the community while waiting for their flight or transport. The pavilion has a simple form with a pyramid-like roof. However, to introduce natural lighting to the shaded pavilion, the top part of the roof was replaced with glass. Its material consist of a mix of concrete and wood where the bottom structure is mainly concrete while the roof trusses are wood. After 25 years, the wooden structures needed repair due to seasonal termites as well as other structural parts that needs replacement. Hence, the model I made was to study if the structure should be changed fully to concrete instead. During the model making process, I was able to study and understand the structure of the pavilion how wood can be used alongside concrete in terms of design while complimenting one another.

Throughout the entire span of 9 weeks working in Sakai Architects, I was brought to many sites of different architects which widen my horizons in the different methods of construction used as compared to Malaysia. We were given opportunities to meet various other architects, contractors, engineers and learn about their works as well as experiences. Often I would interview Kazunori Sakai (boss and architect of Sakai Architects) on his various projects and its various stages to further understand the entire process from designing to actual realization of the buildings. The exposure I have obtained through these constant visits to existing and ongoing projects opened my views to various material and design possibilities. While most of the time I tend to work on physical models, I feel that what I have gained the most throughout this internship is the knowledge of the thoughts given to each design during the design process. Every hole in the wall and every tree planted has its functions and reasoning.

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KIKAI AIRPORT PAVILION

Current existing pavilion in Kikai Island Airport

SITE VISITS & OTHERS

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“The office and library of Sakai Architects”

“(ATSUMU) the RED character; name of the company’s boss”

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“Prototype of the Amami Trail Sign Stand”

“Site measuring to produce model and future design”

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“House of Five Walls in Nagahama under construction”

“Wall with wooden texture is of precasted concrete in wooden cast”

“Completion of House in Nagahama”

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“House in Yuwan by Sakai Architects”

“School Gymnasium by Sakai Architects”

“House in Hiramatsu by Sakai Architects”

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“A visit to Tanaka Isson’s Museum and gallery”

“Casa Felice ; truly the house of happiness”