School of Architecture, Buildings & Design

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture

INTERNSHIP TRAINING & REPORT (ARC 2615)

January 2018

Wee Sue Wen

0322633

D Khoo Architect

SUPERVISOR

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Mr Ng Wei Tek
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Objective
1.2 Company Profile
1.3 Period of Internship
1.4 Working Hours

2.0 General Scope of Training

2.1 Software Application

3.0 Training Program

3.1 Training Program Schedule
3.2 Projects
3.2.1 Terrace Corner Unit
3.2.2 The Cube House
3.2.3 The Bangalow
3.2.4 Warehouse Design
3.2.5 Shoplot

3.3 Consultant Meetings, Client Meetings, Site Visits & Local Authority Submission
3.3.1 Pekan Kepong, Intan Baiduri Site Visit

4.0 Conclusion

5.0 Log Sheet

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Objective

To be introduced to requirements, activities and operations involved in working in

architectural and construction practices. Assisting us to involve in professional attachments
to architectural practices in order to develop an understanding of the general nature,
principles and procedure of law and legislation as applied to architectural drawings,
especially the Building by-laws. Besides, we will be exposed to the process of authority
submission for various drawings from an architectural practice and the range of contract
documentation produced to support these drawings.

1.2 Company Profile

DKhoo Architect (DKA) was set up in 2002 as a sole proprietorship with Ar. Dennis Khoo Bin
Hwa as its Principal. It is registered with the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek
Malaysia) as Professional Architect with the registration. Company services included
feasibility studies, planning. Architectural services, project management and construction
management. Tis company usually admits projects from individual bungalows to
commercial, industrial and residential development. There are total 8 staff in the company,
positions include principal architect, senior architect, senior technician, drafter and so on.

1.3 Period of Internship

The duration of internship is 9 weeks, starting from 2nd of January 2018 and will end 9th of
March 2018.

1.4 Working Hours

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Lunch Break: 1 Hour

2.0 GENERAL SCOPE OF TRAINING

2.0.1 Schematic Design

-Sketching, 3D modeling and rendering

-Prepare presentation drawings

-Aware of site conditions: Site visit, STudy and Measure

-Prepare preliminary project evaluations, programmes and feasibility studies

2.0.2 Permit Application

-Aware of different local authorities

-Observe/ Access regulatory context: Building by-law, Setback, Fire escape requirement

2.0.3 Contract Documentation

-Prepare architectural drawings with regard to location, building elements, finishes, fittings
and systems

-Participate or coordinate meetings with consultant

-Prepare for tender documents OR participate in the process

2.0.4 Contract Administration

-Aware of or observe a standard form of construction contract

2.1 Software applications

-Autodesk AutoCAD

-Sketchup

-Adobe Photoshop

-Microsoft Office

-Lumion
3.0 TRAINING PROGRAMME

3.1 Training Programme Schedule

There is no scheduled training programme by the supervisor. However, the tasks are
given by the supervisor, Mr Ng Wei Tek when available. When there are no particular task to
be done, i was given some books to study, such as tropical houses design, building
standards, building by-laws share by the local authorities and etc.

3.2 Projects

3.2.1 Terrace Corner Unit

To produce ground floor plan and /first floor plan according to the land title given. I also get
to study the Sales and Purchase (S&P) agreement together with this project.

Figure 3.2.1 (a)Ground Floor Plan & First Floor Plan

Get to know the basic character of drawing floor plans and how to plot. Studied about
documents such as land title, S&P agreement and standard interior layout from the book,
Interior Design and Space Planning.
3.2.2 The Cube House

Task given is to produce a full set of drawing according to the amendment made during
construction on site, including the location plan, key plan, site plan, floor plans, elevations,
section, doors and windows schedule and detailed drawings for the client.

Figure 3.2.2 (a) Site Visit at Shah Alam

Figure 3.2.2 (b) Site Visit and Site Measuring

Figure 3.2.2 (c)Key Plan, Location Plan, Site Plan, Ground Floor Plan, First Floor Plan

Figure 3.2.2 (d) Second Floor Plan, Roof Plan, Front Elevation, Rear Elevation,
Right Elevation
Figure 3.2.2 (e)Left Elevation, Section A-A’, Section B-B’, Section C-C’, Doors Schedule,
Windows Schedule

Figure 3.2.2 (f) Ventilation & Lighting Schedule, Diagrammatic Sanitary Layout,
diagrammatic Rainwater Harvesting System, Fencing, Refuse Chamber, Post Box
and Meter Compartment Details
Figure 3.2.2 (g)Gully Trap, Floor Trap Details, Details of Drainage Sump, Swimming Pool Plan

Figure 3.2.2 (h) Swimming Pool Sections, Pump and Filter Overflow Detail
 Figure 3.2.2 (i)Lift System Details

Throughout this project i have learnt a lot about the basic layout of a typical residential
house, while the special part is the swimming pool. I have learnt about the details of a
swimming pool that is built within a bungalow by drawing the detailed drawings of the
swimming pool, materials used, finishing and also the minimum size of a swimming pool in a
residential house.

Besides, I have also learnt to be aware of specifications that are stated in drawings,
and how they create the phrases are important for the construction to be done. To make
the submission successful, the drawings are required to be rendered with given color codes
for different elements in the drawings. Furthermore, some of the detailed drawings are
obtained from the engineers.
3.2.3 The Bungalow

I was given a set of drawings and required to redraw as it has many mistakes that needed to
be corrected and some elements need to be added into the drawings in order to meet the
local authorities’ requirement before submission. I was also given the task to draw the
diagrammatic sanitary layout according to the building design and produce a 3D model as
the authorities required.

Figure 3.2.3 (a) Location Plan, Site Plan, Doors and Windows Schedule, Ground Floor Plan,
First Floor Plan

Figure 3.2.3 ba) Second Floor Plan, Roof Plan, Elevations

Figure 3.2.3 (c) Section, Diagrammatic Sanitary System, Detail Drawings of Refuse Chamber
and Main Gate

Figure 3.2.3 (d) SketchUp 3D Build Up

 Figure 3.2.3(e) Lumion Rendering

From this project, I was required to plot the drawings following their plotting style. I was new
to several things when doing this project. I have learnt the color coding style, the lineweight
style, hatching and so on while doing this project. I am now aware of how to use autoCAD to
calculate the area of the spaces, setting the floor finished level by referring to the land
surveying plan. SketchUp and Lumion was also used in the process. Lastly, I have produced a
3D model of the building using Sketchup and render using Lumion.
3.2.4 Warehouse Design

To design a warehouse for the client who are to produce medical usage items by using
machineries. Given floor plans, i were to design a 3D model and produce drawings in order
to propose to the client.

Figure 3.2.4(a) Ground Floor Plan, First Floor Plan

Figure 3.2.4(b) Second Floor Plan, Roof Plan, Upper Roof Plan
Figure 3.2.4(c) 3D Design in SketchUp

Figure 3.2.4(d) Lumion Rendering 1

 Figure 3.2.4(e) Lumion Rendering 2

Figure 3.2.4(f) Lumion Rendering 3

Through this project, i have plenty of struggle as the requirement from the client is different
from what i have get in touch with before. Starting with the basic structure, and from there,
facade is designed after several days of brainstorming. Design was discussed with my
supervisor and amendments were made during this project.
3.2.5 Shoplot

I was given a land title document and the requirement from the client. Given Task is to
calculate the gross floor area (GFA) that can be built within this property.

Figure 3.2.5(a) AutoCAD drawing

By using the knowledge of Building by-law I have studied during the period when I have no
particular work. When the given task is completed and the result of the land from the
proposal from the client cannot be done as the land with setback area is too small for their
request. Besides, I have learnt how to read a land title and redraw the land using the
information given in the land title, according to the size and the bearing. Lastly, throughout
this project, i am also more familiar with the by-law requirement from the local authorities
now.
3.3 Consultant Meetings, Client Meetings, site Visits & Local Authority Submission

3.3.1 Pekan Kepong, Intan Baiduri Site Visit

I was given a good opportunity to get involved in the meeting with DBKL suring the site visit to
a carpark building that is 90% completed in Pekan Kepong. Besides, I’ve also visited the site
in Intan Baiduri for an inspection activity with my colleague.

Figure 3.3.1(a) Site Visit in Pekan Kepong

Figure 3.3.1(b) Meeting with DBKL

Figure 3.3.1(c) Bubble Slab Construction with Concrete Pump

Figure 3.3.1(d) Ramp Formwork

Figure 3.3.1(e) Column Construction

Figure 3.3.1(f) Lift Shaft

Figure 3.3.1(g)Electrical Point

 Figure 3.3.1(h) Scaffolding Support Level by Level

During these site visits, I was also involved in meeting with DBKL. It was an eye opening
experience and opportunity to learn among the consultants and authorities through
discussions.

It was my first time visiting a construction site which is still under construction phase.
Wearing safety equipments, I observed how my colleagues do inspections and how the
engineers check up the work by the workers. It was also my first time seeing building method
using bubble slab and also machines such as concrete pumps.
4.0 CONCLUSION

In my opinion, this internship period has given me a very good opportunity to learn more
about the various job scopes, skills and knowledge of being an architecture intern.

All the reflections i have mentioned in the stated projects above are only part of the
learnings throughout the internship period. Moreover, I was given an opportunity to study
about structural drawings. Learning how to read the detail of structural drawings of beam
and column details, recognize each of the elements used in the structure in a building.

Furthermore, I have learnt to be more initiative and dedicated towards the task and projects
given as to ensure they are completed properly. Sometimes when there were no task given, I
have to be self-determined to look up for architectural reference books in order to gain more
knowledge and not to waste the precious times.

Lastly, I feel grateful to be given the privilege to work together with my experienced
colleagues who constantly shared their knowledge and experience with me, help me when
i’m struggling with my work.
5.0 LOG SHEETS