INTERNSHIP REPORT

Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus

Internship Training & Report (INT60105)

Foo Shi-Ko 0318262

Haipo Architect (HPA)

Tutor: Angus Lee Ching Hua

Mentor: Ar. Yu Chuan

INT60105 INTERNSHIP TRAINING AND REPORT

2 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

Chapter 1: Introduction to Practical Training ……………………………………………………… 4

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Objectives of Practical Training

Chapter 2: Company Background ………………………………………………..……………….. 6

2.1 Introduction to Haipo Architects (HPA)

2.2 Logsheets

Chapter 3: Task assigned according to the stages ………………………………….………. 17

3.1 Preliminary design and schematic design phase

3.1.1 Qiantan 10-01 (Office and Residential)

3.2 Design Development Phase

3.2.1 Pudong Tang Qiao 04-15 Commercial Building

3.2.2 Qing Dao Starbucks Commercial

3.3 Construction Document Phase

3.3.1 Huang Du Park Interior Design

3.4 Bid or Negotiation Phase

3.5 Construction Phase

3.5.1 Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building

3.6 Remodel/ Renovation/ Restoration Phase

3.6.1 Guang Da Residence Mansion

Chapter 4: Site Visit ……………………………………………………………………………. 70

4.1 Site Visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building

4.2 Site Visit to Qiantan 39-01 apartment

4.3 Client-Consultant meeting minutes (CCM)

Chapter 5: Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………. 85

5.1 References & Citation

5.2 Internship Pictures

5.3 Testimonial Letter

5.4 Certificate of Internship


3 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Acknowledgement

I was greatly blessed to have the golden opportunity

to work with the architecture company situated in

Shanghai, China for this short 3 month internship

period. It was an astounding and eye-opening

experience for learning both mentally and

professionally development especially on how the

systems and structures here works. I am very

grateful for having the opportunity to meet so many

amazing people and professionals who led me

through this short-period internship training.

First and foremost I wish to use this chance to

convey my gratitude and special thanks to Yu Chuan,

Hong Zhu, Wang Dan and Jin Cheng Xu who heartily

welcomed and gave me valuable advised along this

internship period.

I express my deepest thanks to AIA Mr. Paul Chen,

the Co-Founder, his partner AIA Mr. Henry Wu, the

Co-Founder and Ms. Yan Hua Lu, the Human

Resource Manager who in spite of being

extraordinarily busy with his duties, took time out to

hear, giving necessary advices and guidance to carry

out my project at their prestigious organization during

the training.

I realize this opportunity as a big milestone in my

career development. I will aim to use this knowledge

and gained skills in the best possible way to attain

desired career goal. Last but not least I hope to

continue coadjuvancy with all of you in the future.

Best regards,

Foo Shi-Ko

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture

Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus

28th February 2017


4 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Chapter 1:

Introduction to Practical Training


5 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

1.1 Introduction

This module is aimed at introducing students to the

requirements, activities and operations involved in

working in architectural/ construction practices. The

purpose is to facilitate the involvement of students 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. Students will also 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 Objectives of practical training

The teaching objectives of the module are:

1.Create awareness and understanding among

students of the existence and application of the

Uniform Building by-laws and similar Building

Regulations existing nationally and internationally.

2. Generate an awareness among students with

regards the different activities that

occur within the typical architect’s office

3. Introduce students to the requirements of keeping

log-books and accurate/informative project

documentation.


6 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Chapter 2:

Company Background


7 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

2.1 Introduction to Haipo Architect (HPA)

HPA Logo:

Company

Name

Haipo Architect (HPA)

海波建筑设计

Address 255 Yangzhai Road, Building#5,

4th Floor, Shanghai, China

Zip Code: 200051

Email Email: [email protected]

WebSite: www.hpa.cn

Contact

Number

Telephone: +86(021) 51691800

Fax:+86(021) 62889103

International Multi disciplinary firm

Haipo Architects was founded in 1993 by Paul L.

Chen AIA and Haiqing Wu AIA following their seven

years of experience in the States. Initially beginning

with ten people, HPA has since grown to over 100

people with main office in Shanghai and projects in

many cities and regions over China. This

international team includes architects, planners,

engineers and interior designers all committed to

working closely with clients to fulfill their special and

organizational needs, and providing distinctive

architecture which adds value to the local

environment.

With the firm's headquarters located in Shanghai,

HPA has licensed architects from Germany, United

States, Canada and China. HPA has a local Grade

A Firm license for architectural service in China, HPA

also acquired a Shanghai local design firm, Shanghai

ZhongFu Architectural Design Company, which has

local Grade A firm license for both architectural and

engineering design practice. These two local licenses

give HPA the ability to provide professional services

throughout all project phases and insure the quality

of the final outcome of each project. HPA’s

distinguished clients include companies such as

Shanghai Lujiazui District Development Company,

HongQiao District Development Company, Shanghai

JinQiao District Development Company, HongKong

Novel Enterprises, Shanghai Electrical Power

Company, Pudong Electrical Power Company,

Beijjing Super Shine Development Company,

Singapore GIC. With HPA’s strong international

background, we also collaborated on many projects

with international renowned design firms such as

DDG(US), LEO A DALY(US), GMP(Germany),

GP(US), NIHON SEKKEI.

HPA consistently provides value by emphasizing

design excellence in the firm's diversified portfolio

including urban planning, office, commercial and

residential buildings, educational, institutional and

recreational facilities, and interior design. The

collection of projects has brought acknowledgement

to HPA through professional awards as well as

publications.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.hpa.cn/


8 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Architectural Design

Pre-design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, onstruction Coordinations

Structural Design

Schematic Design, Value Engineering, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction

Coordinations

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design

Schematic Design, Value Engineering, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction

Coordinations

Interior Design

Full service from schematic design to working drawings. Projects including: office, hotel, clubs, residential, retail,

school, etc

Urban Planning

City Planning, Urban Design, Urban Re-development, Newtown Planning, Preservation and renovation of

historic space

Design Team Management

To manage and coordinate the design quality $ schedule of all the subcontractors such as：Landscape, Interior,

Lighting, Curtain Wall, Signage; Traffic, etc


9 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2


10 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2


11 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2


12 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2


13 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2


14 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2


15 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2


16 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2


17 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Chapter 3:

Task Assigned according to Stages


18 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

3.1 Preliminary design and schematic design phase

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

During the first phase—schematic design—an architect consults with the owner to determine project goals and

requirements. Often this determines the program for the project. The program, or architectural program, is the

term used to define the required functions of the project. It should include estimated square footage of each

usage type and any other elements that achieve the project goals. During schematic design, an architect

commonly develops study drawings, documents, or other media that illustrate the concepts of the design and

include spatial relationships, scale, and form for the owner to review. Schematic design also is the research

phase of the project, when zoning requirements or jurisdictional restrictions are discovered and addressed. This

phase produces a final schematic design, to which the owner agrees after consultation and discussions with the

architect. Costs are estimated based on overall project volume. The design then moves forward to the design

development phase.

Deliverables: Schematic design often produces a site plan, floor plan(s), sections, an elevation, and other

illustrative materials; computer images, renderings, or models. Typically the drawings include overall

dimensions, and a construction cost is estimated. Note: The contract may actually spell out what is to be

delivered.

3.1.1 Project Name: 前滩10-01地块（办公及住宅）/ Qiantan 10-01 (Office and Residential)

For this particular project, the developer/ owner had produced a study drawings and renders from their main

branch company in America to be showed and presented in PDF file for all parties to view. Then, the overall

design and concept of the project is to be discussed if there is any design which needs to be modified to fit the

construction restriction and fulfill the local authority requirements.

I was given the opportunity to attend and witness the client-consultants meeting progress on how each parties

includes sewerage, electricity, civil & structural engineers, the developer, designer architect and construction

architect’s role and responsibilities in this schematic design phase. The designer architect is to design the

building which belongs to the developer and to acquire their approval and requirements on each buildings. Then

after the “final” drawings are finished, they are to be accessed by architect firm which handles the construction

drawings and work (my company) after they are approved by the local authority. However during this stage,

there are minor things that are needed to be settled before it was handed down to us. Therefore, my company’s

role in this stage is to assist and help the designer architect to look out where is left out to avoid complications

to happen in the future.

During the first meeting (after every party had viewed the presentation by the designer company), professionals

from each field including sewerage and pipes, electricity, structural engineers from our company presented their

wisdom and skills in the form of powerpoint to point out which design had to be changed due to various reasons

such as the zoning requirements, jurisdictional restriction, insufficient power outlets to supply the entire

residential buildings and weak structural columns to resist the load above the ground floor basement.

Below pictures attached are some of the slides from the complete set of the overall project concept and design

of the project to be viewed by the owner:


19 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.1 Illustration presentation of the site location in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.2 Illustration presentation of the site regulatory in PDF


20 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.3 Illustration presentation of the site plan diagrams in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.4 Illustration presentation of the site index of land usage in PDF


21 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.5 Illustration presentation of the site plan drawings in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.6 Illustration presentation of the site circulation (i) in PDF


22 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.7 Illustration presentation of the site circulation (ii) in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.8 Illustration presentation of the site circulation (iii) in PDF


23 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.9 Illustration presentation of the site circulation (iv) in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.10 Illustration presentation of the Fire Diagram in PDF


24 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.11 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective Site view (i) in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.12 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective Site view (ii) in PDF


25 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.13 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective School view in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.14 Illustration presentation of the School architecture style reference in PDF


26 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.15 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective Office view in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.16 Illustration presentation of the Sketch Up Model perspective Office view in PDF


27 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.17 Illustration presentation of the office and school references in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.18 Illustration presentation of the Rendered perspective Residential building view in PDF


28 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.19 Illustration presentation of the Sketch Up Model Residential building view in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.20 Office and School floor area table in PDF


29 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.21 School floor area to determine type of space function and requirements table in PDF

Figure 3.1.1.22 Car parking space, fire escape routes and basement calculation table in PDF


30 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Internal coordination meeting among all consultant including the owner (developer), architects, local authority,

landscape architect, M&E Engineer, Structural Engineer and Sewerage. They were discussing regarding the

form and spaces that are needed to be modified according to each field's zoning requirement and jurisdictional

restriction that is not shown correctly/ clearly on the schematic drawings that were produced by the architects.

The structural engineer presented her knowledge and wisdom of her field onto a form of powerpoint slides with

illustrations to indicate to the designer architect to show them that the thickness and height of the columns of

the building does not meet the requirement of structural stability and that the changes are needed to be made

before submitting it to the local authority to be checked.


31 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.2 3 Total Surface floor area of the Office building

First of all, my involvement role in this was to going through the entire plan to ensure all the authority

requirement:

1. The total surface floor area covered of each floor of the building

2. Green area percentage for both office/school building and residential are sufficient to meet the local

requirement


32 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

To do this, I had to read and understand the requirements and determine which type and function of space

which can and can’t be included within the calculation of each floor area. For example, the floor area are to be

counted as 50% of the total surface area for the open space corridors and lobby with ceiling on the second floor

are not to be counted within the total surface floor area

Following pictures attached are the the total surface area calculated using Autocad of the Office and residential

area done by me:

Level 1F

Level 2F Level 3F

Level 4F Level 5F Level 6F


33 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.2 4 Total Surface of each floor area in the Office building

Level 7-9F

Level 1F Level 2F

Level 3F-6F Level 7F


34 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.25 Total Surface of each floor area in the Residential building

Figure 3.1.1.26 Table form of total Surface of each floor level area in the Office, school and residential building

recorded down into the Excel

For the second task, I was asked to calculate the green area for both the office area and residential as the ocal

authority requirement green area for office is 10% of the total site surface area and for residential is 35% of the

total site surface area. I calculated and divided the site plan into half and recorded down each green area into

Microsoft Excel table I had created myself. From there, the datas will easily auto-generated and show if the

green area for both office and residential area has fulfilled the requirement or not.

Level 8F-12F Level 12F-15F


35 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.27 The red part indicates the fire escape route for the fire truck to access into the building which

means the green area are to be prevented and restricted from adding onto any of the red part.

From the table above, we can concluded that both the office and residential area have yet to fulfilled the

requirements needed for the local authority to be approved. Hence, more green is needed to add into the plan

itself.


36 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.28 Solution to the unfulfilled green area required for residential area which is supposed to be 35% of

the total site surface area

From the table above, problems and discussions are made among the designer architect, developer and

construction architect during the second meeting. Solutions are added more green onto the place where it

doesn’t require any landing purposes on the office area and for the residential building is to extend out 1 metre

towards the office and green area are added in into the filled area

1 metre is extended

outwards and green

are filled within the

area.


37 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.1.29 Table and Layout of the green area drawings done by me


38 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

3.2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

Design development (DD) services use the initial design documents from the schematic phase and take them

one step further. This phase lays out mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural details.

Typically referred to as DD, this phase results in drawings that often specify design elements such as material

types and location of windows and doors. The level of detail provided in the DD phase is determined by the

owner’s request and the project requirements. The DD phase often ends with a formal presentation to, and

approval by, the owner.

Deliverables: Design development often produces floor plans, sections, and elevations with full dimensions.

These drawings typically include door and window details and outline material specifications.

3.2.1 Project Name: 上海浦东塘桥04-15地块商业 / Pudong Tang Qiao 04-15 Commercial Building

My role in this project was to build the entire site plan from the Autocad drawings because the previous ones

was fully flat and the owner does not want the site to be fully flat as the exterior of this commercial building was

meant to be a children’s park. The owner visualizes it to be more “exciting and fun” to attract more visitors and

children to come. Furthermore, the one I need to build has different height and bumps of the contour that

needed to be built according to the Top of Grass (TOS) given on the drawings.

Figure 3.2.1.1 Initial rendered perspective view of the flat outdoor surface (i)


39 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.2.1.2 Initial Rendered perspective view of the flat outdoor surface (ii)

Figure 3.2.1.3 Initial Rendered perspective view of the flat outdoor surface (iii)


40 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.2.1.4 Site plan needed for cadding

Figure 3.2.1.5 Detailed drawings(i)


41 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

For this 3D modeling, I’ve decided to use Rhino instead of Sketch Up (which they use for this project) because

there are curves and organic form of the furniture and floors which SKP could not generated and I am more

familiar with Rhino software as well.

Figure 3.1.2 Detailed drawings(ii)


42 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model

Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model Rendered for viewing purposes to see which part looks weird and changes are

made from here.


43 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model Perspective View

Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model Perspective View (Rendered)


44 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Some modification I made for the bench design on the exterior because the owner isn’t satisfy with the previous

ones.

Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model of the bench (before)

Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model of the bench (after)


45 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

I also had the chance to design some minor furniture such as the canopy on the park because the previous

ones looks too “dull and boring” for a children’s park and what the owner looks for is bright and fun forms which

will immediately attracts the viewer’s attention.

Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D Model of the canopy (before)

Figure 3.1.2 Final Rhino 3D Model of the canopy with curves after testing out different forms and shapes.


46 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

In the end, we found a better design and I helped built it out using Rhino as well because the PTFE on the

canopy has too many curving points and it is impossible for Sketch Up to build it.

Figure 3.1.2 Final Rhino 3D Model of the canopy


47 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

3.2.2 Project Name: 青岛新业青岛星巴克/ Qing Dao Starbucks Commercial

In this Starbucks project in China, I learnt more how to maneuver the Revit software as the logo and the top

border requires some changes to fit both the requirements by Starbucks itself as well as modified it to look

much more sleek and solid image which have been portray by Starbucks all these years.

Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks international template information


48 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

In this project, I was asked to divide the signboard aluminium into 4 parts as well as adding a layer of woods

around the column to add more details and sophistication to the design.

Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks front exterior perspective (before)

Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks front exterior perspective (after)


49 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks front exterior perspective close-up (before)

Figure 3.1.2 Starbucks front exterior perspective close-up (after)


50 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Here the rendered, images of Elevation and Section views are Photoshoped by me to clean out the

unnecessary lines to make it look cleaner, the materials texture, correcting the colors and adding

color/transparency to the window, adding furniture and last but not least editting the overall image color and

saturation to make it proper for the client to view.

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (i) (before)

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (ii) (after)


51 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (iii) (before)

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (iv) (after)


52 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (v) (after)


53 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (vi) (after)


54 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Plan View (vii) (after)


55 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Perspective View (viii) (after)


56 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (vii) (after)


57 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Rendered Section View (vii) (after)


58 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

3.3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE SERVICES

The next phase is construction documents (CDs). Once the owner and architect are satisfied with the

documents produced during DD, the architect moves forward and produces drawings with greater detail. These

drawings typically include specifications for construction details and materials. Once CDs are satisfactorily

produced, the architect sends them to contractors for pricing or bidding, if part of the contract. The level of detail

in CDs may vary depending on the owner’s preference. If the CD set is not 100- percent complete, this is noted

on the CD set when it is sent out for bid. This phase results in the contractors’ final estimate of project costs. To

learn more about the most common ways owners select a contractor, see Best Practice 05.03.01,

“Qualifications-Based vs. Low-Bid Contractor Selection.” Deliverables: The construction document phase

produces a set of drawings that include all pertinent information required for the contractor to price and build the

project.

3.3.1 Project Name: 皇都花园三期室内精装设计/ HuangDu Park Interior Design

My role in this project is to translate the Autocad detailed drawings annotation in English sent from the designer

architect from America into Chinese. From here, I learnt a lot more about the detailing materials and thickness

used in a basic apartment unit. Moreover, I get to understand which the line weight and hatch used for each

particular materials is suitable.

Figure 3.1.2 Detailed drawings in Chinese


59 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Detailed drawings translated into English


60 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

3.4 BID OR NEGOTIATION PHASE SERVICES

The first step of this phase is preparation of the bid documents to go out to potential contractors for pricing. The

bid document set often includes an advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, the bid form, bid documents,

the owner-contractor agreement, labor and material Defining the Architect’s Basic Services Contributed by the

AIA Knowledge Resources Staff

© The AIA Knowledge gained from experience immediately applicable to a task at hand. BP 15.01.01 payment

bond, and any other sections necessary for successful price bids. For some projects that have unique aspects

or complex requirements, the architect and owner elect to have a prebid meeting for potential contractors. After

bid sets are distributed, both the owner and architect wait for bids to come in. The owner, with the help of the

architect, evaluate the bids and select a winning bid. Any negotiation with the bidder of price or project scope, if

necessary, should be done before the contract for construction is signed. The final step is to award the contract

to the selected bidder with a formal letter of intent to allow construction to begin.

Deliverables: The final deliverable is a construction contract. Once this document is signed, project construction

can begin.

3.5 CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES

Contract administration (CA) services are rendered at the owner’s discretion and are outlined in the

owner-architect construction agreement. Different owner-architectcontractor agreements require different levels

of service on the architect’s part. CA services begin with the initial contract for construction and terminate when

the final certificate of payment is issued. The architect’s core responsibility during this phase is to help the

contractor to build the project as specified in the CDs as approved by the owner. Questions may arise on site

that require the architect to develop architectural sketches: drawings issued after construction documents have

been released that offer additional clarification to finish the project properly. Different situations may require the

architect to issue a Change in Services to complete the project.

Deliverables: A successfully built and contracted project.

3.5.1 Project Name: 竹园2－11地块办公楼/ Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building

In this project, once again I get to go onto the ongoing construction site with my supervisor and colleuges to

check on the site condition and I realized there is no perfect construction situation without newly discovered

problems when the workers start to build according to the drawings. Sometimes there are little details in the

drawings/model that could not be seen before would appear when it is built. Therefore, we will need to address

to each problems and come up with a new solution and built a 3D model and arranged it into Powerpoint slides

so it could easily read by the workers and the other related parties.

After the first site visit, the building is currently under construction and problems are discovered that the position

of the aluminium panels are limited to one side not longer than 900mm. Hence, some design changes are

needed to make sure the aluminium panels are arranged either horizontally or vertically to look pleasing to the

viewers. Hence, in this I learnt to inter-use different software to make it easily understandable for the

construction workers when they see it. Rhino could built models easily from the Autocad drawings and we had

chose Sketch Up to render the images because the lines of the same surfaces could not be seen in Rhino once

rendered. Moreover, I also learnt how to fully utilized Powerpoint and arranged the informations so that it looks


61 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

clean and easily understandable to workers as like the normal people, can’t understand what we are trying to

implied in just mere drawings. Hence, 3D model will easily communicate the ideas between the team.

Figure 3.1.2 Rhino 3D model exported into Sketch Up so that the direction of lines could be seen when

materials are applied.

Figure 3.1.2 The sample amended drawings before in Autocad

Figure 3.1.2 Changes I made for the amended drawings in Autocad (i)


62 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 Changes I made for the amended drawings in Autocad (ii)


63 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Second Site Visit

During the second site visit. the exterior of the basement parking lot were exposed and it was considered “weird

and potrudingly displeasing to the viewers”. Hence, we came up with a solution to extend the black granite layer

into the basement ceiling and covered the exposed concrete ceiling underneath to make a smooth finish.

Figure 3.1.2 Pictures on the left is covered in grey paint, the one on the right is covered in aluminium

After comparing both models, the right picture which is covered in aluminum is chosen because it doesn’t stand

our as much and the purpose of this is to lower the attention of it and make it looks camouflage with the black

granite panels above it.

Figure 3.1.2 Powerpoint slide I made to indicate changes and ideas proposed for the workers


64 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Third Site Visit

The contractor on site mentioned the problem where the last bronze ceiling is being blocked by object A (as

shown below) in an email to our company and needed help to come out with a solution to hide it. The main

purpose proposed by us was to lower the attention as much as possible to cover the foreign object A with

another layer of materials similar to the nearby to create an illusion of non-existing block. Hence, the material

could be either silver metal (similar to the 7.6m tall ceiling) or black paint (similar to the 7.25m tall ceiling).

Figure 3.1.2 Powerpoint slide sent from the workers to indicate problem in the email

Figure 3.1.2 Powerpoint slide I made to indicate changes and ideas proposed for the workers


65 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

3.6 REMODEL/ RENOVATION/ RESTORATION

Renovation simply means to make an object look like new. The object to be renovated is just a base or starting

point for the client/designer’s imagination. The object, materials and method of construction, historical

importance, or place in time are not critical. The object itself does not place restrictions on the work to be done.

Renovation means “restore to a good state of repair.” In other words, dilapidated buildings or poorly maintained

houses are sometimes considered to be in a state of disrepair. To renovate a house or building means to

resurrect that structure from a state of disrepair.

Renovations can often be subtle, improving on the existing building or house. Or, they can be drastic, much like

a remodel. Remember construction involving renovation often refers to “restoring” or “repairing” an existing

structure, replacing the old with the new.

Remodel means “to change the structure or form of something.” If you’re looking to remodel your bathroom,

you’re looking to change the appearance of it. If you’re looking to renovate your bathroom, you’re looking to

repair or update it.

Remodels generally work to change the appearance, structure, or function of a room. In other words, a remodel

works to improve upon or transform the existing design and layout of a room. Remodeling refers to “changing”

or “transforming” a building or home.

“Restoring” a house is sort of the opposite of renovation. Instead of updating, you’re making the house like it

was before (i.e., you can do a historic restoration but not a historic renovation.)

Even if you convert existing spaces back to their original use, you’re still restoring the original rooms.

Removing vinyl siding and fixing up the original wood siding and trim is a restoration project.

Remodel: Changing the use of a space or spaces.

Renovate: Make a space new without changing its use.

Restore: Return a space to its original use, and/or return a space to its original character.

Why is it important to know the difference? You’ll want to be able to accurately communicate with your

contractor what changes you want made to your home or building. If you’re planning on selling your home, a

newly renovated home means something different to the buyer than a newly remodeled home. There are also

certain costs associated with each type of construction.


66 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

3.6.1 Project Name:光大老总别墅-恒联名人世家/ Guang Da Resident Mansion

In this project, the owner of the house wished to remodel the two outdoor spaces of the house into usable

indoor spaces as seen on the picture attached below. My task here is to rebuild the entire household according

to the Autocad drawings inside Sketch Up as it is easier for the others to edit because they arent’ familiar with

Rhino software. There are some changes made such as the roof window size and design as the drawings from

the architect weren’t up to date and I need to build them according to the pictures taken on the site visit.

Figure 3.1.2 Perspective view of the mansion in Sketch Up

Figure 3.1.2 Material texture of the cloned using Photoshop and attached onto the 3D model


67 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

.

Figure 3.1.2 Perspective view of the existing building


68 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 1st stage Remodelling design testing through 3D models to determine the best design


69 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.1.2 2nd Stage of Remodelling design testing through 3D models

From the existing building, there are two outdoor spaces that needed to be converted. So, the tasks is divided

among another supervisor and me where I am assigned to design and remodel one of them to fasten the

working pace as much as possible.

The client of this project prefers a much modern design for this remodeling project. He doesn’t want anything to

old-fashion or classic looking. The challenge in this is the exisiting architecture style of the building is already

classic and we have to in corporate a contrasting modern house inside but at the same time not outdone the

overall design. Hence, the design should be simple which is similar to the existing furnishes as well some

modern characteristics such as large unique openings of window to create a rather simplistic modern in the

overall image.

The design process goes like this: after a design is set then the next stage would be building out the 3D model

in Sketch Up so that the model could speaks for itself whether it is suitable accommodating with the surrounding

existing furnishes.


70 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Chapter 4:

Site Visit


71 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

4.1 Site Visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building

First Visit

The site visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building was held on the January 4The meeting commenced after lunch

around 1.30pm at 上海建工 office. As we were infored the construction is under supervision

What I have learnt throughout the first site visit:

- Construction process involves not only the architect but it requires diifferent specialised fields of

professionals coming together as a team to make a project progress smoothly.

- The architect designs the building but it takes a team of reliable structural and mechanical engineer,

electrical engineer, interior designer, contractor, developer, construction company and supplier, construction

workers, site manager and many related fields to run a construction to ensure no accidents happen and shorten

the span of construction period.

- Weekly meetings allows all parties to be updated on the construction condition and discovered problems

are communicated through emails

- Solution made must be discussed among the professionals to make sure it works

- After the solutions are approved by all, the drawings are to be amended and printed out for the contractors

to see and explained through visual images for best communication.


72 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Site visit to construction site

Comparing different tiles to test out the suitability of

colors with the surrounding materials

Entrance glass door under construction

Drawings amended checked by architect

Interior design team and the architect discussing on

site of the problem found during construction

The construction team and architect discussing the

material weight of the ceiling louvers.


73 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Second Visit

The site visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building was held on the January 18 The meeting commenced after lunch

around 2.30pm at 上海建工 office. As we were infored the construction is under supervision

What I have learnt throughout the second site visit:

- There is no perfect construction and drawings and changes are needed to make weekly to ensure a

smooth construction without any further delay of work.

- Amended drawings are to be checked and signed by the registered architect before any changes are to be

made on site.

- Weekly site visit allows inspection of the recent construction work to prevent any mistakes done by the

worker and could be changed as soon as possible.

- Poor supervision and neglection from the site manager could lead to extra cost of the construction due to

the damage of products caused by rough handling of the workers


74 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Second Visit

Meetings between the architect and construction team weekly.

Documents to be signed by the registered architect

after amended drawings are check before processing

Inspecting the newly constructed floor tiling in the hall

Bronze ceiling layer almost completed

Rough handling of the tiles caused fractures

Perspective view of the ceiling progress


75 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Third Visit

The site visit to Zhu Yuan 2-11 Office Building was held on the February 16 The meeting commenced after

lunch around 3.45pm at 上海建工 office. As we were infored the construction is under supervision

What I have learnt throughout the third site visit:

- The feeling of accomplishment seeing your work comes to reality.

- Poor anthropometry and precision could lead to miscalculation of designs as shown in the basement:

The height of the basement after adding in the pipes and lights appear too low and risks are that taller

vehicles could not pass through them

- Problems are addressed directly on site and the architect has to figure out solutions as soon as possible to

avoid delay.

Third Visit

Completion of the ceiling (i)

The start of construction after amended drawings are

signed

Completion of the ceiling at the lobby (ii)

More documents to be checked and signed by the

registered architect


76 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Inspecting the completion of the basement

New law enforced for every new buildings’ basement

from recent years must integrated these strong metal

gates for future war preparation.

It is discovered that the basement height is too low after essential lights and piping are added on the top and

there are risks where bigger cars might be able to pass through.


77 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

4.2 Site Visit to Qiantan 39-01 Apartment

The site visit to Qiantan 39-01 was held on the February 16 The meeting commenced after lunch around

3.45pm. As we were infored the construction is under supervision

What I have learnt throughout the site visit:

- Design errors could happen when the drawings drawn by the architect aren’t clearly specify as shown on

the last picture: there is a layer of window directly behind a concrete wall where light can’t penetrate the wall

hence the window is wasted

- Clear direction and visual communication skills are required to make sure the ideas are passed down to

the workers


78 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Drawings amended explained to the contractor

Problems discovered on site to be addressed to the

architect

Site condition of a unit in the apartment

Rough precision cut of the aluminium sheet due to

the hardness of material


79 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

4.3 Client-Consultant meeting minutes (CCM)

Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes 1(i)


80 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes 1(ii)


81 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes 2 (i)


82 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes 2 (ii)


83 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes details (i)


84 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes details (ii)

Figure 3.6.3.1 Typical Client-Consultant meeting minutes details (iii)


85 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

Chapter 5:

Conclusion


86 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

I am blessed to have this once in a life time opportunity to work with Haipo Architects in Shanghai during my

short 8 weeks of interning here provided by Taylor's University. Unfortunately, 8 weeks is discovered to be an

extremely short period because there are still so much more to be learnt. During my internship here, I had the

exposure of real life architect working lifestyle to how a large architecture firm system works and runs.

Moreover, I learnt that architecture is more than just designing a building but I found out that teamwork is crucial

in the entire project as we need to maintain a professional yet close relationship with the other construction field

professionals in order for a project to run smoothly and successfully. Furthermore, I got to expose to learning

new techniques and commands through using different mixed of media together for projects such as Revit,

Sketch Up, Rhino, Autocad, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign during my internship here. I also get to learn

many social realities and complications of that an architect faces at work especially with the construction

workers, local authority and other related fields. These stories however it becomes a drive to motivate me even

more as I got to experience and understand these at an earlier period of my architecture practice and it is a

valuable experience for me.

Last but not least, I am grateful and thankful to my supervisor, RA Yu Chuan, and other architects namely RA

Hong Zhu and RA Wang Dan who had spared their time and patience to guide and carefully explained to me

through everything that I didn’t understand.

5.1 REFERENCE AND CITATION

Conservation-design.com. (2017). Renovation, Restoration, Preservation, Conservation. [online] Available at:

http://www.conservation-design.com/newsletter1_BA.html [Accessed 9 Mar. 2017].

Zillow Porchlight. (2017). Remodel, Renovate or Restore? Start With Clear Definition of Terms - Zillow

Porchlight. [online] Available at:

https://www.zillow.com/blog/remodel-renovate-or-restore-start-with-clear-definition-of-terms-59710/ [Accessed 9

Mar. 2017].

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrBT85PBMFYxcwA3vVXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyZGV2OHI0BGNvbG8DYmYx

BHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjM2MDRfMQRzZWMDc3I-/RV=2/RE=1489073360/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.

aia.org%2faiaucmp%2fgroups%2fsecure%2fdocuments%2fpdf%2faiap026834.pdf/RK=0/RS=rm.ncmcoP1CYn

J_9sW3OScj3uPM- [Accessed 4 Mar. 2017].

Northfield Construction Company. (2017). Remodel vs. Renovation - Northfield Construction Company. [online]

Available at: http://northfieldconstruction.com/residential/remodel-vs-renovation [Accessed 7 Mar. 2017].


87 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

5.2 INTERNSHIP PICTURES

(From left to right) Xiao Ding, Ying Ying, Wang Dan, Yu Chuan, Hong Zhu, me, Xiao Lin, Xiao Jin

(From left to right) RA Yu Chuan, me, Xiao Lin and Xiao Jin


88 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

5.3 TESTIMONIAL LETTER


89 | P a g e F O O S H I - K O 0 3 1 8 2 6 2

5.4 CERTIFICATE

INTERNSHIP REPORT

Career

Transcript of INTERNSHIP REPORT