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ARC2625 INTERNSHIP REPORT Student name : Lynette Law Yong Yi Student number : 0317761

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School of Architecture, Building and Design

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture

INTERNSHIP TRAINING AND REPORT

(ARC 2615)

FINAL REPORT

Architecture Firm : K.H Architects

Supervising architect ( Director ) : Ar.Lee Kok Hua

Tutor : Keith Tan Kay Hin

Prepared by : Lynette Law Yong Yi (0317761)



INTRODUCTION

This module aims to introduce students to the requirements, activities and management as well as

operations in real life architectural practices. It is aimed to enable students to be involve in

professional practices. Hence, allow them to gain knowledge and generate awareness of principles

and procedure of law and legislation applied to proper architectural drawings as well as different

activities that occur within and architecture firm.

Therefore, students are required to produce a weekly assessment log sheet for their tutor to keep

track of their job scope given in the office. They are also require to generate a final report which

include the log sheet collected, as a documentation of their experiences, learnings and observations.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

K.H Architect located in Penang, was established by Ar.Lee Kok Hua himself during 1990s. With

more than 25 years of experience, Ar.Lee Kok Hua which is also the past chairman of PAM Northern

Chapter, has involved in various projects such as industrial, temples, school, residential, hotels and

also projects from Setia Group. Even though the firm only consists of 5 staffs (interior designer and

architects) including Ar.Lee himself, he had shown me the values of teamwork and communication

performed by them that makes their projects successful. This also reflects that you don’t need a

company with hundreds of staffs but you need people that are willing to commit and communicate

to make great ideas work.



SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP TRAINING

1.1 Week 1 ( 3rd January 2017 – 6th January 2017 )

Project 1 : 4-storey bungalow located at Cangkat Bukit Gambir, Gelugor, Penang.

This project involves a bungalow which is built 2 floors above street level and 2 floor below street

level. It is built directly on a slope which makes it interesting. I was required to build a study model

of the building itself together with the slope. Floor plans, elevations and sections of the building

were given as reference and construction method of the 2 lower floors which were built under street

level were explained to me as well. Steel stilts were used to support the Ground Floor. The purpose

of the study model was to study how to utilize the remaining parts of land (slope) as well as addition

and subtraction of the lower 2 floors ( in consideration of the site contour )

Appendix 1.11 Site survey plan was given for site contour ( Floor plans, elevations and sections were

not allowed to be photographed due to private and confidential issues )



Appendix 1.12 Completed study model with site contour ( SCALE 1:100 )

Appendix 1.13 Neighbouring wall and back wall



1.2 Week 2 ( 9th January 2017 – 13th January 2017 )

Project 2 : Asiamas 3 storey terrace , Butterworth , Pulau Pinang.

Required to build a concept model for design meeting ( attended by Ar.Lee ). The concept model was

further developed into plans, elevations and sections. I was required to built a study model in

reference with the first stage floor plans and elevations. The study model is further modified with

consideration of voids required in a space , building height and site context restrictions.

Appendix 1.21 Conceptual model (idea by Ar.Lee )

Appendix 1.22 Study model built according to drawings ( required to study construction and structure

of roof)



Appendix 1.23 Completion of study model with modifications ( void ) after discussing with Ar.Lee

Appendix 1.24 Site plan with the building plan ( NOT TO SCALE )



Appendix 1.25 & 1.26 Required to built a row of terrace study models (scale 1: 100) according to site

plan and facades were modified after discussing first stage study model (consideration of sun path)

with Ar. Lee.



1.3 Week 3 (16th January 2017 – 20th January 2017)

Project 3 : Waste Transfer Station located at Mukim, Pulau Pinang

The waste transfer station is build due to solve the issues of the main waste transfer station located

at Penang and to lessen the trips of the waste transfer lorries. This project is by Eurasia Express Sdn

Bhd and a few architects including K.H Architects were involved. It involves 3 buildings – GB, OP and

WTS itself. I was required to build a study model for only the waste transfer station to explore the

roof structure of the ramp.

Appendix 1.31 & 1.32 Study model of the Waste Transfer Station built according to floor plan and

sections given ( images of drawings were not allowed to be taken due to private and confidential

issues)



1.4 Week 4 (23rd January 2017 – 26th January 2017)

Project 4 : Hotel located at Jalan Burma, Penang.

Required to compose LCP report ( Laporan Cadangan Pembangunan). Prior to the report, I went on a

site visit to take photos and observe site conditions as well as fire hydrant placements ( to be

included in the site plan for submission purposes ) With reference from LCP for previous project ( 4-

storey bungalow located at Cangkat Bukit Gambir), I was able to know the purpose of LCP report and

detailed requirements of the content.

Land is owned by the owner of Khoo Kongsi and now partnered with Gurney Paragon’s owner to

build this hotel with approximately 200 rooms and 29 floors. This project is still on planning stage.

Appendix 1.41 Reference for section 6.1 Rancangan struktur Pulau Pinang 2020 dan rancangan

tempatan .

Appendix 1.42 Site and buildings around it were taken and included in the report.



1.5 Week 5 ( 6th February 2017 – 10th February 2017 )

Project 1 : Hotel located at Jalan Burma, Penang.

Continuation of LCP report due to some amendments made ( P&C )

Project 2 : Specialist centre located at Bandar Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman.

The specialist centre which consists of 6 floors will be built in Kulim, is owned by Orthopaedic Capital

Sdn.Bhd. Spatial planning and general design requirements involved medical consultants ( Health

Designs Sdn.Bhd ) , C&S and M&E consultants. K.H Architects is only involved in submission for

buildings plans, bomba plans and checking of basic detailing – floor,wall and ceiling finishes , toilet,

doors and staircase detailing and basic requirements of the hospital. I was required to compile

schedule of finishes ( floor, wall and ceiling) with reference to floor plans given.

Appendix 1.51 Schedule of finishes ( FLOOR ,WALL AND CEILING )

Appendix 1.52 Image sample of building plan referred for schedule of finishes (finishes were indicated

using different hatching patterns )



Project 3 : Waste Transfer station

Attended site meeting regarding piling issues and first stage of construction work. ( minutes are P&C

) Through this site meeting, I got to know that they are fulfilling the GBI requirements in order to get

a green building award or the station itself will be certified as a green building.

After the site meeting, we went through selection of type of tiles for flooring and staircase for the

waste transfer station and samples were given by product suppliers. I got to learn about the type of

tiles used has to be in par with the general design and safety requirements stated in BQ.

( Statements of BQ are private and confidential hence not allowed for image taking by employer)

I was required to prepare a presentation board layout for the ground breaking event which will be

held for the waste transfer station construction.

Appendix 1.53 Selection of type of tiles with product supplier

Appendix 1.54 & 1.56 Presentation board layout for ground breaking event



1.6 Week 6 (13th February 2017 – 17th February 2017)

Project 1 : Waste Transfer Station

Attended ground breaking event during 16th January 2017.

Appendix 1.61 Ground breaking event was held on the waste transfer station site

Project 2: Specialist centre located at Bandar Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman.

Continuation of schedule of finishes (floors, walls ,ceilings)

Appendix 1.62 Specification of material according the Specifications provided by AB PROJECT

MANAGEMENT SDN.BHD. for each finishes.



1.7 Week 7 ( 20th February 2017 – 24th February 2017)

Project 1 : Specialist centre located at Bandar Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman.

I was required to cross check the details of each materials used in each door for different spaces

with Specifications provided by AB Project Management Sdn.Bhd ( building work (architectural)

section). Hardwood timber flush door was the most common type used. There were some parts that

need to be further discussed with the medical consultant and owner as the type of door used for X-

ray room need to have lead line in between but due to presence of glass panel in between it could

defeat the purpose of having the lead line sheet. ( This issue will be brought forward by Ar.Lee

himself during upcoming meeting ) Other than that, there were some spaces that may require

change in type of door used due to suitability and cost.

Appendix 1.71 One of the details for hardwood timber flush door

Appendix 1.72 Specification of material and dimension of materials for each door



Project 2 : Masonry restoration works for heritage building

I was given the task to compile a schedule for innovative lime-based products and solutions for

historical building ( by Hanson Foong , PAM Northern Chapter ) Ar.Lee explained about the

specifications and considerations for the materials (mainly lime-based products) used for restoration

in heritage buildings.

Appendix 1.73 Through this schedule, I was able to learn about new materials used for heritage

buildings ( restoration ) such as Mape-Antique Rinzaffo / Mape- Antique MC and etc. Other than

that, there were techniques used for solving chemical barrier for uprising dampness and

consolidating of masonry structure hollow area, etc. The methods were stated and explained by

Ar.Lee himself to me.



1.8 Week 8 ( 27th February 2017 – 3rd March 2017)

Porject 1 : Specialist centre located at Kulim

I was required to cross check toilet detail drawings according to design brief requirements ( missing

grab bar on drawings ) Due to uprising issues with wall height in the certain parts of the space , I was

required to draw gridlines in all 6 floor plans for dimension purposes and further checking of ceiling

and wall height. Other than that, addition of specific materials ( brands used ) for wall and ceiling

finishes ) with reference from Specifications by AB PROJECT MANAGEMENT into schedule of finishes.

Appendix 1.81 Gridlines drawn for all interior walls

Appendix 1.82 & 1.83 Cross checking of general design requirements with detail drawings given.



Appendix 1.83 & 1.84 Cross checking of general design requirements( toilets ) with detail drawings

given.

Project 2: Hotel located at Jalan Burma, Penang.

Continuation of LCP report by adding in floor plans , sections, elevations and perspective rendering.

Appendix 1.85 For the LCP report it is important to include both key plan and location plan to be

submitted to MBPP ( Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang ) and client.



Appendix 1.86 One of the elevations of the hotel which is still in design planning stage and

perspective rendering of the hotel with surrounding site context.



CONCLUSION

To summarize my internship experience, I would like to express my utmost gratitude for Ar. Lee Kok

Hua for giving me this learning experience and a brief insight of architectural industry. Despite being

the director of his company, Ar. Lee had taught me a lot personally on construction details for

special projects such as the 4 storey bungalow built on a slope, documentation purposes, site

meetings and introducing me to local authorities (Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang) and different

companies that partnered with him. Furthermore, I have learnt that being on this industry you have

to face a lot of unforeseen issues rising up, that is where responsibility and patience as an architect

comes into place and dealing with all sorts of problems and challenges professionally – and I’m very

grateful for Ar.Lee to share his knowledge, hardwork and effort with me. Most importantly, I have

learnt to be humble towards learning and sharing experiences and knowledge in field with my

colleagues.

I would say that I am more aware towards this architectural industry and working procedures with

the help of Ar.Lee. Moreover, he have allowed me to enhance my skills such as photoshop, idea

thinking and model making in his projects and also introduced Microstation software to me which I

hace never learnt before. Nevertheless, I am utterly grateful for this opportunity to be in this

company and enhance my knowledge in this industry.

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