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Ker Xin Lee

A hardworking, enthusiastic and determined Malaysian girl with a love for combining the fields of architectural design and psychology to bridge the existing knowledge gap within the industries.

Final Project

Crafting Serenity

“Crafting Serenity” is a pottery factory and workshop
situated in Digbeth, Birmingham which works in
tandem with the upcoming regeneration scheme,
reviving Digbeth’s rich history in the arts and crafts industry.

Through the Process

The building plays on the traditional typology of a
factory and museum by flipping its programme inside
out, manufacturing large batches of ceramics on the
the exterior of the building whilst displaying the pottery on a structural timber shelving unit on the interior.

Into the Oasis

The building also features a dynamic roof
which opens and closes according to the weather and
wishes of its employees. The oasis of independent
workshops for small businesses and creatives
also aims to create a more intimate atmosphere,
appreciating the meditative nature of making pottery, set above a body of water.

1 : 50 Sectional Model

Preliminary Conceptual Sketch

Journey to the Show

This drawing is my architectural interpretation of my grandmother’s daily struggles with dementia. As a young girl growing up with her, I witnessed how her dementia progressed as she aged. The drawing illustrates her journey with dementia and encapsulates a glimpse of her confusing memories.

This drawing was a finalist in the Architizer One Drawing Challenge 2020.

Awards

  • Finalist in the ‘Architizer One Drawing Challenge”
  • Third Highest Scorer in Y1 BArch Architecture

Work Experience

Worked for one year as part of the placement programme within the luxury residential sector in Bath, UK.

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