computational design

PORTFOLIO
of

Mudita lau

notes for viewers unfamiliar with computational design:

All works compiled in this Portfolio relies heavily on computational method of designing and
modeling. This involves the use of 3D modeling software called Rhinoceros and an algorithmic
modeling plug-in called Grasshopper.
 resume
Mudita Lau
nationality Indonesia
date of birth 15 February 1996
email [email protected]
linkedin linkedin.co m/in/muditalau
phone +62 852 7818 0067

an architecture graduate who take grasshopper tinkering as a hobby.

a fabrication junkie who always looks for cheap lasercutting service.
an enthusiast person in seeking different way to solve problem.

educations awards
2013-2017 2017 Graduated cum laude (3.57 GPA)
Architecture from Institut Teknologi Bandung
at Institut Teknologi Bandung 2016 Finalist - Student Charrette
at World Architecture Festival - Berlin
2012 Octofinalist of the
languages National Schools Debating Championship
Native Indonesia
Advanced English
Basic Mandarin experiences
Director (self-employed) at PT Claindo Mandiri
computer software (since June 2019)
currently developing a landed housing complex in Pekanbaru,
skills Riau
Modelling AutoCAD
SketchUp
Rhinoceros Assistant Project Manager at Cushman & Wakefield Indonesia
Grasshopper (April 2018 - June 2019)
Revit projects involvement:
ArchiCAD 1. PriceWaterhouseCoopers Head Office - World Trade Center 3
2. HSBC Bank Office - Cibis Nine
Graphic Adobe Photoshop 3. European Union - Menara Astra Sudirman
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Intern Architect at SHAU Architects
Ms. Office Word (June 2017 - December 2017)
Excel I assisted a project architect working on a parametric batik
Powerpoint pattern and was involved in the fabricating process of a
Project parametric microlibrary

Chief Operations Officer at Planned

(January 2014 - January 2015)
I cofounded a clothing company with my colleagues where
we pioneered a new trend in the clothing industry of ITB. We
also managed to sell over 350 pieces of hoodie throughout the
campus with a net profit over Rp10.000.000 within 3 months.
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formal assignments tinkering projects

furniture

final project decorative lighting - built

total
parametric
tower

letter portrait
decorative
lighting - built
kinetic installation

pillar of sweets

durian

modular installation
kraken
parametric
fabrication

serpentine

miclib facade cast away

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10 final 1:250project
Tampak Plaza Belakang
formal assignment

Pop Music Concert Hall #individual #design

An individual architecture design project done at the final year of the architecture degree. A concert hall
that is designed to accommodate pop music performance.

form transformation

generative facade
facade facing
the lake view is
ama generated with
250 random algorithm
main crown
REDEFINISI KONSER MUSIK POP"
KOORDINATOR:
IR. TRI YUWONO, MT.
NAMA:
MUDITA LAU
and point attractor
The main long span arch of this hall is extremely
AULA KONSER MUSIK POP DI GEDEBAGE PEMBIMBING: NIM:
DR. -ING. ANDRY WIDYOWIJATNOKO, ST., MT. 15213082

explored to achieve an iconic form as well as

structural stability.

multiple capacity scheme renderings

kinetic installation formal assignment

Project “Paksa” #team #design #build

For the Architecture Student Union Anniversary, I was assigned to lead a team to design and build a
bamboo kinetic installation. “Paksa” has a literal meaning of “wings” in Sanskrit.

concept
The aim was to create a movement of swinging wings by
arranging a line of the multiple module. The body structure
were constructed from bamboo. The pulleys were created
with layered MDF. Later on, paper tube arms were moved
with electric motor
motion simulation
with grasshopper

module conceptual
drawing final product

parametric fabrication formal assignment

Porifera #team #remodel #build

For the final project of Algorithmic Design class, we were assigned to practice nesting and tagging script
and execute them with laser cutting machine. We decided to remodel a work by Zubin Khabazi called
Porifera.

process
Ivory paper sheets were lasercut, hand folded, and binded with
nylon thread to a PVC pipe structure.

hand folded paper arranging

PVC pipe as structure nylon thread binded final product

total parametric tower formal assignment

“RMJM’s Fish” #individual #remodel

In the Structure and Form Studio,

I was assigned to study and remodel a
skyscrapper with unique form. I picked
RMJM’s Doumen Observation Tower in
Guangdong, China.
In the process of remodelling the “fish
tower”, I managed to write a grasshopper
script that could generate an adaptation
of the whole tower structure from a
single point input.

original design by
RMJM
taken from: parametric hand-made
archdaily.com model by Mudita model by Mudita

modular installation
VIDA Showcase
formal assignment
#team #design

During my internship at SHAU Architects,

I was assigned to write a grasshopper
script to form “canyon”-like installation
constructed from modular MDF sheets design process schematic model
joint together with slits

parametric facade
Micro Library
formal assignment
#team #design

During my internship at SHAU Architects,

I was assigned to design an alternative
facade for an existing micro library
design. This facade is constructed from
used compact disc binded together with
strings.
concept montage
decorative lighting tinkering projects

Project “Ferrero” #individual #design #build

I had the idea to design and fabricate a 3D printed

decorative lighting when I learnt that a friend of mine had
printed and marketed his own decorative lighting with a
brand named “Virgola”. Then, I thought that with the help
of 3D printer, I can make something way cooler.

I decided that a perfect sphere would be an interesting

starting point. And, I have always wanted to sleep with
the stars above. So, the randomly generated and point
attracted triangle hole is how I brought “stars” into my
room.

product by Virgola.id 3D rendering by Mudita final product by Mudita

decorative lighting - 2 tinkering projects

Project Icosahedron #individual #design #build

Following the completion of “Ferrero”, I realized that the

production cost of 3D printing was to high and it would be
hard to market it. So, I developed an adaptation that could
be fabricated through laser-cutting.

Geodesic Icosahedron is taken as the primary form.

Randomized triangle holes are generated for lighting
purpose. Identic triangle parts are joint together with slits
(and much help of super glue).

3D rendering assembly process final product

letter portrait tinkering projects
“the closer you look, the less you see” #individual #design #build

The method is to place letters constructing one’s name by the help of image
sampler with their face photos brightness as the input.

“If you want to see your face, look at it from a far. If you look at it closely, all you
see is jumbled letters of your name.”
initial idea
Hence, the closer you look, the less you see. taken from:
*original quote from “Now You See Me” whsdesign.wixsite.com

face of Zakky jumbled letters of Z, A, K, and Y.

source photo of Zakky
(viewed from 1 meter distance) brightness value as font size

furniture tinkering projects

Metaball Desk #individual #design

Metaball Desk is the result of a quick brainstorming on the idea of designing a simple parametric
furniture that can be fabricated right away. A randomized metaball and waffle fabrication method came
as a quick solution

3D rendering 3D rendering 3D model

remodeling tinkering projects
Pillars of Sweets! #individual #remodeling

Pillars of Sweets is a portrayal of

my admiration towards the Pillars
of Dreams by The Very Many. The
form that Pillars of Sweets took is
the closest I could get on decoding
Pillar of Dreams. I also deliberately
modified the “leg” of the pillar
because I thought it was more eye original design
catching. taken from: theverymany.com 3D model by Mudita

3D rendering by Mudita 3D rendering by Mudita

remodeling tinkering projects

Kraken #individual #remodeling

Kraken is a wild imagination

emerged when I was trying to
remodel the ArboSkin pavilion
by ITKE. The vision was greatly
aided by the ready-to-use water
landscape and ship 3D model on
Lumion.
original design by ITKE
taken from: dezeen.com 3D model by Mudita

3D rendering by Mudita 3D rendering by Mudita

remodeling tinkering projects
Cast Away #individual #remodeling

This is a remodeling of the

MCM Mazit Office in Seoul by
THE_SYSTEM LAB. The beach
scenery was added for some
spices.

original design by
THE_SYSTEM LAB 3D rendering by Mudita
Photo: YongKwan Kim

remodeling tinkering projects

Durian #individual #remodeling

This is a remodeling (and

reimagination) of the Pollinators
Pavilion by Harrison Atelier. As
an Indonesian, Durian popped
up in my mind right away.

The cow? He refused to leave.

original design by
Harrison Atelier 3D rendering by Mudita
taken from: harrisonatelier.com

remodeling tinkering projects

Serpentine #individual #remodeling

This is a remodeling of the

Serpentine Pavilion by Bjark
Ingels Group.

original design by
Bjark Ingels Group 3D rendering by Mudita
taken from: archdaily.com
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