Name : Juliana S.Y. Chan
Known as : North Swallow / Hoku Tsubameko. Currently renamed to NS Chan Studio
Occupation:
- Current: Architect
- Others: Freelance graphics designer and Illustrator
Societies:
- Alumni of NUS Students' Comics and Animation Society
- Artists Society of Singapore (ASOS)- Secretary
[Profile in ASOS can be view
here.]
Hobbies:
- Painting
- Drawing
[More Introduction can be viewed at my Official Website
here.]
: Achievements :
Year 2015
- Pencil Drawing “Young Memories” featured in American art magazine, “Strokes of Genius 8”. Oil Painting “Simple. Happiness” exhibited at “SG50 National Day Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition 2015”, organized by Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Ngee Ann Kongsi. Oil Painting “Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown, Singapore” selected for “Arising Star” FASS Artists Grand Art SG50 Exhibition, organized by the Federation of Art Societies (Singapore). Oil Paintings "Her Family" and "Still Life No.3 - Together with Joy" selected for "Blossom and Flourish" Singapore National Women's Art Exhibition 2015 (in conjunction with the celebration of SG50), organized by the Federation of Art Societies (Singapore).
Year 2014
- Pencil Drawing “Honesty of Time” featured in American art magazine, “Strokes of Genius 7”.
Year 2012
- Assistant Treasurer of Artists Society of Singapore. Works featured in art publication of Artists Society of Singapore.
Year 2010
- 2nd Prize Winner for Open Character Design Digital Category in Extravaganza - Graphite 2010 competition. Exhibition and Prize Ceremony held with Anime Festival Asia 2010 at Suntec Hall, 14 Nov.
Year 2009
- 2nd Prize Winner for Open Character Design Digital Category in Extravaganza - Graphite 2009 competition. Exhibition and Prize Ceremony held with Anime Festival Asia 09 at Suntec Hall, 21 Nov.
- Thesis project selected for City Exhibition (NUS Architecture Graduation Exhibition- "How does your garden grow?") held at Iluma Urban Entertainment Centre, 13 Jun.
Year 2008
- 2nd Prize Winner for Open Character Design Digital Category in Graphite 2008 competition. Exhibition and Prize Ceremony held with Anime Festival Asia 08 at Suntec Hall, 22 Nov.
- Exhibited individual installation for team exhibition “Site, Situation, Spectator” collaborated among Department of Architecture, University Scholar Programme and NUS Museum. Installation is exhibited in NUS Museum.
Year 2006
- Selected for Student’s Exchange Programme (SEP) to Lund, Sweden.
- Design Projects (Year 3 semester 1 and semester 2) selected for Department exhibition.
Year 2003-4
- Head of Manga Sub-Committee in NUS Students’ Comics and Animation Society.
- Pioneer as Head of 2004 “Graphite” Organising Committee to organise first TERTIARY manga drawing competition for 3 universities: NUS, NTU and SMU.
- Design Project (Year 1 semester 2) selected for Department exhibition.
Year 2001-2
- Assistant Secretary and Head of Publicity of Hwa Chong Junior College Chinese Orchestra (HCCO).
- Won gold medal in team competition (HCCO) in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2001.
- Performed duet in HCCO concert at Victoria Concert Hall 2002.
- Awarded First in comic illustration for competition organised by HCJC’s Comics Club 2002.
Year 1997-2000
- Awarded Best in Art Elective Programme (AEP) subject in 1997, 1998 and 2000.
- GCE O’ Levels: 9 distinctions, includes Higher Art Distinction in AEP, 1997-2000.
- Selected by school NYGH and Ministry of Education to represent Singapore in 1999 to Atlanta, Georgia, USA for overseas summer programme in Atlanta College of Fine Arts.
- 3rd prize winner in Singapore Story – Youth Edition Art competition organised by National Youth Council in 1998.
- Merit Prize winner in Care-for-Nature Spot-Art competition at Sungei Buloh Nature Park in 1998.
Year 1996
- Awarded 2nd position for Lions International Peace Poster Contest in Southeast Asia.
: Career History :
Associate at DP Architects, 2014-Current
Architectural Executive at DP Architects, 2012-2014
Architectural Assistant at DP Architects, 2009-2012
Freelance Graphics Designer, 2008-2011
Internship at K2LD Architects, 2007-2008
- Completed interior project for renovation of apartment at Hillington Green, Singapore.
- Completed interior project for creation of wedding banquet showroom at G-Hotel, Penang.
Internship at DP Architects Pte Ltd, 2006
- Participated in A&A works for Saint Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore.
Internship at The Design Studio of Colin K. Okashimo and Associates, 2005
- Model-making
Freelance Graphics Designer, 2004 - Current
- T-shirt design for NUS Students’ Comics and Animation Society.
- 2 Website Interface designs for NUS Students’ Comics and Animation Society, working with programmer.
- Poster Design for Graphite 2005 Competition.
- Costume designs for University Scholar Programme Rag Day 2004.
- Banner and nametag design for 3rd Great Asian Streets Symposium held in NUS, Department of Architecture.
- Logo and T-shirt design for Hall XI, FOC 2004 “Ignixion”, in Nanyang Technological University.
Multimedia Artist (contract-based), and Graphics Designer (freelance) at AsknLearn.com Pte Ltd, 2003-2004
- Participated in website competition.
- Developed illustrations and digital graphics for website layout or interface design, character design, stories illustrations, logos and icons, brochures, product covers, banners, posters, and simple computer-based animations.
- Participated in computer animated e-Learning softwares for educational uses.
: Qualifications/Education :
- Registered Architect - Qualified Person (QP) from 2012 - current.
- University Scholar's Programme, NUS, Singapore, 2009.
- Master Degree in Architecture, NUS, Singapore, 2009.
- Bachelor (Honours) Degree in Architecture, NUS, Singapore, 2003-2007.
Friday, September 01, 2006
"Wonderful" Cycling experience
I fell. In a dramatic way.
Once on the way to school. and once on the way back :)
haha, dun worry, ain't serious at all. Today, I managed to gather enuff guts and determination to try cycling to school. Luckily it's not rainy at that time though everywhere seemed rather wet... as though after a wash of rain before dawn sets in. The cycling part was quite ok but as I said, I can't manage turns and also with lousy control of the bike. Near an underpass, I went down the slope fast and it got out of the track and went straight into the harsh bushes at the side. My bike was stopped harshly and capsized, so I was thrown out onto the track. I juz went 'tud' and 'tud' on my side... 2 bounces, how drama. My jeans were covered with mud, yikes. A guy cycled pass me (so heartless :( ) while later, an elderly woman came to a halt to express her concerns. Well, I didn't fall badly, not bleeding of any sorts, not abrasion thanks to my sweater and jeans :) Sis, if you are seeing this, pls dun let mum know else she will be worried all over again. I am totally fine, really.
On the way back from sch, I was on a linear path near my hostel but somehow I had to brake but as I didnt prop myself with leg fast enuff, I fell in some kind of slow-mo segmented actions. And a guy wheezed pass me in his bike and laffed at me LOUDLY. Well, I am trying to get used to ppl laughing at me or pitying me. :p
I'll try again tomolo.
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A few days ago, I found a shortcut to my faculty, aka School of Architecture, which is not the main university building at lund central for your information. The faculty is much nearer to my hostel but still require 25 min of walking. So this shortcut is a wonderful gift! I explored it 2 days ago and only found the first part of shortcut. Today, I found the second part to it. haha~ good good. If I know how to cycle properly, I think i'll need 1 to 1.5 minutes to get to sch...
Anyway, here are photos of School of Archi and then the School of Interior Design. They stood side by side... And so, sch of archi seems pale in comparison with the modern classy building of interior design school. And look at the huge huge letter A! Goodness... A stands for Architecture mah but if only 'A' appears in all our grades, then it would be nice.
Oh yes, along the shortcut, I found this nice horse sheds hidden behind those thick foliage. It's really nice and seemed so countryside .... And I could see the horses so close to me as they scratched their backs against the wooden fences or nibbled their food peacefully. Aww...
And finally I get to see a cat!!! But it aint pretty.... but at least a rare sight to spot one along the streets. I asked a swedish classmate why there aint stray cats ard... and she said in here, any stray cats would be taken away and killed as to prevent transmitting of any dieases. aww ok...
Hmm... oh yes, remembered my gummies? Here's my 2nd 'collection' from ICA store. ICA and Willy's have different types to offer.
Next entry, I will upload the photos of the 2 project sites given to us. We were to choose one for our design project. And both buildings are monuments - castles! But no, not castles that kings and queens live in all the time. They are all initally defence towers used by armies. And they were once places for prisoners too.... so... haha~ Anyway, I'll post them in next entry. Shall take a break now :)
nice pictures~~~
but juli... u better be careful~~!!!!!!!! If the road is too wet and slippery, better not cycle for that day ar... Get used to cycling on good weather first~~
jovie ar~ the road seemed damp abit only ... abit~~
haha I tried again today and I didnt fall! yesh!
yay~~ looks like u are improving fast siaz~~
Ganbatte~~