Working Drawings are an integral part of the construction industry and the architect’s chief means of communication with the various levels of the authorities, clients and consultants. A comprehensive knowledge of the format and conventions of working drawings, as well as an overall awareness of its importance in practice is crucial for the student. Project 1 requires the students to:  Identify and select a project designed from Studio 5  Translate the selected building into a cemplete set of architectural working drawing (for submission to the authorities), utilising all the formats and conventions of working drawing as they applied in contemporary architectural practice  Research and establish a basic understanding of statutory requirements from the authorities and fire safety guidelines and to implement the requirements into the project  Research and establish a basic understanding of the structural system, building services, materials and other relevant technology and to apply the understanding into the project.

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Project 1

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Objectives of Project The objectives of this assignment are as follows:

1. To develop an awareness of the role of technical drawings through the production of full set floor plans, sections and elevations

2. To develop an understanding of technical drawing conventions and formats through application

3. To develop an awareness of the general nature, principles and procedures of law and legislation, including the Uniform Building By-laws (UBBL) and local fire regulations.

4. To develop an awareness of construction requirement consistent with design and performance

 

Learning Outcomes of Project Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to:

1. Apply visual communication methods (technical drawing and terminology) to clearly and effectively convey their design ideas and proposals from architectural design project.

2. Apply the practices and procedures of working drawings development.

3. Develop an understanding of the general nature, principles and procedure of law and legislation, particularly Building By-laws; and its relationship to working drawings.

4. Develop and design details for their design project.

5. Produce plans drawings for submission to the various authorities in accordance to the authorities’ requirement

6. Produce detailed drawings of floor plans, section , elevations and site plan of their design

7. Produce schedule of finishes, built-up area, doors and windows

8. Produce a complete set of building plans submissions of their design that complies with building by-law

 

Tasks – Methodology

In groups of 5, your task is to complete the following: Full set A1 drawings, including (but not restricted to): a. Site Plan, Key Plan and Location Plan b. Full set of Building Plans including Roof Plan, Sections and Elevations c. Fire-fighting (BOMBA) Plans (separate from the Building Plans, item ‘b’) d. Schedules: Door & Window and Natural Light & Natural Ventilation.