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ANDREW CHEE KIONG CHEE MAN SHING
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 2
PROJECT ONE: FAMOUS PEOPLE, FAMILIAR FACES
DIAGRAMMATIC ABSTRACTION
Objective
To investigate and to explore how spaces are created from the making of architectural elements: architectonics.-solid, planes, lines and frames. Upon completion of the project student should be able to achieve a level of understanding on the works assigned and will be able to apply the idea and concept to their project later.
The idea of using pure and diagrammatic models to express the architectural idea would also be in cooperated into this assignment.
Learning Outcomes of this Project
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Ability to identify master architects and their works
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Understanding basic architectural compositions of solids, planes, lines and frames.
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Ability to ‘diagram’ and analyse architectural work of selected architect
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PROJECT TWO A
Task
In group of two, we were to begin with a volume in the form of a solid cube 3 x 3 x 3 meter. By selecting a character, we were to design a pavilion at Kuala Selangor Nature Park for the purpose of relaxing/contemplation. It shall include the activities of resting, meditation, observation, viewing etc. in which furniture and equipment must fit and be incorporated with the design. This structure should correspond to the site that we have chosen. Adequate access, circulation and fenestration are mandatory.
Aim
The aim of this project is to generate form and space through architectural conceptualisation, with the emphasis on exploring the user requirement and simple spatial organization skills and site responding to develop an architectural proposition. Students will be shown the importance of using the art of crafting and making: drawing(s) and model(s) as a critical design tool as part of the design process.
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PROJECT TWO B
Introduction
On your own, you are to further develop your project 2a into a retreat at Kuala Selangor for your chosen character. A retreat denotes ‘ place affording peace, quiet, privacy and security’ ….. where its occupant/s would reside for a short period of time. This retreat must function as habitable architectural spaces to enable the activity associated with living, dining, cleansing, cooking, storage and such within the built up space of 150 square meter. The relationship between your design and the context is important in making the retreat unique to its landscape and activity.
Objectives of Project
The objectives of this project are:
• To introduce the notions of concepts, program and process in architectural design
• To introduce students’ to the understanding of user specific design requirements
• To introduce the notions of space, form and function in architectural design
• To introduce awareness of site specific design and the process of site analysis
Learning Outcomes of this Project
1. interpret and analyse simple site context
2.interpret and analyse client’s character and needs in relation to the design of a small building
3.design a simple building type that meets user requirements and respect site context that balances both internal (architectural spaces/layout/circulation) and external (aesthetics and forms) design values
Tasks - Methodology
As a group we will be taken to Kuala Selangor for site investigation and ‘nature scanning’ to initiate the preliminary conceptual approach of the design. It was important for our work to reflect your understanding of how architecture is created by applying the basic design principles and spatial organization skills. Our work must also illustrate an understanding of how a building is conceptualize and transformed into reality.
Project 2b extends the understanding of design concept and process. It introduces the notion of architectural space making through the design of a user specific architectural scheme. This project explores the relationship between architectural tectonics, functional space and context in architecture.
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