project 1 | FAMOUS PEOPLE, FAMILIAR FACES - DIAGRAMMATIC ABSTRACTION
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.
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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
In a group of 5, we were asked to produce a complete set of architectural drawings for Gropius House. Then, we investigated the building architecturally and formulated the findings into 10 analysis diagrams and 10 diagrammatic models.
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Project 2a | Introduction to Site Analysis + Pavilion @ National Botanical Garden Shah Alam
1 | Introduction to Site Analysis
We are required to conduct site analysis of the physical context both at a macro & micro level of the overall site. Site Analysis: Diagramming Information for Architectural Design. Collect data and record on the following using physical maps/diagrams:
Site plan (Site section, Site Boundaries, North Point, Contours)
Existing Structure (Significant Architectural Language/Feature, Adjacent building/structure building to remain/demolish) Landscape (Natural features, Soil Condition, Surface Drainage, Existing vegetation)
Climatic Studies (Sun path, wind direction, rain)
Circulation pattern (pedestrian, vehicular)
Views and Vistas (Panoramic /spot in, out, approaching)
Activities (category -dry/wet, zoning, noise)
Case Studies (5 of Serpentine Pavilions)
2 | Pavilion @ National Botanical Garden, Shah Alam
In group of 2, we are to design a pavilion (with a maximum volume of 30m3) for the purpose of relaxation and pleasure.
It shall include other activity(s) such as meditation, observation, etc. in which furniture and equipment must fit and be incorporated into the design. This structure should correspond to the site that we have chosen. Adequate access, circulation and fenestration are mandatory.
The aim of this project is to generate structure, form and space through architectural conceptualisation (which we are required to choose 2 ‘keywords’ from project 1), with the emphasis on the user requirement, ergonomics 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 2b | Retreat House @ National Botanical Garden, Shah Alam
On our own, we are to further develop our project 2a into a retreat house at National Botanical Garden. A retreat house denotes ‘A place affording peace, quiet, privacy and security’ ..... where its occupant(s) would reside for a short period of time. This retreat house must function as habitable architectural spaces to enable the activity associated with living, dining, showering, cooking, storage and such within the built up space of 150 m2. The relationship between our design and the context is also important in making the retreat unique to its landscape and activity.
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