Architecture Design Studio III

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO III

project 1 | journey of the five senses

Project 1 is an introductory project by which we are required to explore issues of spatial typologies and poetics through simple design exercises. Working in groups of 4-5 students, we are to propose 2 schemes for a Walkway Space themed ‘journey for the 5 senses’. We are required to design the space in the form of semi-open architecture by using two contrasting spatial types of our choice. There is no specific site for this design work. The story of ourdesign should translate the literature given by our tutor, and it should be informed by precedents studies.

project 1 A | PRECEDENT STUDIES: Analysing spatial poetics & spatial typologies in architecture

In groups of 4-5 students, select 2 precedents for analysis. They can be local, national and/or international examples. One precedent must be PRE-MODERN MOVEMENT, and one precedent must be CONTEMPORARY. Also, one precedent must be LINEAR, and the other CONCENTRIC.

project 1 b | ‘Journey for the 5 senses’ POETIC ARCHITECTURE

Using the design strategies based on the Project 1a, design a Poetic Space themed ‘journey for the five senses’.

linear typology

concentric typology

project 2 | GENIUS LOCI: Site Analysis & Concept Development

The first assignment for Project 2 requires an analysis of the site context as a starting point. It is a fundamental need for any design project as it will suggest a series of parameters to suggest architectural solution, one that will be appropriate to the place and its meaning, and contributes to its context. The site needs to be understood, in both intuitive and personal ways, as well as quantitative and measured means. Techniques to record and understand the site are varied, from physical surveys to qualitative aspects of experience and personal interpretation of the place.

In the same group from Project 1, conduct site analysis of the physical context within the identified MACRO & MICRO sites.

project 2 a | Site Analysis | Site conditions & analysis

In the same group from Project 1, conduct site analysis of the physical context within the identified MACRO & MICRO sites.

project 2 b | Concept Development | interim Individual work

project 3 | GENIUS LOCI: VISITOR INTERPRETIVE CENTRE (VIC)

Project 1 introduced and explored the formal and poetic articulation of architecture in a site-less condition. Project 2 established a Design Concept as a driver for architectural development. In Project 3, the design brief calls for an architectural response to design AN INTERPRETIVE CENTRE emphasising a strong engagement and relationship to the site, spatial experiences and programmatic requirements.

The interpretive centre will serve two purposes:

To provide a physical point of reference with visual significance that keeps alive the culture/history/memory/essence of the site.

To provide accommodation to house and display relevant material and interpretive material for public access and information.

Solutions relying heavily on landscape are encouraged. Visitors should be inspired and informed in ways that somehow express the spirit of the place (genius loci).