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Architectural Design II (ARC60308)
Architectural Design II (ARC60308)
introduces the principles and methods of analysis, abstraction, and synthesis in design thinking that are common to many design fields, including building and architecture. The key emphasis of the studio is “User and Context”, which investigates the relationship between user and natural environment. In this studio, students will undertake a series of studio-based exercises; firstly, an investigation of the architectural spaces and construction through precedent studies; and secondly, an exploration of form and space through architectural conceptualisation. Finally, students will design a small freestanding structure that meets user requirements and engages with the site context.
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Tutors: Ar. Alia & Ar. Alina
Project 1
Diagramming Architecture Principles
In this assignment, we were required to explore architectural design through the abstraction of 2D and 3D composition of space. In groups of five, we were to conduct a background research of our assigned architect and his key building and produce a complete set of architectural drawings. With the drawings, we had to investigate and analyze in relation to its concept, structure, context, space planning and circulation. Based on the analysis, we were then required to formulate our findings into 5 analysis diagrams and 5 diagrammatic models that convey the ideas behind the building in a precise and informative manner.
Presentation Board
Design Process
Reflection
From this project I learn a lot from working as a team and also ways of analyzing a building and the principles and elements of it. I grow a lot from this first project because that there is a lot of things that is the first time I am touching it, it helps to increase the knowledge that I have at the moment and move forwards with it.
Project 2
Designing with Architectural Principles + Materiality
Each student must work in a group of three or four to design an Architectural Folly that provides spatial experience without context for this project. We must build on the architectural principles learned in Project I by creating a suitable space for rethinking and reflection. We must also concentrate on timber construction and investigate the materiality.
Presentation Slide
Presentation Board
Reflection
We had to work in groups of three or four people to complete this task in this project. I discovered the value of a space's spatial quality and the experience a user will have in it through this project.
Project 3
Designing with Architectural Principles + Materiality + Context + User : Atelier by the stream
The site that was given was wawasan recreational park at Puchong and the task was to create a built-up space of 100sqm and to be able to accommodate 2 people, including yourself and a family member comfortably in a short spend of solitary time.
Design Intention
In the past few months, my brother and I hadn’t got the chance to talk each other due to responsibilities. Therefore in this atelier by the stream, I’m aiming to achieve a space where we can spend our time together private and publicly out in the woods to deepen our bond.
Presentation Board
Design Process
Workshop
Reflection
From this project, I learn a lot from building an atelier for two users "me and my mother" to stay in. The knowledge of spatial arrangement and site context and analysis had helped me a lot while progressing towards the project.