Project 1- Memorials themed 'Journey of the 5 senses'

 

• Identify and explain different spatial types in architecture, and how they inform spatial use and experience

• ldentify and analyze case studies to inform the design project

• Create tectonic expressions of different spatial typologies which impact on the uses and experiential conditions of space

• Generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with considerations of human scale, natural light, materiality and textures

• Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas.

 

 

For this project, as a group of 4-5, we had to study and understand the spatial poetics of a space, through  the 5 senses; how do we interact with the space.

 

For project 1a, we had to do 2 precedent studies, which would help us in analysing the spatial poetics applied in the design. How the spaces are organised and ordered; how the typologies ordered the use of the design: Linear and Concentric.

 

I learned how the spaces are articulated in terms of the poetics, sensuality and tactility of architectural spaces.

 

Below is found our precedent study boards for Glacier Museum and Haga Sophia. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning outcomes

 

• Identify and explain different spatial types in architecture, and how they inform spatial use and experience

• Identify and analyze case studies to inform the design project

• Create tectonic expressions of different spatial typologies which impact on the uses

  and experiential conditions of space

• Generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with

  considerations of human scale, natural light, materiality and textures

• Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to

  communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project 2- GENIUS LOCI: "Site Analysis & Concept Development"

 

 

 In Project 2, the design brief calls for an architectural response toward the sense of place with a strong engagement and relationship to the site and programmatic requirements. 

 

The analysis is compulsory for each new site that we visit for a new project. The site we analysed is Lembah Bujang which is located in Kedah. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning outcomes

•   I can produce site analysis which document, interpret and analyze the site context and the ‘genius loci’ of place

•   I can produce a concept design for a Visitor Interpretive Centre based on the site analysis conclusions. 

 

 

 

 

Project 3- GENIUS LOCI: "Visitor interpretative center (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 a visitor interpretive center (VIC) emphasising a strong engagement and relationship to the site, spatial experiences and programmatic requirements.

 

Personally I  interpreted, from the history of Lembah Bujang, the arrival of the different cultures and activites, the VIC was designed with spacial feeling and contempt for visitor to learn more about its history.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Outcomes

 

• I can generate design based on the unique character and conditions of the site context.

• I can generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with considerations of human scale, natural light, materials/texture.

• I can design a small scale community building which response to the site (site topography, history and socio-cultural events), functional program and users’ experiences.

• I can produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas.