Project 1: Journey for the 5 Senses
This project is divided into 2 main tasks:
1A: Precedent Studies: Analysing spatial poetics & spatial typologies in architecture
The intention of this project is to identify and analyze spatial order and spatial poetics through precedent studies. In a group of 5, we need to select 2 precedents for analysis. One precedent must be pre-modern movement, and one precedent must be contemporary. Also, one precedent must be linear, and the other concentric. The analysis need to be done in multiple sheets of A3 papers.
My group members for this project were Surayyn, Diyana, Meera and Jannah. The 2 buildings we chose as our precedent studies were Taj Mahal and School of Music, Lisbon. We chose Taj Mahal as our pre-modern concentric building as we found that the floor plan itself is concentric and the history behind this building makes it unique and beautiful. Next, School of Music was chosen as the linear modern building. Although the form of the building is very simple, the interior and the facades of the building has very interesting element in it. Through project 1A, I learned how to identify and analyze case studies with my group mates.
1B: The Journey for the 5 Senses
For Project 1B, we were given a poem and we are required to use the design strategies based on Project 1A to design 2 buildings with a walked themed "journey of 5 senses". In addition, we are required to produce 6 A3 panels of with orthographic drawings and a physical model or digital model.
The poem we were given was " The Wall". We analyzed and interpreted the meaning behind this poem and eventually we came out with four stages that express the whole poem. The stages are isolation, bargain, depression and acceptance. In this project, we learned how to describe different spatial types in architecture. We designed both of the buildings by incorporating the stages into it but in two different ways. The users will experience different kind of feelings while they enter different spaces. Also, we learned the importance to generate design through consideration of section-plan relationship with consideration of natural lights, human scale, materiality and texture. Furthermore, we managed to use AutoCad to produce our 2D orthographic drawings and we did a physical building for both buildings.Last but not least, we learned how to communicate and visualize our architectural ideas and design through verbal presentation.
Below are the presentation boards we did for Project 1.
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| Precedent Study 1: Taj Mahal (1) |
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| Precedent Study 1: Taj Mahal (2) |
Precedent Study 2: School of Music, Lisbon (1)
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| Precedent Study 2: School of Music, Lisbon (2) |
Here are some photos of the physical models
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| Front view of the Concentric model |
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| Bird eye view of the Concentric model |
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| Perspective view of the Linear model |
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| Top view of the Linear model |
Project 2: Genius Loci (Site Analysis and Concept Development)
Group Work: Site Conditions and Analysis
For this project, we were required to produce a mircro-site analysis of Labrador Nature Reserve, Singapore. The site analysis should consists of site survey, orientation (sun path), climate, site coutour, vegetation, view and etc. Through this group work, I learned the proper way to document, interpret and analyze the site context and produce a site analysis.
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| Site Analysis |
Individual Work: Personal Interpretation & Concept Development as a Response
For individual work, we need to propose a conceptual design of a Visitor Interpretive Centre. Firstly, we are required to produce 4 sketches on site which is inspirational that will be the concept of our Visitor Interpretive Centre. From this individual work, I managed to convey and communicate my feelings through the sketches I did. Then, I concluded my sketches and developed the concept and my building, which is Divergent.
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| Sketch 1: Divergent |
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| Sketch 2: Magnificent |
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| Sketch 3: Deserted |
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| Sketch 4: Relief |
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| Idea development and digital model |
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| Floor plans |
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| Elevation |
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| Section |
Project 3: Genius Loci (Visitor Interpretive Center-VIC)
The objective of this project is to propose a design scheme which response to the site, functional programme and users' experience. The VIC needs to be 2-storeys within 450sqm, including internal and external spaces. There are 2 main purposes of this VIC. First purpose is to provide accommodation to display relevant and interpretive materials for public access and information. Second purpose is to to provide a point of reference that keeps alive the history/culture/memory of that site.
The VIC I proposed was based on my concept, which is divergent and contrast through unique condition and character of the site context. I started generating my ideas through deep consideration of natural sunlight, human scale, material and the construction method for the building. The VIC consists of basic spaces, like reception, public gathering space, gallery exhibition, washroom and etc. It taught me how to design a small community building which response to site, functional programme and the users' experience. Also, I managed to produce 2D orthographic drawings and a 1:75 scale sectional cut physical model.
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| Digital 3D Model |
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| Photomontage |
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| Presentation board |
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| North elevation view of the model |
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| Perspective view of the model |
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| Sectional cut of the model |
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