LING TECK ONG 0303127
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA) Research Unit
Bachelor of Science (Honours)(Architecture)
ARCHITECTURE TECHNIQUE [ARC 2712]
Project 1
Deconstructing Part One - Case Study and Thematic Research
6 A3 Panel of Project 1
Theme: Skateboarding
Introduction:
The aim of this project is to research and establish an understanding of a theme in wivh to study it. You will then conduct an in-depth research on the theme of your analysis alone. This is to aloow you to have a board understanding of the theme that you are undertaking.
Objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1) To expose students to other areas of knowledge beyond architecture
2) To develop a concise understanding of the selected subject of interest.
Learning Outcomes of this Project:
1) Gain further knowledge of a subject of interest outside of architecture
2) Gain an alternative interpretation and understnading of these elements that are associated to architecture: light and shadow, movement, function and scale.
Project 2
Deconstructing Part Two - Case Study anad Analytical Diagrams
Introduction:
Based on the research of your theme in Project 1, you shall now commence your analysis of the building you selected.
Present the case study in a series of diagrams. In this project, diagramming will be employed as both an analytical tool as well as a graphical one to present your understanding and investigation of th building. The diagram is tpically used as a tool and means of not only analysis, but in the design process as a method of conception and exploration, be it of a single idea or a multitude of issues.
Objectives of Project:
1) To develop a critical and comprehensive analysis of a building
2) To employ diagramming as a method of investigation in analyzing the conception and design development of a building
3) To develop an awareness of the communicative efficacy of diagrams.
Learning Outcomes of this Project:
1) Discern and produce visually effective and communicative diagrams
2) Employ the use of diagrams to explore and investigate key ideas and thematic issues related to building design
3) Develop a critical understanding of the constructs, themes and ideas of a building.
Project 3
Reconstructing Part Three - Modelling the Interpretation
Introduction:
Based on the respective analysis carried out on the selected themes in Project 1 and building case studies in Project 2, you are to produce a conceptual architecture model which conveys an interpretation of the building in a creative and communicative manner.
This model should not be an exact scaled replica of the building, rather it should be an interpretation of the building communicating key ideas derived from the thematic analysis
Objectives of Project:
1) To expand on the student's ability to abstract meaning and explore/generate ideas over direct representation and symbolism in the process of design conceptualization.
2) To expand on the art and application of diagramming as a multi-faceled tool for ideation, exploration and communication in design conceptualization and development.
Learning Outcomes of this Project:
1) Analyse and re-interpret architectural design in relation to different themes/philosophies.
2) Develop and abstract conceptual ideas for architectural design proposals.
3) Discern effective types and techniques of diagramming to explore and communicate thematic ideas.
