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Project Brief 1 Architecture Studio 3 s2 2017
Project Brief 1 Architecture Studio 3 s2 2017
Project Brief 1 Architecture Studio 3 s2 2017
Presentation
Project 1 LO 1-3 20% of Final Verbal
Group Panel + Scaled
Grade presentation
Model
spaces. Writers such as Francis D.K. Ching labeled this as architectural order whilst
Alexander Purves called this the formal patterns.
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Tasks
Project 1 consists of 2 main tasks as described below:
As part of this, the objective of Project 1a is to identify and analyze spatial order and spatial poetics through precedent
studies. The main aim is to analyse 2 selected architectural precedents. Each group of students is to analyse the spatial
poetics & spatial typology of the selected precedents. The analysis of the design approaches will inform the preceding
design projects for the remaining semester. Thus, the selection of precedents should be critical and inspirational.
Tasks
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. Record your analysis on multiple sheets of A3 butter paper. The precedent study
should provide the following analysis:
SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES
1. State and describe the spatial typologies applied in the design
2. Explain how the spaces are organised and ordered
3. Explain how the typologies ordered the use of the design
See Francis D.K. Chings Form, Space & Order & Purves Formal Patterns
SPATIAL POETICS
1. What is the design considerations employed to explore spatial poetry/poetics/experiences?
2. How are the spaces articulated in terms of the poetics, sensuality and tactility of architectural spaces?
Flow of experience (identify key circulation/journey).
Using at least 5 images/perspective that illustrate poetics of space, analyse how the experiential space is
created: Engagement with senses; Manipulation of light and its effects on space (natural & artificial); Texture and
materiality; Scale and proportion of spaces etc
3, Plan-Section relationship
Co-relate the plan to one of the most interesting section of your selected building. Study the section and analyse
how it is designed. Comment on the relationship between inside/outside, volumes and scale of space, variation
and hierarchy of spaces
See Steven Holls Questions of Perception: The Phenomenology of Space & Juhani Pallasmaas The Eyes of the Skin
Subsequent to your analysis of each precedent, conclude the manner in which spatial experiences and use are designed and
articulated. Use diagrams, photos and minimal annotations to illustrate your analysis.
Learning from the design strategies of Project 1a, design a Memorial themed the journey for the five senses.
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Tasks
1. Consider the given event and visualise it from an architectural viewpoint.
2. Translate the event into a form by using 2 contrasting spatial typologies. Guidelines are below:
10 m
10 m
50 meters
10 m
3. Via white card or digital modelling, produce study models for each spatial typology.
4. Based on the sketch design, develop plans and sections (at an appropriate scale depending on your design scheme) with
considerations of human scale, light/shadow, materials / texture. Section is to be drawn using pencil and butter paper.
Submission requirements
Project 1a: 2 x A3 panels (1 panel for each project) that includes diagrams, photos and minimal annotations illustrating the
analysis of your selected precedents
Project 1b: 8 x A3 panels (4 panels for each project) that includes Plan(s), Section(s), Images of poetic spaces for each
scheme.
Assessment criteria
Project 1a
Clarity and comprehensiveness of analysis
Evidence of research and use of texts/terminologies in the formulation of analysis
Ability to draw conclusions on analysis
Professionalism & quality of presentation
Ability to work as a team
Project 1b
Design captures translation of poetry to architecture
Design is informed by precedent studies
Design is generated by exploration of space-making through the different spatial types
Design considers users experiences (human scale, light/shadow, materiality)
Vigorous process of making
Communication through final model, visual presentation & verbal presentation
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References
5.
1. D.K. Ching, F. 1993. Architecture: Form Space and Order (2nd ed.). Van Nostrand Reinhold
2. Gregory, Rob. 2008. Key Contemporary Buildings. Laurence King Publishing Ltd, London.
3. Holl, Steven. 1994. Questions of Perception: Phenomenology of Architecture, eds Steven Holl, Juhani Pallasmaa,
Alberto Perez-Gomez, A+U
4. Pallasmaa, Juhani. 2005. The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. John-Wiley and Sons Ltd: Great Britain
5. Purves, Alexander. 1982. The Persistence of Formal Patterns, in Perspecta, Vol. 19, pp. 138-163
6. Website of Serpentine Gallery Pavillion: http://www.serpentinegallery.org/architecture/
Also see works of Land-artist such as Christo & Claude, memorials by Maya Lin & Peter Eisenman for inspirations and ideas.
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Date: 23 Aug 2017 Date: 28 Aug 2017 Date: 28 Aug 2017
Email: Keith.Tan@taylors.edu.my Stream Coordinator Programme Director
(Design Studies)
Remarks:
1. The project brief is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2. Any changes to the Scheme of Work shall be communicated (in writing) to the Programme Director and the approved
revised version must be communicated to the students
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