Architectural Thesis

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
AR. MANISH SHARMA
Assistant Professor

School of Architecture and Design

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY JAIPUR

Architectural Research Thesis
• ABSTRACT
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• LIST OF MAPS, CHARTS, GRAPHS & TABLES
• LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1: Background – (Problem statement; Research questions)
1.2: Objective – Sub-objectives
1.3: Methodology
1.4: Scope & Limitations
1.5: Justification
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CHAPTER 2 – LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1: Definitions and descriptions (background of literature review)
2.2: Different Authors and their books, articles etc. (Summary of whatever literature
reviewed)
2.2.1 Standards
2.2.2. Norms
2.2.3. Byelaws
2.2.4. Codes etc.
2.3: Architect’s perspective (Design considerations and concept development
strategies)
2.4: Research Arguments ( view points of different authors both for and against)
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CHAPTER 3 – RESEARCH DESIGN
3.1: Lessons learned through literature review and its interpretation
3.2: Important design considerations/ components of research topic
3.3: What data shall be collected
3.4: Data collection method
3.4.1: Observations
3.4.2: Interviews
3.4.3: More literature review
3.4.4: Questionnaire Survey
3.4.5: Photographic Survey
3.4.6: Map making (GIS/Remote Sensing)
3.4.7: Case studies method etc. Comparison of Local as well as International cases
3.5: Method of data presentation
3.6: Method of analysis
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Designing a

MALL or HOTEL or FMCG Store

What are the key design considerations?
ENTRANCE

• Approach (Universal Access, ease): RAMP/STAIR

• SPILL OVER (Utility, practical) : STORAGE/ STACKS/TROLLEYS
• Marketing : BANNERS
• SECURITY
• BUFFER
ACCESS CONTROLS

• One way movement?

• Additional Personal?
• Buffer space after control
• Visual Connect
ACCESS CONTROLS and CIRCULATION

• AUTOMATED?
• SHOPPING W/O STAFF?
• ON A TRAVELLATOR?

CONCEPT…….
BANNERS

• CEILING
• FLOOR (GUIDES/ OFFERS/ SECTIONS)
• WALLS
FLOOR

• FLOOR
• SAFETY GUIDES
• OFFERS
• SECTION DEMARCATION
CIRCULATION

• ACCESS POINTS
• AMIDST SHELVES
• BILLING COUNTERS
SHELVES

• SHELVES
• PRODUCT CATEGORY
• WALL STACKED
• ISLAND TYPE
• REFRIGERATORS (FRIDGE TYPE/ DEEP FREEZERS)
SHELVES

• SHELVES
• PRODUCT CATEGORY
• HEIGHT
• MATERIAL
BILLING COUNTERS

• EASE OF CIRCULATION
• CONTROL ACCESS
• MECHANISM
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CHAPTER 4 – ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
4.1: Interpretation of Research Findings into Design Brief
4.2: Derivation of space-area program
4.3: Site selection Criteria and analysis
4.4: Design Philosophy, Concepts and its Justification
Design considerations for functionality (derived from logical reasoning,
observation and literature review) like approach, space interrelation etc.
Climate
Site sustainability etc.

CHAPTER 5 –CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary of Outcomes/ Justifications for design brief
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CHAPTER 6: DESIGN PROPOSAL

6.1: Design Development Process

6.2: Master Planning Process and Alternatives Development
6.3: Detailed Design Process and Alternative development
6.4: Proposed Master Plan
6.5: Proposed Detailed Design (Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Views,
Details below ups, Block Models and Detailed Models.
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CHAPTER 07 – RESEARCH APPRAISAL

7.1: Brief Presented to the Jury

7.2: Comments and suggestions
7.5: Avenues for further research in future

8: REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

9: ANNEXURES
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CHAPTER 07 – RESEARCH APPRAISAL

7.1: Brief Presented to the Jury

7.2: Comments and suggestions
7.5: Avenues for further research in future

8: REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

9: ANNEXURES
Assignment
• Identify the design consideration/ parameters for designing a commercial store/
showroom for FMCG or Apparels.
• Put the same in form of an abstract.
• Do the referencing in APA style.
THANK YOU…