MODULE 9-11:

MODEL MAKING &

PHOTOGRAPHY
JAPANESE PAGODA DESIGN ADAPTATION

MANUAL VISUAL TECHNIQUES 3

USTCA A.Y. 2021-2022
PREPARED BY: AR. ANNA ESTELA ROSARIO U. SALAZAR

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This lecture was produced by a member of the UST Architecture faculty in preparation for S.Y. 2021-22. These slides and any portion
thereof may not be reproduced or used without the written consent of the university except for brief quotes or for review.
MOD MODEL MAKING
9-10 OBJECTIVES &
INSTRUCTIONS
 • To create a detailed 3D Architectural
Model of a Pagoda Design adapted from
a Japanese Pagoda.
• To use varied techniques to show
Detailed 3D Model of a three-dimensional material finishes and
necessary details to present the
architecture and site features in
three-dimensional form.
PAGODA DESIGN
• To provide proper scale and proportion of
the subject, and the site elements in
three-dimensional form.
OBJECTIVES

adapted from a • To produce well thought-out and visually

Japanese Pagoda appealing architectural scale model
presentation.
• To explore visual presentation
enhancements with the aid of digital
processing.
 GRADING CRITERIA
OBJECTIVES
 3D PRESENTATION OF
MATERIALS & SITE 40 pts

SCALE AND PROPORTION 25 pts

COMPOSITION 25 pts
OBJECTIVES

COMPLETENESS 10 pts

100 POINTS
 3D
GRADING CRITERIA 3D PRESENTATION OF
MATERIALS & SITE
OBJECTIVES

• Use of varied techniques to show material

finishes and necessary details to present
the architecture and site features in 3D
form.
• Exploration on photography and digital
processing to enhance the 3D
presentation.
 S/P
GRADING CRITERIA SCALE AND PROPORTION
OBJECTIVES

• Application of proper scale and

proportion of the subject, and the
site elements in 3-dimensional form.
 CO
GRADING CRITERIA COMPOSITION
OBJECTIVES

• Proposed design solutions should

answer the design problem and work
harmoniously with the site
conditions.
 CL
GRADING CRITERIA COMPLETENESS
OBJECTIVES

• Overall accomplished work and

order of presentation.
 PLATE NO.: 04

PLATE TITLE: JAPANESE PAGODA

INSTRUCTIONS

SUBMISSION SCHEDULES:
CONCEPT OCTOBER 18-23, 2021
MODEL NOVEMBER 4-6, 2021
 Site Conditions
• The Site is 30m x 30m parcel of land
located in the Province of Rizal
intended for a curated Japanese
Create a Conceptual Design Garden.
based on these • The site has a sloping terrain and
INSTRUCTIONS

bounded by a man-made water

GENERAL PARAMETERS feature on the NE.

Kindly observe topography and site

orientation.
 MAN-MADE
WATER FEATURE
Site Conditions
• The Site is 30m x 30m parcel of land
located in the Province of Rizal
intended for a curated Japanese
Garden.
• The site has a sloping terrain and
INSTRUCTIONS

bounded by a man-made water

feature on the NE.

Kindly observe topography and site

1.50M SIDEWALK
orientation.

N 6.00M TWO-WAY ROAD

 Pagoda Design Massing
• 20 m Maximum Height
• 3-Storeys
• 6m x 6m Building Footprint (span of
Create a Conceptual Design
eaves can be wider)
based on these
INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL PARAMETERS Architectural Finishes

• Material specifications should be in
line with the Japanese Pagoda
Design
 Site Development
• The Pagoda should be the focal
point of the development
Create a Conceptual Design
• Include site/space enclosure
based on these (soft/hard barriers) and transitions
INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL PARAMETERS (sidewalk and road)

• Softscapes and hardscapes should
be adaptable to the local climate
 Site Development
• Curate the landscaping influenced by
the elements found in a Japanese
Garden:
Create a Conceptual Design • Include elements of rock, foliage,
based on these varied ground covers, pathwalks,
INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL PARAMETERS
and ornaments
• Consider balance, symbolisms,
and your interpretation of
borrowed scenery or “shakkei”
based on the site conditions
preferred
 • On a 12”x18” paper provide a
polychromatic sketch of the
following:
• Form Evolution and Massing
• Site Context and Material/Color
Scheme
• Site Development, Scale 1:200M
PLATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Include a brief narrative about the
INSTRUCTIONS

Design Concept
CONCEPT SHEET
• Sketches shall be in any preferred
mixed media presentation

• Proposal of multiple concepts/forms

are encouraged to obtain the best
option
 • Provide an Architectural Model Scale
1:100M on a solid flat base, all material
finishes and site elements shall be
presented as detailed as possible

• Any raw materials appropriate to

PLATE REQUIREMENTS: construct a scaled model can be used
except for the use of 3D printers,
laser-cuts, and digital fabrication to
INSTRUCTIONS

produce any part of the model

3D ARCHITECTURAL MODEL
• Printing architectural finishes and
materials that will be manually cut and
attached to the model are allowed,
kindly ensure that material character
should still be in 3D form
 • Submit all works as combined PDF
file in the student’s preferred layout

• The PDF file should contain RAW

PLATE REQUIREMENTS: Photos of:
• Complete Site Development
Plan in flat lay
INSTRUCTIONS

3D ARCHITECTURAL MODEL • Front Elevation view

• Right Side Elevation view
• Rear Elevation view
• Left Side Elevation view
• Aerial view
 • Also incorporated in the PDF file are
DIGITAL PROCESSED Photos of:
• Complete Site Development Plan in
flat lay,
• Front Elevation view
• Right Side Elevation view
PLATE REQUIREMENTS: • Rear Elevation view
• Left Side Elevation view
• Aerial view
INSTRUCTIONS

• Spot Perspectives using applicable

3D ARCHITECTURAL MODEL photo composition techniques to
show details
• Digitally layer the background and
foreground elements, lighting and
tone enhancements, human figures,
vehicles, and complete labels.
 • Progress Photo Minimum Output
• Photo of the Base Model
• Half-done Site
PLATE REQUIREMENTS: • Half-done Pagoda
• Final touches and finishing
• Completed Model
INSTRUCTIONS

3D ARCHITECTURAL MODEL
• Students should regularly consult
their work to their Professors during
designated class hours.
 “Commit to the Lord whatever you AR. ANNA ESTELA ROSARIO U. SALAZAR
do, and He will establish your MVT 3 Course Facilitator
plans.” - Proverbs 16:3 ausalazar@ust.edu.ph

________________
This lecture was produced by a member of the UST Architecture faculty in preparation for S.Y. 2021-22. These slides and any portion thereof may not be
reproduced or used without the written consent of the university except for brief quotes or for review.