Architecture Design Studio 3

Architectural Design Studio 3

Project 1: Journey of the 5 Senses

Spatial organisation is a key consideration for architects in architectural design. The study and exploration of different spatial organization methods is important in design because it informs human occupation, behavior, and experience within architectural spaces. Writers such as Francis D.K. Ching labeled this as architectural ‘order’ whilst Alexander Purves called this ‘the formal patterns’.

Project 1 is an introductory project by which we are required to explore issues of spatial typologies and poetics through simple design exercises. Working in groups of 4-5 students, we are to propose 2 schemes for a Walkway Space themed ‘journey for the 5 senses’ and then design the space in the form of semi-open architecture by using two contrasting spatial types of our choice. There is no specific site for this design work. The story of your design should translate the literatures given by our tutor, and it should be informed by precedents studies.

Project 1A

Project 1B

Project 2: Genius Loci: Site Analysis & Concept Development

Society, culture, history, memory and the landscape of a particular place echoes the meaning of that ‘place’, or its ‘genius loci’. These qualities will inform the architectural concept and generators for Project 2. In Project 2, the design brief calls for an architectural response toward the sense of place with a strong engagement and relationship to the site and programmatic requirements.

The first assignment for Project 2 requires an analysis of the site context as a starting point. It is a fundamental need for any design project as it will suggest a series of parameters to suggest architectural solution, one that will be appropriate to the place and its meaning, and contributes to its context. The site needs to be understood, in both intuitive and personal ways, as well as quantitative and measured means. Techniques to record and understand the site are varied, from physical surveys to qualitative aspects of experience and personal interpretation of the place.

Project 2A:

Site Analysis: Bukit Cina Digital Presentation

Project 2B:

Site Analysis: Interim

After exploring about the genius loci, we were split to work individually for the rest of the semester’s module. The second part of the second project is also linked to the final project of the module, but focuses purely on our understanding of the genius loci and concept development for the final project.

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Project 3: VISITOR INTERPRETIVE CENTRE (VIC)

Project 1 introduced and explored the formal and poetic articulation of architecture in a site-less condition. Project 2 established a Design Concept as a driver for architectural development. In Project 3, the design brief calls for an architectural response to design AN INTERPRETIVE CENTRE emphasising a strong engagement and relationship to the site, spatial experiences and programmatic requirements.

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Reflection

Through Project 1 to 3, I've learned the importance of the senses of a place and building. A building has its spirit and soul towards it's surrounding and the importance of design plays a huge role to making the building functional and beautiful. I've also learned ho to utilize technology to the fullest in making digital presentations and renderings of the spaces.