Architectural Design Studio 5
Project 1: Site Analysis
The first project of the Semester V module, Architectural Design Studio V, was a group project that focuses on investigating the basic notions of the city, following the principle of the “5 Points”.
This assignment aims to introduce us to the basics of the urban design and the relation to architecture.
Grouped into sets of 13-14 students, this first project comprises of three main components, the site documentation, site analysis, and precedent studies with a firm understanding to the site which will remain as the location for the final project.
The outcome is a full, comprehensive documentation and analysis of the site, including proper drawings and supporting images. A supporting physical model supports the study.
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Project 2: Final Project
The final design project of the module is an individual final project that picks up off the site analysis study of the first project.
The design focus of the semester is a community library within an urban infill site. The design of the building is to consist of appropriate architectural responses that address the aspects of the urban street context and user patterns as discerned in the first half of the project. Apart from the narrative set from the first project, this design strategy for the second half is individually derived, with focuses on the structural, spatial and environmental requirements to address the community/social/urban factor of the site.
The final design is to consist of a full-arrangement of proper architectural drawings (plans, sections, elevations, etc.…) with a physical model, concept diagrams and 3D visuals of the final design, spanning within 8-10 A1 boards.
Below are images of my final project:
3D Renderings
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Final Board
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Reflection
Through Project 1 to 2, I've learned to design a space according to the urban context as well as adapting to the needs of the community and space, while also responding to the contextual architecture. I've learned the importance of community building in a urban context and the way the form follows function in my library. I have also learned to make design processes part of the importance of coming out with the final outcome. In conclusion, a building needs to be designed for the people in mind with a relationship to it's surroundings and also to the occupants, climate, ergonomics, construction, function and other special fixtures.
