ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECT

Project 1A: Pre-Design Analysis

In a group of 8 to 10, we are required to conduct and present pre-design analysis which will further develop the studio design project and position in architecture. Task to complete including

1. Studies of the contextual conditions of your site

2. Studies on your selected user group and building types

3. Studies on the cultural and meaning place.

4. Studies on the current restrictions and proposed development on site and how it will affect the project and design.

5. Studies on precedents that inform the ideas/approach/strategies that can be used in developing project and programme.

Based on the pre-design phase, a simple yet comprehensive presentation should be done in form of video, slide and others that can capture people, place and time on the given site.

Project 1B: Architectural Proposition & Design Strategy Proposal

It is an individual component. A more detailed and finalized Project Brief will be developed in this part of the project. After going through the part 1A pre-design analysis, we are expected to further develop and finalize the project brief and programmatic responses leading design strategies. We are required to produce a formal architectural design strategy in response the proposed project based on the chosen site and programme. Few consideration should be taken when developing the design.

1. The design should explore and express your position in architecture, and synthesize issues relating to programme, user, site and other regulatory requirements. 2. Consider and include expanded aspects of design development in tandem with the design of spaces, e.g. regulatory requirements, fire safety, materials, construction; buildability, sustainability, feasibility and other relevant considerations, wherever possible, integrating their development to produce a richer, more multi-layered design. 3. The design considers and is sensitive to site context. Aim to address issues on site, aim to give the best design approach.

Interim 1

Interim 2

Project 1C: Detailed Design + Final Executive Report

In this project, we are required to document and produce a report of our proposed design. Tasks are as follow

1. Based on your proposed sketch design, consider and include expanded aspects of design development in tandem with the design of spaces, e.g. regulatory requirements, fire safety, materials, construction, sustainability, feasibility and other relevant considerations, wherever possible, integrating their development to produce a richer, more multi-layered design.

2. Develop a selected portion of your design for technological development and resolution. Tectonic thinking in design approach.

3. Integrate environmental strategies into your design. May look into current sustainable trends and design features.

4. To present work in a most comprehensive, systematic, creative and comprehendible manner. Architectural Visualization, modelling and report.