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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO III

by Ms. Patmaselvi Paramarajah

This studio emphasizes on the poetics of place and the experiential qualities of space in architecture. In the module, students are introduced to, firstly, an exploration of spatial typologies and poetics in architecture; and secondly, the concept of neighborhood and community. In their preliminary design work, students engage with literature studies and interpretation as well as translating into design of different spatial typologies (i.e. linear, spiral, spine, centric, etc) which explore the idea of architectural tectonics and experiences. Subsequently, the major project involves the design of a small scale community building (typically a Visitor Interpretive Centre) in the open landscape/suburban condition which engages with the spirit of place inherent within the site, the site topography, history and socio-cultural events. The design work explores the plan-section​

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Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and explain different spatial types in architecture, and how they inform spatial use and experience

2. Create tectonic expressions of different spatial typologies which impact on the uses and experiential conditions of space

3. Generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with considerations of human scale, natural light, materiality and textures

4. Produce site analysis which document, interpret and analyze the physical conditions of the site and ‘genius loci’ of place and generate design based on the unique character and conditions of the site context

5. Design and present a small scale community building which responds to the site (site topography, history and socio-cultural events), a functional programme and users’ experience

PROJECT 1A-  MEMORIAL

26th April 2018

PRECEDENT STUDIES: Analysing spatial poetics & spatial typologies in architecture

​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’. This is an introductory assignment by which you are required to analyse spatial typologies and poetics case studies.

Objectives of the Project :

  •  Identify and analyze spatial order and spatial poetics through precedent studies. 

  • Analyse the spatial poetics & spatial typology of the selected precedents.

 

Project Details :
Research 

  •  2 precedents for analysis

  • One precedent must be PRE-MODERN MOVEMENT, and one precedent must be CONTEMPORARY. Also, one precedent must be LINEAR, and the other CONCENTRIC.

 

Analysis

  • Describe the spatial typologies applied in the design.

  • How the spaces are organised and ordered.

  • How the typologies ordered the use of the design.

 

Requirements:
2 x A3 panels that includes diagrams, photos and minimal annotations illustrating the analysis of your selected precedents

26th April 2018

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PROJECT 1B- Journey for the 5 senses Memorial

Objectives of the Project :
Learning from the design strategies of PROJECT 1A,  design a Memorial themed the ‘journey for the five senses’.

​ Project Details :

  • Captures translation of poetry to architecture

  • Design is informed by precedent studies

  • Design is generated by exploration of space-making through the different spatial types

  • Considers users’ experiences (human scale, light/shadow, materiality)

  • Vigorous process of making

  • Communication through final model, visual presentation & verbal presentation 


Requirements 

  •  8 x A3 panels that includes Plan(s), Section(s), Images of poetic spaces for each scheme. 

  • PHYSICAL Sketch model of the finalized scheme (at an appropriate scale). 

  • Butter paper evidence of design process and thoughts through a series of models vignettes

Concentric Board 1
Concentric Board 2
Linear Board 1
Linear Board 2
Linear Model
Linear model
Detail
Detail
Concentric Model
Presentation Day
Presentation Day

PROJECT 2- GENIUS LOCI Site Analysis & Concept Development

24th May 2018

Objectives of the Project :

  • Generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with consideration of human scale, natural light, materiality and textures

  • Produce site analysis which document, interpret and analyse the physical conditions of the site and ‘genius loci’ of place and generate design based on the unique character and conditions of the site context​

 

Group work: Site conditions & analysis
Conduct site analysis of the physical context within the identified MACRO site.

Requirements:
Produce a site analysis of the identified MACRO site. 5-10 minute digital presentation per group.​

Individual work: Personal Interpretation & Concept Development as a response
Produce your personal interpretation of the MACRO site in the form of sketches. The personal interpretations of the overall character of the site will inform subsequent design decisions.Conclude by identifying the key character(s) of place that would form inspiration in the design, and then present a Design Concept for a Visitor’s Interpretive Centre derived from the issues discovered.

Requirements:

  • Individual interpretation hand-sketches on 2 x A3 panel.

  • Individual Concept Drawings : 1 Plan, 1 Section, 1 Elevation at an appropriate scale, with text to illustrate the concept.

  • 1 concept model (either physical OR digital), in context with your MICRO site (total 4 x A3 panels, including digital model).

SITE ANALYSIS

CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT

POETIC DRAWINGS

PROJECT 3- GENIUS LOCI Visitor Interpretive Centre (VIC)

22nd May 2018

The design brief calls for an architectural response to design AN INTERPRETIVE CENTRE sited in Batu Caves, emphasising a strong engagement and relationship to the site, spatial experiences and programmatic requirements.

​Objectives of the Project :

  • Produce site analysis which document, interpret and analyze the site context and the ‘genius loci’ of place and generate design based on the unique character and conditions of the site context.

  • Generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with considerations of human scale, natural light, materials/texture.

  • Design a small scale community building which response to the site (site topography, history and social-cultural events), functional program and users’ experiences.


The Interpretive Centre will serve two purposes :
To provide a physical point of reference with visual significance that keeps alive the culture/history/memory/essence of the site.
To provide accommodation to house and display relevant material and interpretive material for public access and information.

Project Details :
The end-product must meet the criteria of a tectonically and poetically expressive space. You will be graded based on the clarity and development of the following:

  • Site/Contextual response: Pragmatic and metaphysical response to the positioning of architecture within its context

  • Programmatic response: Development of functional requirements and the relationships between spaces to facilitate the given programme and the accuracy of the provided area schedule.

  • Richness & Articulation of design work: Exploration and Development of Formal and Spatial Qualities through models and drawings.

  • Completeness of emphasised SECTION drawings and MODEL with some indication of materiality and construction.

PRESENTATION BOARDS

MODEL

TAYLOR'S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES

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