Shalinn Tan Jiawen
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building and Design
Bachelor of Science(Hons) in Architecture
Project 2:
Design Strategy Proposal
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A more detailed and finalized Project Brief will be developed on this part of the project (Project 1b), second stage of the 3 part project. In this phase, students will be taking the information’s gathered and through the fields of survey and will create 2-3 or several options for consideration. Student will study, analyse and further develop these ideas and options through the use of conceptual drawings such as: sketches, diagrams and study models to visualize different routes and approaches to the project. Conceptual drawings encourages student to explore an idea or range of ideas, development, approach concept, developmental approach and design intent much better. Drawings will be more loose, but drawn to scale, may do free hand or drafted. Use roll of tracing paper, butter paper to show schemes and conceptual studies of site and spaces, form studies and approach (elevation, section, axonometric view, and perspective view and study models). Concept should grapple real issues, site, restrictions, parameters, urban context and encapsulate the principles of the design scheme. Exploration is important and never a ‘Eureka’ where the single initial idea resolved every aspect: organizational, programmatic, technical, financial, social and contextual are to be considered. Students are expected to have read the pertinent design guidelines based on UBBL, fire safety regulation and the UBBL guidelines. Design strategies should incorporate the structural logic and understanding (plans to show columns, sections to show beams and slab); environmental considerations likewise are to be indicated.
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The objectives are:
1. To develop a design strategy (to the level of sketch design phase) for your proposed project
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Whilst the learning outcomes are to:
1. Formulate a simple brief that include appropriate architectural programme and planning within a selected architectural context
2. Analyse case studies to gain understanding of architectural responses and strategies of an intentional design strategy to inform the design project
3. Conduct contextual and user analysis in the pre-design phase
4. Produce a formal architectural design strategy that response to the proposed brief
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My design position is to strengthen the connections between land, nature, city, culture, civic space and infrastructure by creating a true meeting place for the town as the whole, offer qualitative transition from the city to the park, from urban to wild and to complement existing and future issues and programmes on site in a bid to create awareness to health and mental wellness for fellow Malaysians.
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Project 1:
Developing an Architectural Position and the Programme
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This module is a thematic studio based on the theme of “sustaining humanities’ architecture for people, place and time. Designing for sustainability has been a fundamental issue for architects in our time within global and regional contexts. In line with the current discourse on sustainability, It upholds the believe that architecture can create better places, that architecture can affect society and humanity, and that it can have a role in making a place civilized by making a community more liveable. Students are required to further develop the proposed design project by their supervisor that reflect the theme and finalize a programme that addresses the needs of the required user group, as well as provide spaces that invite interaction with the surrounding contextual conditions. In addition to the theme of sustaining humanities, the module focuses on the development of students’ ability to integrate considerations of technology, environment and cultural context in architectural design, and offers a platform for students to develop their own position in developing their individual project. To achieve this aim, the design project is divided into three main phases. This Project Brief is developed for the first part (Project 1a) of the three-part assessment are as follows:
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The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. Develop a simple brief for an architectural design project
2. Conduct pre-design analyse to inform the design project
Our site was located on the open car park of Central Market. In this project, we are to further develop the studio design project and position in architecture. In a group of 9, we began with considering a position/topic in architectural design that we would like to explore, guided by your supervisor. In this sense, we chose "Sustaining Humanities by Tracing Malaysian Patterns". Based on that, we conducted and presented the following pre-design analysis:
1. Studies of the contextual conditions of our site
2. Studies on our selected user group and building types
3. Studies on precedents that inform the ideas/approach/strategies underlying our design.
Based on our pre-design phase, we developed a simple design brief that includes:
the topic of exploration, the building type, the user group, the schedule of accommodation.
We also provided Pre-design analysis, where we assembled all the parts and pieces of the bigger picture. 1
. Reviewing building code and local or city ordinance,
2. Initiative on establishing design parameters,
3. Take initiative consider and study solar analysis and other site specific analysis
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From this project, I learnt to:
1. Formulate a simple brief that include appropriate architectural programme and planning within a selected architectural context
2. Analyse case studies to gain understanding of architectural responses and strategies of an intentional design strategy to inform the design project 3. Conduct contextual and user analysis in the pre-design phase
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Semester 6
Design Studio VI
[ARC 60108]
The objectives of this semester is
1. To create architecture with a social impact and the resolution and integration of technology, environment and cultural context in architectural design.
2. To develop an architectural position and design brief and propose strategies to resolve social issues pertinent within the conditions of the urban landscape
3. Address the social needs of an urban place and provide interaction and connection of people in the urban spaces.
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Project 3:
Design Strategy Proposal
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In addition to students ability to develop their own position in developing their individual project within the theme of ‘sustaining humanities’- architecture for people, place and time, one key aspect of the design project is to develop holistic and integrated aspects of technology, environment and cultural context in architectural design. Subsequent to Phase 2: Design Strategy and Schematic Design phase, students are required to further develop scheme with the incorporation of environmental strategies and technological resolutions. The intention of integrating the E&T aspect is to strengthen design on the aspect of sustainability and buildability. Student will have additional guidance from their E&T tutor who will look into improving the green and sustainability component, suggesting on passive cooling techniques and technological innovations. The studies will be included in a 5000 word comprehensive design report. This phase is integrated with the module Building Technology 2. The co-requisite module will look into how to improve the structural aspect and buildability of the project.
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The objective is:
1. To consolidate an understanding of the holistic nature of the architectural design process, to a given degree of detail, with emphasis on design as an integrative process, drawing as appropriate on previous subjects of the program.
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My learning outcome from this project will be:
1. being able to produce design development drawings for a selected portion of design with a suitable level of complexity
2. Design with considerations of building performance (thermal comfort, acoustic and lighting), regulatory frameworks, and health and safety considerations.
3. Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling, verbal presentation and a design report to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas.
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In this project, apart from the presentation boards, we also prepared a comprehensive design report to support our design.
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