Architectural Design Project
Project 1A: Pre-Design Studies & Analysis
In this phase, students in groups are to investigate, study and analyze the site to understand valuable components before designing. The study will enable students to gain familiarity with the site. To be immersed by 'sensing the place' allowing each to look into the current conditions of the site and relate it to the target user and objectives of the project. Hence, developing the most appropriate strategy and programme for it.
Project 1B : Design Strategies and Exploration
In this stage and upon clearly understanding the 3P: people, place and project, students will take the project to the next level. Under the tutor’s guidance and studio direction, students are to progress by exploring the project proposal presented by the group in Project 1a, individually. Each student explores design ideas within the proposal into multiple angles and possibilities, looking carefully into the functionality, effectiveness, spatial quality, and form composition. Design exploration is to represent the designer’s inquisitive nature and attitude through a series of schemes to analyze, test and challenge the ideas.
Presentation Board
Project 1C : Final Design Presentation & Report
Upon accomplishing project 1b, the student will proceed to finalize the scheme. Another 3-4 weeks are allotted for this stage. Each is to look and develop the scheme into a more resolved design before the final interim checking or the pre-final design review. In this phase, students are aided with a series of workshops focusing on improving their understanding of the Environmental and Technological strategies, structural concept, and overall building design and fire safety compliance.
Presentation Board
Design Report
Reflection
This semester has been very enjoyable and a sweet way to end uni life. I would like to thank my tutor Mr. Manny for his unconditional support and helpful feedback that I will take with me in my further studies.