ARCHITECTURE DESIGN 5
This design studio explores place-making in dense urban environments through responsive architecture and poetic design narratives, prioritizing in-depth exploration over complex programming. Key components include Townscape Appraisal (urban contextual study) and Responsive Architectural Design (capturing the spirit of place and daily life). Students will conduct urban studies, concept development, and massing strategies, culminating in a final design that integrates plan-section-elevation relationships to optimize urban space.
Project 1A
Preliminary Studies is a preparatory project focused on Townscape Assessment, analyzing a site's character, identity, and uniqueness. It introduces students to urban design fundamentals, identifying opportunities for responsive architecture and place-making within the urban context.
Project 1B
Project 1B aims to establish a design position and architectural strategy for a Community Centre in Brickfields, building on insights from Project 1A. The design should address character, continuity, enclosure, public realm quality, movement, legibility, adaptability, and diversity. Students will explore form typologies through 1:100 models, experimenting with layering, subtraction, and overlapping.
Project 1C
Project 1C aims to develop an architectural narrative for place-making through an integrated design. Students must resolve form, activity, and circulation with a focus on outdoor space, façade design, scale, flexibility, and public realm connectivity. The Community Centre should integrate structural, spatial, technical, environmental, and legislative aspects, emphasizing tropical architecture, lighting, and cohesive façades, ensuring seamless alignment with construction theory and the Building Services Module.
Reflection
This semester was the most challenging yet, but it pushed me to give my best in every task. Despite the difficulties, it was also the most rewarding and enjoyable. The knowledge and experiences I gained were immense and invaluable. I learned so much from my tutor and peers, making this journey truly enriching.
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