SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE. BUILDING. DESIGN
Modern Architecture Studies in Southern Asia (MASSA) Research Unit
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)
Project 1: DECONSTRUCTING Part One- Case Study and Thematic Research
This project is to research and establish an understanding
of a theme that will be used to analyse a selected building. The task that we need to do is to select a theme and then conduct an in-depth research on it. This is to allow us to have a broad
understanding of the theme that we are undertaking. Besides, we are required to conduct research and present our findings based on light and shadow, movement and function and scale. These three sub- themes relate to our theme of choice is open to interpretation but should be based on in- depth research and findings. In addition of that, it also expose students to other areas of knowledge beyond architecture and also develop a concise understanding of the selected subject of interest. For me, I had chosen shadow puppetry as my theme of this project.
PRESENTATION BOARD
In this project, it made me gained further knowledge of a subject of interest outside of the architecture. Besides, I gained an alternative interpretation and understanding of
these elements that are associated to architecture: light and shadow, movement,
and, function and scale.
Project 2: DECONSTRUCTING Part Two- Case Study and Analytical Diagrams
This is the continuous project from project 1 which is based on the
research of the theme, we have to select a building and present it in a series of diagrams. In this project, diagramming will be
employed as both an analytical tool as well as a graphical one to present our understanding
and investigation of the building. The diagram is typically used as a tool and
means of not only analysis, but in the design process as a method of conception
and exploration, be it of a single idea or a multitude of issues. The objectives of this project is to develop a critical and
comprehensive analysis of a building and employ diagramming as a method of
investigation in analyzing the conception and design development of a building to develop an awareness of the
communicative efficacy of diagrams.
PRESENTATION BOARD
Throughout this project, I had learnt how to discern and produce visually
effective and communicative diagrams. In addition of that, it allows me to employ the use of diagrams to
explore and investigate key ideas and thematic issues related to building
design and also develop a critical understanding of
the constructs, themes and ideas of a building.
Project 2: RECONSTRUCTING Part Two- Modelling the Interpretation
In this project we have to produce a conceptual architectural model based on the respective analyses carried out on the
selected themes in Project 1 and building case studies in Project 2 which conveys an interpretation of the
building in a creative and communicative manner. This model should be an interpretation of the building
communicating key ideas derived from the thematic analysis. The objectives of this project is to expand on the student’s ability to
abstract meaning and generate ideas over direct representation and
symbolism in the process of design conceptualization. Besides, it expands on the art and application
of diagramming as a multi-faceted tool for ideation, exploration and
communication in design conceptualization and development.
CONCEPTUAL MODEL
PRESENTATION BOARD
Throughout the process of doing this project, I able to analyse and re-interpret
architectural design in relation to different themes or philosophies. In addition of that, I had learnt how to develop and abstract conceptual
ideas for architectural design proposals and also discern effective types and
techniques of diagramming to explore and communicate thematic ideas.
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