Portfolio - Theories of Architecture and Urbanism [ARC2224]

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE. BUILDING. DESIGN

Modern Architecture Studies in Southern Asia (MASSA) Research Unit

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)

Synopsis

This synopsis attempts to interpret architecture according to established architectural theory and conditions within which architecture is done.  In a group of 4/5 students, students are to present a synopsis of the given reading during the seminar sessions. It is intended to provide each student with the opportunity to share their knowledge with the class, and to help promote student discussions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES :

1. Describe the theoretical issues related to design through study of architecture and urbanism and its related studies

2. Relate architectural theories to contemporary architecture and urban forms

Synopsis 1 A Global Sense of Place – by Doreen Massey From Space, Place and Gender. Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, 1994.: https://attachment.fbsbx.com/file_download.php?id=1596772427233476&eid=ASsC_3fRLaZDmyCuen7mQwk8PCOs3X7ujAkST6rsbyVJz6dwveB30j3pmo5b1ly-zjY&inline=1&ext=1436377131&hash=ASsMWvhEv5w_fFZH

Synopsis 2 Towards a New Architecture -Le Corbusier

Synopsis 3 Learning from Las Vegas - Robert Venturi

Synopsis 4 Towards a Radical Eclecticism -Charles Jencks

Project 2 Part I: Analysing Self 

This project asks us to select a defined area of your hometown and see it “through the eyes” of one architect, urban designer or theoretician that was discussed in the lecture series. We are asked to apply or translate design theories and historic urban design approaches onto this area. Imagine how the architect or urban designer may have analysed and interpreted in this chosen area. So, I had chosen Kuala Lumpur and the theory is Complexity and Contradiction by Robert Venturi.

Project 2 Part II: ANALYZING AND THEORIZING ARCHITECTURE

This project attempts to convey an understanding of architect‟s architectural theory through a direct observation and analysis of his/her buildings. Using architecture as primary text, this project claims that the world of form is not arbitrary but displays an internal logic that has the capacity to convey meaning. Analytical illustrations are used extensively to reveal the conceptual and experiential order of the architecture.It will support students‟ learning since doing architecture can be developed by studying the work of others.