Project 1c: Detailed Design and Final Executive Report

Introduction

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.

Objective

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.

Boards

Report:

https://www.slideshare.net/ChengWeiChia/studio-report-a3

Project 2: DOCUMENTATION OF A MEDIUM-SIZED PROJECT

Introduction

This involves the documentation of your Studio 6 Architectural Design Project, to apply the principles learned in Project 1 to your final project. Students from Design Studio 4 or 5 will use their design in Studio 4 or 5 for the study.

Objectives:

• To understand the application of management techniques in the control and direction of project resources 
• To evaluate the dynamic changes which occur during a project’s life cycle and the nature of a project’s success. 
• To understand the means of evaluating and managing risks that can lead to success and failure in a project’s performance. Learning Outcomes of this Project

Report:

https://www.slideshare.net/ChengWeiChia/project-2-report-85334211

Project 1: DEFINING AND DOCUMENTING A PROJECT

Introduction

This involves the application of the principles, issues and theories discussed thus far in the Project Management module, and their application into a simple construction project.

Objectives:

• To understand the application of management techniques in the control and direction of project resources 
• To appreciate the need for Project Management in a real project environment 
• To understand the basic stages of project management in the construction industry 
• To understand the basic roles of the different consultants in the construction industry 
• To understand the use of "Success Criteria" in evaluating a project

Report:

https://issuu.com/weizhen95/docs/pm1

Project: ‘Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space’

Introduction

Students are required to present an in-depth and analytical research study on the designated topic. Students are to explore the idea of “Life Between Buildings Using Public Space” (1986) by Jahn Gehl. The project consisted of 2 parts; the first is case study and the second part is to produce a comparative analysis essay. Jahn Gehl, is a Danish architect and urban design consultant based in Copenhagen whose career has focused on improving the quality of urban life by re-orienting city design towards the pedestrian and cyclist. He published his influential Life Between Buildings in Danish in 1971, with the first English translation published in 1987. Gehl advocates a sensible, straightforward approach to improving urban form: systematically documenting urban spaces, making gradual incremental improvements, then documenting them again. Gehl receives many awards for his efforts and participates in and advises many urban design and public projects around the world (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Gehl)

PROJECT PART 1: CASE STUDY

Jahn Gehl in the Life Between Buildings (1971) “examined the relationship between patterns of space use, especially outdoor activities, and the spatial properties of the physical world. He introduced the concepts of necessary, optimal and social activities (Beatriz Campos, http://www.journalofspacesyntax.org/) For this particular task, students are to read Jahn Gehl’s Life Between Buildings (Chapter 1). Subsequently, the students are to examine patterns of social activities in a city (foreign city to be provided by instructor*) and identify ‘contact points’. They are to classify the varying degrees of contact intensity. Students are expected to research for information from publications, internet and other relevant sources.

Board:

https://www.slideshare.net/ChengWeiChia/roppongi-group-to-aumarch-2017

PROJECT PART 2: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ESSAY

Part 2 of the project requires students to write a comparative analysis essay based on findings from case study (Part 1) and local site research (Studio). Students are to examine similarities and dissimilarities based on the patterns of social activities, types of ‘contact points’. And the varying degrees of contact intensity between the two cities. A comparative analysis essay is a commonly used type of writing assignment where students are require to critically analyze any two subjects, finding and pointing out their similarities and/or dissimilarities. Students are expected to research for information from publications, internet and other relevant sources. For local site, students are expected to conduct own site observation (Studio)

Essay:

https://www.slideshare.net/ChengWeiChia/introduction-78383844

Synopsis:

 Subsequent to each thematic lecture, students are required to submit a synopsis in the form of a reaction paper. Its aim is for the students to read a selected reading in relation to the theme that has been discussed in class for the week and submit a reaction paper to the text. There will be a total to 3 synopses. A reaction or response paper requires the writer to analyze a text, then develop commentary related to it. It requires thoughtful reading, research and writing. It should identify the key points highlighted in the text and then focus on your personal perspective on issues raised through the text. In addition to your personal perspective, you should identify experiences or insights that have shaped your perspective.

Synopsis 1

https://www.slideshare.net/ChengWeiChia/synopsis-1-78383870

Synopsis 2

https://www.slideshare.net/ChengWeiChia/synopsis-2-78383878

Synopsis 3

https://www.slideshare.net/ChengWeiChia/synopsis-3-78383887

Assignment 2: Interpretation & Analysis

Introduction

The aim of this assignment is to translate your research into a visual representation. This assignment will be carried out upon return from your study tour. You are required to analyse and interpret the documentation you have gathered in the study tour. The final document shall be a compilation of your research proposal, analyses and interpretation of your research topic.

Poster:

Assignment 1B: Experience & Capture – Documentation of Observations and Findings

Introduction

This group assignment will be undertaken during the site visit. It involves a documentation process by which you are required to collect and collate as much data as you could, relating to your chosen topic/theme. The documentation will be in the form of: photographs, transcripts and/or video recordings You are required to complete a pre-tour research on your selected topic and act as an architectural tour guide for your classmate during the trip. Submission Requirement: This is a group assignment and the recordings, documentation and findings during the site visit shall be translated into a Powerpoint Presentation.

Video

Project 1A - Research Proposal

Introduction 

In this module we are to go on a field trip and develop a proposal by choosing  an aspect of food and culture within a community that we are interested in. The scope of choices: 

• Food ingredients: Architectural space and place for the act of gathering ingredient for food preparation (wet market, farmers market, supermarkets, mobile markets)

• Food preparation: Architectural space and place making that provided the act of preparing food; washing, cutting and cooking (kitchen, back lane, open space)

• Food consumption: Architectural space and place for the act of eating food (indoor dining, alfresco dining, formal and informal dining, religious dining/ food offering)

This proposal must contain the following:

1. Title

2. Main research question (What do you want to explore?)

3. Objectives (2 – 3) (What do you want to achieve?

4. Significance (Why are you doing this?)

5. Methods and expected outcomes (How are you doing this? What is your expected outcome? E.g. video recording, poster, postcards etc)

Proposal

https://www.slideshare.net/ChengWeiChia/food-and-culture-proposal-submission-final