Building Materials ARC1513

Project 1A:My Home My Space

This is an assignment which designed as an introduction to building materials that are commonly used in the local construction industry.

Hence,we are required to identify five materials that are being used in any space in our home.After that,a catalogue of these materials and the descriptions of them through photographs and sketches are required,too.

Following is my final work for this project: 

Material Catalogue

Throughout this project,I was able to identify different materials which are used for the construction finishes and furnishings.At the same time,I also got to know more about the general usage of the selected materials.Last but not least,I was able to improve my documentation and presentation skills because all of the information that I have gathered needed to be planned and ammended before I could hand in this project in a satisfactory condition.

Learning Outcomes of this project:

1.Recognize different types of materials and their properties.

2.Identify and describe the findings.

Project 1B:Materiality of Space [An Experiential Exploration]

This is an assignment which is designed to allow one to understand the reasoning behind choices made by certain designer in terms of concept,functional use,environmental response,environmental profile,structural requirement and availability of resources when selecting or proposing a building material for a space or building.

So,in a group of four,we have chosen a residential building which named as Palmiera at Kinrara Residence which allows us to experience and explore most of the building materials that covered in the module at there as our choice.We were then required to produce two group presentation boards,a mood board and also an individual presentation board for ourselves.

The following are my final works for this project:

Group Presentation Board (Introduction about Palmiera)

Group Presentation Board (Descriptions about materials being used)

Mood Board

Individual Presentation Board (Descriptions about materials being used)

 

Throughout this project,I was able to develop an understanding of the choices designers make in choosing the building materials based on the properties of these materials.Besides that,I also got the further information about the physical and chemical properties of the building materials being used in the existing building.Last but not least,I realized that it was so important for one to know the standard construction terminologies for the materials used.

Learning Outcomes of this project:

1.Produce a complete documentation and analysis of materials in respect to physical and chemical properties.

2.Identification of various types of building material(finishes and structural).

3.Understand the effects of building materials on aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building.

4.Understand the appropriateness of material used in context several factors occupancy,concept,climate.

5.Acquire analytical skill in understanding selection of building materials for a building/design.

6.Understanding of application or installation of material as finish and structural material(simple construction).

Project 2 Integration:Material Specification

This is an assignment designed to introduce the process materials selection process by designers during designing stages and also to expose us to latest development and technology relating to the building materials.It focused on the challenging task of selecting materials for a design project responding to several issues such as site context-material compatibility with climatic,cultural,and aesthetic conditions,applicability of material to occupancy,size of building including the durability and structural requirements,environmental impact building materials and recycling issues.

Here for this project,we are required to explain with illustrations,based on the materials proposed for our final studio design.

Following is my final work for this project:

Individual Presentation Board

Throughout this project,I was able to develop the understanding of how the building materials selection can affect the aesthetic and structural values of our design.Besides that,it also allowed me to demonstrate my understandings of the building materials proposed in a proper way.Lastly,by completing this project,a better skills of data gathering was developed as references and researches were needed,otherwise there would be insufficient of information needed.

Learning Outcomes of this project:

1.Apply understanding of various types of building material which affects the tactile and chemical properties of a design,building or space.

2.Exploration and identification of various types of building materials and technology.

3.Understand the effects of building materials on occupancy,aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building,environment and etc.

4.Produce drawings to visualize the architectural effects of proposed materials(spatial quality).

Architecture Culture & History 1 ARC1313

This module aims to make us be able to :
1.Recognize and recall appropriate verbal architectural vocabulary when referring to building types,styles and periods.
2.Exemplify the sequence of historical periods and how they are represented architecturally.
3.Classify the sequence of historical periods and how they are represented architecturally.
4.Compare the sequence of historical periods and how they are represented architecturally.
5.Differentiate the ways in which many varied factors contribute to the development of form.
6.Produce building analysis which document intentions,concepts,patterns,disciplines,architectural language and contextual relationships.

Villa Capra,Northern Italy

This project focused on investigating historical works to enrich architectural designs and ideas.Through the study of Villa Capra,I was able to inform and expand my own architectural vocabulary and expand the design concepts of mine.

For this project,it was divided into four parts which included the essay(group work),analysis presentation board(individual work),model-making(group work) and verbal presentation(group + individual work).

Feel free to read my essays here,Villa Capra

While the following are some of the pictures of this project:

Individual analysis presentation board of Villa Capra

Learning Outcomes of the analysis of Villa Capra:

1.Study of the historical building through drawings and sketchings.

2.Research of the structure of the building through site analysis.

Overall looking of Villa Capra in balsa wood

Elevation of Villa Capra

Dome hall statue on each portico of Villa Capra

Section of Villa Capra

Learning Outcomes of model-making Villa Capra:

1.Research from the analysis was transform into physical balsa wood model.

2,Physical structure and characteristics of the building were studied through the model making process.

3.Model making's skill was further polished through this activity.

Throughout this project,I could understand the history and structure of Villa Capra more in details.Furthermore,a good communication between group members was needed to complete the essay,verbal presentation and model-making part of this assignment.All of us spoke up our ideas,and did some researches here and there to improve our weaknesses.And so,we chose the best one to perform it.In a nutshell,it was always that fun to learn the history of historical building.

 

Design Communication ARC1713

This module aims to let us be able to :
1.Describe and identify the different types of architectural design communication and their roles in conveying architectural ideas,forms and space.
2.Illustrate architectural forms and spaces through visualization and expression of space in the form of free-hand drawing.
3.Analyze visual information using 2D and 3D technical data wings and architectural model which demonstrate the ideas of space and form.
4.Produce architectural ideas and designs through 2D and 3D technical drawings.
5.Apply learnt skills and techniques in producing visual materials for design project and portfolio. 

Project 1A:On Site Sketching

The main idea of this project is to introduce us to visualization and expression of space through on-site sketching activity.

Hence,we are required to engage with the site chosen by experiencing it through a spatial sequence and then produce four A4 sketches of two interior and two exterior spaces capturing solid and voids,details,landscaping and scale and proportion.

The following are my final works for this project:

Outdoor On Site Sketching

Outdoor On Site Sketching

Indoor On Site Sketching

Indoor On Site Sketching

Throughout this project,I was able to improve my ability to capture every details and notion of spaces in architectural and present them in the form of sketching.Besides that,I also realized the importance of  sketching and rendering as having a perfect sketching and rendering techniques could make a drawing to look alive.This was why our drawings were ammended from time to time to reach the satisfactory level.

Learning Outcomes of this project:
1.To understand the notion of space in architecture.
2.To develop skills in visualizing of space through observation and perception of a given site.
3.To develop skills in sketching as a mode of communication.

Project 1B:Tonal Values

Here for this project,it required us to produce four A4 sketches based on tonal values using different medias such as cross-hatching,scribbling,stippling and also hatching.

The following are my final works for this project:

Cross-Hatching

Stippling

Hatching

Scribbling

After completing this assignment,I was able to improve my skills in the various types of hatching.Besides that,my ability to illustrate depth and tone has been improved,too.The most important one was,my comprehension of space have developed in a well manner and at the same time,my sketching techniques has improved.

Learning Outcomes of this project:
1.To understand the notion of space in architecture.
To develop skills in communicating the above in various tonal and depth values.
To develop various techniques of hatching through different medium.

Project 2A:Orthographic Drawings

For this project,we were required to produce a presentation board which included of a floor plan,a site plan,four elevations and two sections of a given building-Barcelona Pavilion by Mies Van Der Rohe.We were to do our own researches in order to get the proper dimensions and materiality of it.

Following is my final work for this project:

Orthographic Projections of Barcelona Pavilion

Throughout this project,I was able to manipulate various media and resources to get the sufficient information for myself.And also,by preparing this presentation board,it helped me to improve my ability to produce a systematic works and sharpen my technical drawing skills.

Learning Outcomes of this project:

1.Demonstrate drafting skills in modern and traditional methods of architectural drawing.

2.Record and present clear and legible architectural information manually.

3.Identify and apply architectural conventions and symbols.

4.Demonstrate in pencil and ink examples of:

    -line types

    -line weights

    -line quality

    -hand lettering

Project 2B:Axonometric Drawings

Using the information which we have gathered in project 2A,we were required to produce a sectional axonometric drawings showing both exterior and interior of Barcelona Pavilion at a scale of 1:100.

Following is my final work for this project:

Sectional and Exploded Axonometric Projection of Barcelona Pavilion

Throughout this assignment,I was able to express the architectural details and spatial ideas of Barcelona Pavilion in 3D.Besides that,it also helped me to look into the materiality of a space and how these materials actually related to each other.Of course,this assignment turned me into a more observant person,too.Any small mistakes were not allowed to be made,otherwise the measurements wouldn't be accurate and the drawings would just become imperfect.

Learning Outcomes of this project:

1.Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension,in the format of an axonometric projection.

2.Understanding of what axonometric projections are,how to generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation.

3.Ability to produce legible architectural drawings.

Project 2C:Perspective Drawings

This assignment designed to introduce perspective as a mode of communication in architectural.Hence we were required to produce an exterior(two-point)perspective followed by one sectional interior(one-point)perspective of Barcelona Pavilion,by using the information which we have gathered in Project 2A.

Following is my final work for this project:

One Point and Two Point Perspective of Barcelona Pavilion

While completing this assignment,my ability to express spatial ideas in 3D form has been developed well.At the same time,my skills in drawing and composition,and creativity has improved.Last but not least,my understanding towards the process of creating perspectives was clear.

  

Learning Outcomes of this project:

1.Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension,in the format of one-point and two-point perspectives.

2.Understanding of what perspectives(and its different types)are,how to generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation.

3.Ability to produce legible architectural drawings with creative intent. 

Architectural Design Studio 1 ARC1116

This module aims to let us be able to :
1.Generate design concepts through the process of exploring various sources and abstracting ideas.
2.Identify key architectural design elements and principles with the ability to discern how they in form of space and form.
3.Relate the idea of the individual "self and the body" to space and its experiential qualities.
4.Articulate and apply architectural design elements,principles and materials to create an architectural composition that demonstrates place-making..

5.Utilize a process-oriented approach involving sketching and model-making as tools for generating and developing design ideas.
6.Produce legible orthogonal drawings and architectural models to visualize and communicate final design.

Project 1:Self Expression Through Object [REPRESENTING ME]

This is an ice-breaking design project which introduces basic methods and approaches in generation of ideas and abstracting conceptual narratives for design.

The main idea of this project is for us to achieve through the exploration and creative representation of the self.We are supposed to choose any medium of our choice which help us communicate and represent ourselves. 

The following are my final work for this project:

Top View

Side Elevation

Perspective View

Throughout this project,I have learned a lot from colours and pattern.Every single action I took of to complete this project,I have my own reason of it.The most important one is,I felt glad that I was able to explore several approaches to my design thinking and production. 

Learning Outcomes of this project:
1.Generate design concepts/ideas from self expression.
2.Generate design with considerations on materiality,form and function.
3.Generate design through the technique-driven method.
4.Produce model to communicate design.

Project 2:Self Expression Through Architectural Space  [ME IN SPACE]

This is a project where we have to expand on the interpretation of the self and the multiple selves within a group and make it to be expressed spatially.

The main idea of this project is for us to construct a full-size space for one's own habitation in real physical contexts by applying the understanding of basic design knowledge which inform the space and form.We are only allowed to use cardboards as our materials when producing this installation that measures up to a volume no more than 1.5m x 1.5m x 2m. 

The following are some of the pictures for this project:

Study Model

Study Model (To Actual Size)

Study Model (Trying ways to stabilize our installation)

Our group photo with the installation

Front View of the installation (1:1 Scale)

Side Elevation of the installation (1:1 Scale)

Throughout this project,I have learned how the human body relates to space,and also understand that the scale and proportion of the human body.Besides that,it also make me able to create and develop a conceptual narrative by applying the basic design principles and terminologies.

Learning Outcomes of this project:

1.Document,sketch and explain from personal experiences of the built environment.

2.Apply the understanding of basic design knowledge which inform space and form(human dimensions & scale;design)

3.Construct a full-size space for one's own habitation in real physical contexts.

4.Design simple architectural space with consideration of assembly techniques,materials and structure.

Project 3 : Space for the Self [MY CITY DREAMSPACE]

This is a project where we are required to design a hideout space for ourselves by engaging it to the walls of the chosen movie "THE FIFTH ELEMENT".

The main idea of this project is for us to understand the key themes of conceptual development,scale and proportion and basic design principles in spatial organizations and relationships.Besides that,we are also able to explore the notions and experiential effects of materials and senses towards our final design.
 

The following are my final work for this project:

My final model (front elevation) with the existing building

My final model (right elevation) with the existing building

Final Presentation Board 1

Final Presentation Board 2

Throughout this project,I have learned how the human anthropometry and ergonomics relate to and inform the space.Besides that,it also makes me able to do some selection and differentiate the application of materials which helps in informing the sensory experience of space.

 Learning Outcomes of this project:
1.Generate and develop design through model-making(concept models & study models).
2.Apply the understanding of basic architectural design principles which inform space,form and function(anthropometry,scale and openings).
3.Produce models to visualize the architectural design.
4.Sketch internal expression of space to communicate design(shadow).
5.Produce orthographic projection of plan and section to communicate the design idea.