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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 1

Architectural Design Studio 1 (ARC60105) is structured as an introduction to architectural design. This preliminary design module aims to present and explain design through the expression of the perception of ‘self’ and the body. Students will undertake a series of studio-based exercises and assignments that introduces the fundamental methods, principles and approaches in design thinking and basic spatial design.

PROJECT 1

PROJECT 2

PROJECT 3

PROJECT 1

project 1

The Ice breaking design project introduces basic understanding of the design processes and approaches in generating ideas, formulating conceptual narratives, developing design and translating it into form design.

The purpose of the project is for me to unravel my creative side and inner self through several specific modes of communication or art form. We as designers will generate ideas from self-identity through personal interests, preferences, attitude and personality. Then, the ideas and qualities will later on be applied to an artwork.

REFLECTION

In this project, I learned how to explore various approaches in translating ideas and abstracting translation and interpretation.

You are what you are seen to be - Erik Spiekermann

PROJECT 2

The main aim of Project 2 is to expand the interpretation of the users by exploring the relationships between human body and designed form. We as the users will define the intention of the space and its form based on their personality and human body.

RESEARCH ON ANTROPOMETRICS, ERGONOMICS & OTHERS

Exploration of Human form (Anthropometrics)

NARRATIVE OF THE USERS

Physical and non-physical requirement of the users

IDEA GENERATION AND MODEL EXPLORATION

Exploration thru series of sketches and models

1:1 FITTING AND ASSEMBLY AT CAMPSITE

Execution of Actual Size (1:1) Model and final drawings

REFLECTION

In this project, we were to form a group of seven members and to explore the dimensions of the body in a space. It was enjoyable and we had so much fun working together. It is really important for group members to work together in order to complete this project.

There are 360 degrees, so why stick to one ? - Zaha Hadid

project 2

project 3

PROJECT 3

In project 1, we were allowed to express ourself through their creative means; Project 2 is meant to prepare us to be aware on the relationship between user and space, emphasizing on the physical and non-physical requirements; Project 3 on the other hand incorporates both the creativity and its functionality; identity of user, comfortability of user and creativity in articulating the space, as a complete user experience.

For the final project, we are required to design a space for the self by attaching it to the walls or surfaces of an imagined gap in an empty space between two rock cliffs. The space is to fit a specific use such as a dream space: for viewing, space for contemplating, space for self- exploration, space for exercising, space for dreaming, space for showcasing a particular activity, etc.

REFLECTION

Through this project, I found out I should really improve my time management as I struggled and procrastinated a lot due to weak discipline in the process of actualizing the final model and presentation boards. Besides, I should improve my creativity as the guest who marked my project suggested me to explode more and not just simple design like grid.

Yap Shu Won

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 1

PROJECT 1

PROJECT 2

PROJECT 3

PROJECT 1

REFLECTION

You are what you are seen to be - Erik Spiekermann

PROJECT 2

REFLECTION

There are 360 degrees, so why stick to one ? - Zaha Hadid

PROJECT 3

REFLECTION

IDEA | PLAN | DESIGN | CREATE