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(city that build with lego pieces, the power of idea)
Design Studio I
This module held 5 credit hours. This is one of the core subject in my Semester 1 of Bachelor in Science (Hons) Architecture. Design studio is about how to elaborate our idea and creativity. This module is mainly about how to make our design functional and meaningful instead of we wanted it to be in certain way which have no meaning or function at all.
Project 1 : Self-Expression Through Object
Introduction:
This ice-breaking design project is an introduction to elements and principles of visual art through designing a mask. A mask is an object normally worn on the face for protection, disguise, performance or entertainment. In contrast with its main usage to covering and hiding, here I am required to use that for revealing.
Objective:
The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. To explore the elements and principles of art
2. To explore applying aforementioned principles to communicate subjective ideas through objects
3. To introduce the basic methods of generating ideas and abstracting conceptual narratives for
design
Learning Outcomes:
1. Draw students’ attention to subjective matters which play a major role in architecture
2. Produce objects to communicate ideas
3. To explore one form of generating design concept/idea
4. Construct a representational piece of art based on the initial ideas that have been abstracted and
redefined through the process of translation and interpretation
Task:
- 1 final model of your ‘mask’ at 1:1 scale (the mask is to be worn during presentation)
- A2 board; consist of drawings, diagrams and write up (50 words)
- Verbal presentation
Reflection:
In this project, I had thought alot about who am I and what am I going to be or more precise if what made me become myself today? My tutor Mr James suggested me about using my strongest negative personality that posses me which I don't tell others literally but from my act. Well, I had different kinds of personalities in my life and in every stage of my life, it changes. I compile all those personality and I came out an idea with layered mask. This project is very fun and I dug deeply into my heart and talk to myself. It's not only communication with others but also myself.
Project 2 : Life Capsule
Introduction:
This will be done through designing a confined space which we call ‘Life Capsule’ for a 24-hour use. This limited space will challenge you to thoroughly examine and consider anthropometry and ergonomics -body dimensions, body movements, human behaviours and user needs. We will then progress on to understand how the human body relates to space, and further developing an understanding of scale and proportion in the relationship between the body and space.
Through designing a limited space you will explore more about the role of function and objective parameters in the design process. 3-dimentional thinking, looking from different angles, applying different types of drawings (like sections, rather than mere plans) and creative models are essential to develop the design of the confined space.
Objective:
The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. To further the student’s concern about elementary user needs
2. To introduce and create an awareness of scale and proportion of the human body
3. To introduce the role of human behavior in shaping the space
4. To explore how human anthropometry and ergonomics relating to space
Learning Outcomes:
1. To explore objective parameters of design process through solving real-life architectural problems
2. Be able to distinguish and discern the role of scale and proportion in the relationship between the
human body and a designed space or enclosure
3. Understanding of human factors to the design of space (its size, shape, and how appropriate it is
for the task) to improve comfort, safety, and productivity
4. To explore the relation of form and function
Task:
• Presentation Panel A2 Boards (1 or 2)
• Model 1:10 (Refer to your lecture for type e.g. section, detail model)
• Verbal Presentation 5 minutes
top view of K-Ring 360°
side view of K-Ring 360°
presentation board
Reflection:
In this project, I had learn alot about communication of human body and space. This project is a fun and my friend Low Jia Cheng and I decided to put on a challenge on ourselves by not wasting a single centimeter cube of the space. We start our capsule with a square box that exceed 12 meter cube and start to brainstorming.
We came out an idea with the inspiration of recycle bin which we spotted in the Taylor's Lakeside Campus when we walked back from Starbucks buying coffee. The idea is about recycling which mean by cutting down the space we doesn't need and built a space we need! The idea was brilliant and challenging enough. So we start off with extreme mathematics calculation that keep us with the boundaries of 12 meter cube. At the end of the project, we successfully designed a space having volume of 11.12 meter cube.
Well, other than the capsule, we also put on challenge by using scale 1:10 of the drawing and follow everything exactly to the brief including the size of fonts to fit into our board! I know we doesn't have to follow the first brief given but we just wanted to challenge ourselves with that. So we came out with the board and showing the function of space by using the concept of multiple shadow that cast from the original body to show the movement and how human body interact with the space. We spend around one week to fit everything into the board. Although the board didn't satisfy me and my friend, we still felt proud of ourselves!
Project 3A
Before we kick off designing our final project, we are assigned to study the space of the building selected by ourselves. My friend Stanley Low Jia Cheng, Sean Chua and I decided to choose the Boh Tea House located in Cameron Highland.
Reflection:
In this part of project, I had learned alot about the element of space and how they apply onto the design. The space is well considered as it does not cause any financial waste when every part of the it's design is functional.
Project 3B
Then, we are assigned to create an abstract model by using the element of the space related back in Project 3A. We were inspired by Boh Tea House and the Beijing international Airport and ended up a design with the spirit or oriental dragon meaning to say, a space for eastern especially Chinese.
Reflection:
In this part of project, we managed to explore the relationship of space, function and design of a building. My group mates and I made a gigantic balcony deck which provided space for morning activities of nearby folks. We even get praised by our tutor Mr. James after we put in so many effort designing the space. In this project, communication skill is quite important as my group mates is very creative person causing us clashing idea with the design and we made alot of discussion to eliminate necessary part.
Project 3C (Final)
Introduction:
Project 3 you will be required to consider all those aspects (subjective and objective parameters) at the same time in designing a space. Going through this exercise you will get the real essence of how architectural design will start from a notion and develop through a process affected by multiple forces.
Objective:
1. To understand and apply basic design principles and terminologies
2. Develop design skills through analysis and ‘reading’ existing buildings
3. To further the student’s ability to create and develop a conceptual narrative
4. To be able to consider objective and subjective parameters in the design process to create a space
which is practical yet poetic
5. To be able to select and make different study models (sketch, concept, diagram, section and
development models)
Learning Outcomes:
1. Design a space that embodies and expresses an idea or conceptual narrative
2. Be able to identify, articulate and apply basic design principles in spatial organization and
relationships
3. Be able to create, articulate and illustrate the poetics of spatial quality
4. Be able to produce and choose wisely among variety type of models with the aim of generating and
developing design as well as better presentation of idea
5. Advance communication skills through sketching internal expression of space, diagrams and
variety type of models
Task:
• Presentation Panel A2 Boards (2 or 3)
• Model 1:50
• Verbal Presentation 5 minutes
My tutor Mr. James Lim and I
Sectional Model 1
Sectional Model 2
Board 1
Board 2
Board 3
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