LING YUAN MING
ARCHITECTURE E-PORTFOLIO
ASIAN ARCHITECTURE
(ARC60403)
Project
CONTEXTUAL ARCHITECTURE STUDY & CASE STUDY PAPER
This project is driven by Architectural Design Studio 4, as an approach to support students’ design through extensive research within the framework of Contextual Architecture in Asia. The Contextual Architecture framework focuses on students’ selection of building, with research objectives defined through in-depth literature review, leading to a well-established case study paper structure and writing.
The objectives of this project are as follows:
1. To integrate architectural design and research through a specific case study, supporting students’ design through extensive research within the framework of
sustainability design in Asia.
2. To introduce students to activities which culminate in the production of the study; collection, indexing and evaluation of information; analysis of information;
compilation and organization of study; writing of study; assembly of illustration and text; design of layout; binding and presentation.
After completing this project, I am able to analyse and discuss in depth on the selected research area based on the selected building, within the framework of Contextual Architecture. Identifying significant elements of Contextual Architecture through investigation on the selected building is no longer a problem Besides, I successfully produced, both orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of Contextual Architecture of the selected building. Lastly, I completed a research paper and made a 10-minute power point presentation which contains an outline of the paper covering key issues and themes explored, as well as bibliography.
Contextual Architecture Study (30%)
A chosen building in Asia which is intended to be investigated through observation and readings on contemporary Contextual Architecture practices and issues in Asia. Based on the selected building, literature review on its vernacular architecture reference attributes such as culture, construction, structure, layout, & etc. is conducted. Extensive literature reviews is made to identify the Contextual Architecture elements of the selected building. The findings of the above is prepared as a printed A2 presentation visual, with appropriate visual communication design and clarity of information. The chosen building is Sekeping Serendah by landscape architect, Ar. Ng Sek San.
Case Study Paper (50%)
Using the same building, specific topic, issues and the significance of study are identified and the specific scope of study is defined. A good research title that reflects the research intention and specific scope of study is generated, within the framework of Contextual Architecture and significance of study. Not only that, a concept mapping to highlight the specific topic, issues, significance of study and scope of study is created inclusive of the proposed research title and research questions, to give an overview of the proposed case study paper.
