LING YUAN MING
ARCHITECTURE E-PORTFOLIO
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN PROJECT
(ARC60108)
PROJECT 1a
Developing an Architectural Position and the Project
Project
Architectural Design Project is a studio that forms the cap stone project for the Bachelors of Science (Honours) Architecture programme, emphasizing on:
1) the broad theme of sustaining humanities and
2) resolution of architectural design, theme Discovering and
establishing Malaysian identity in the contemporary architectural design’. This module is a thematic studio based on the theme of “sustaining humanities’ architecture for people, place and time. Designing for sustainability has been a fundamental issue for architects in our time within global and regional contexts. In line with the current discourse on sustainability, It upholds the believe that architecture can create better places, that architecture can affect society and humanity, and that it can have a role in making a place
civilized by making a community more liveable. Students are required to further develop the proposed design project by their supervisor that reflect the theme and finalize a programme that addresses the needs of the required user group, as well as provide spaces that invite interaction with the surrounding contextual conditions. In addition to the theme of sustaining humanities, the module focuses on the development of students’ ability to integrate considerations of technology, environment an cultural context in architectural design, and offers a platform for students to develop their own position in developing their individual project.
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Objectives
1. Develop a simple brief for an architectural design project
2. Conduct pre-design analyse to inform the design project
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After completing this project. we have formulated a simple brief that include appropriate architectural programme and planning within Putrajaya. We have also analysed case studies to gain understanding of architectural responses and strategies of an intentional design strategy to inform the design project. Finally, we have conducted contextual and user analysis in the pre-design phase.
Project
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 Sketch Design phase, students are required to develop environmental strategies and technological resolutions with the main intent to strengthen their design exploration/ideas, and
complement their design through a comprehensive design report of 5000 words. This phase is carefully integrated with the Building Technology 2 module.
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Objectives
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.
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PROJECT 1c
Detailed Design
Upon completing this project 2, I have succesfully produce design development drawings for a selected portion of design with a suitable level of complexity. I learnt to design with considerations of building performance (thermal comfort, acoustic and lighting), regulatory frameworks, and health and safety considerations. Lastly, I managed to produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), models and presentations to verbally and visually communicate my architectural ideas and scheme..
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Tasks
Students are to further develop the studio design project and position in architecture. You should begin with considering a position/topic in architectural design that you would like to explore, guided by your supervisor. Based on that, students are required to conduct and present the following pre-design analysis:
1. Studies of the contextual conditions of your site
2. Studies on your selected user group and building types
3. Studies on precedents that inform the ideas/approach/strategies underlying your design project
Based on your pre-design phase, develop a simple design brief that includes: the topic of exploration, the building type, the user group, the schedule of accommodation. Pre-design analysis, is where students will assemble all the parts and pieces of the bigger picture.
1. Reviewing building code and local or city ordinance
2. Initiative on establishing design parameters
3. Take initiative consider and study solar analysis and other site specific analysis
4. Research on precedents or do actual visitation to projects related and directly relevant to the proposal
5. Research on demography, user profile and understanding who we are designing for
PROJECT 1b
Design Stretgy Proposal
Project
Student in this phase of design students will be taking the information’s gathered and through the fields of survey they will create 2-3 or several options for consideration. They will study, analyse and further develop these ideas and options through the use of sketches, diagrams and study models to visualize different routes and approaches to the project. Drawings will be loose, drawn to scale, may do free hand or drafted. Use roll of tracing paper, butter paper to show schemes and conceptual studies of site and spaces, form studies and approach (elevation, section, axonometric view, and perspective view and study models). Concept drawings implies an idea or range of ideas, development, approach concept, developmental approach and design intent. Concept should grapple real issues, site, restrictions, parameters, urban context and encapsulate the principles of the design scheme. Exploration is important and never a ‘Eureka’ where the singe initial idea resolved every aspect: organizational, programmatic, technical, financial, social and contextual are to be considered. Students are expected to have read the pertinent design guidelines based on UBBL, fire safety regulation and the Putrajaya guidelines. Design strategies should incorporate the structural logic and understanding (plans to show columns, sections to show beams and slab); environmental considerations likewise are to be indicated.
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Objectives
To develop a design strategy (to the level of sketch design phase) for your proposed project.
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Tasks
Building on design brief and pre-analysis of context, user and programme presented in Project 1a, design a building that delivers a strong relationship to place, people and time. It is imperative for your design to be environmentally sustainable and be knowledgeable of the materials, services and construction systems employed in the building, while adhering in principle to regulatory bylaws (UBBL) and fire regulation. The building must be no larger than 2,000 sq.mts. and no lesser than 1,800sq.mts. built in minimum of 3 levels but not higher than 5 levels which includes at the covered circulation. As a guide to specific use, the final building should take into account the following, with approximate percentages to be used as a guide:
• 3-5% Services/core (lift, fire safety apparatus, pipe, M&E room, waste disposal etc.)
• 3-5 % staff accommodation (if necessary, depending on programme)
• 15% administrative space (offices, storage, file/supplies room, etc.)
• 20% circulation (halls, corridors, stairs, ramps, lobbies, etc.)
• 25% public space (restaurants, shops, library, toilets, MPH)
• 30% programme-specific space (eg. classrooms, kitchens, lecture halls, etc.)
The building should also allow for a minimum of car-park spaces (refer to UBBL and Putra Jaya guidelines/requirements, roughly 18-20 slots) and a loading/unloading space for a minimum of 2 trucks. Your scheme must also provide for a proper drop off zone for your user. Appropriate landscape space should also be included.
For your chosen site and programme, produce a formal architectural design strategy in response your proposed project.
1. The design should explore and express your position in architecture, and synthesize issues relating to programme, user, site and other regulatory requirements.
2. Consider and include expanded aspects of design development in tandem with the design of spaces, e.g. regulatory requirements, fire safety, materials, construction/buildability, sustainability, feasibility and other relevant considerations, wherever possible, integrating their development to produce a richer, more multi-layered design.
3. The design should adhere to the architectural design theme: ‘Discovering and establishing Malaysian identity in the contemporary architectural design’.
