Architectural Design Studio 3 [ARC2118]
PROJECT 1
This is an introductory project that calls for the design of a hypothetical Journey for the Five Senses that explores spatial typologies and poetics in architecture. The project consists of 2 parts:
Assignment 1a
PRECEDENT STUDIES: Analyzing spatial poetics & spatial typologies in architecture (Group).
The main aim of Project 1 is to introduce different spatial typologies in architecture, and how they inform spatial use and experience through precedent studies.
Working in groups, we are to analyze and compare 2 selected architectural precedents. The analysis of the design approaches will inform the preceding design projects for the
remaining semester.
Assignment 1b (Group)
EXPLORING SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES AND POETICS: JOURNEY OF THE 5 SENSESAssignment 1b explores spatial typologies and poetics through the design of a simple space within a hypothetical site.
PROJECT 2
GENIUS LOCI:
SITE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN CONCEPT
The second project for the module calls for a design of a design concept developed as a
response to a given site
(Pulau Jerejak, Penang, Malaysia).
This project consists of 2 parts:
Assignment 2a (Group)DISCOVERING THE SITE & ITS GENIUS LOCIThe main aim of Project 2a is to identify and analyze the site context for design exploration. ln groups, we are to carry out a thorough research and site analysis.
Assignment 2b (lndividual)SITE RESPONSE AND DESIGN CONCEPTThe main aim of Project 2b is to develop a strong
individual design concept grounded in a personal siteresponse derived from the information gathered in groups via Assignment 2a
PROJECT 3
DESIGNING A VISITOR INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
Project 3 explores architectural response within the context of the site and programmatic requirements ofinterpretive centre.
The purpose is to showcase interpretive material related to the context & place. The project required us to apply the knowledge gained from Project 1 and 2, particularly organizing and articulating spaces and the sensuality and poetics of space to inform user's experiences within the architecture. Emphasis is given to design resolution integrating site, program and spatial poetics.
