Architecture E-portfolio

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 4 [ARC 2126]

Instructor: Nor Hayati Hussain (603-56295754; norhayati.hussain@taylors.edu.my)

Co-Lecturers : Ar Alvin Lim Hai Seah, Ar Alina Choong, Ar Lau Kim Too, Ar Anne Foo, Ar Hoi Jung Wai, Ar Izwan Nor Azhar, Norita Johar, Ar Shahira

PROJECT 1: GREEN INFO-SHELTER: EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT POETICS

Project 1 explores the environmental poetics of a structure that respond to the basic natural context such as the sun, wind, heat, cold, energy issue, and the existing context. We are required to design a small space within an open area applying ideas of environmental sustainability in architectural design. The structure should provide both a shelter and suitable environment for users.

The green info-shelter to be based on the following requirements:
1) Volume 3m x 3m x 3m
2) To serve the main purpose of providing info on events and activities in CODA & SABD
3) To provide shelter for students waiting for pick up (5 max)

4) Minimal area for storage/ services

This is our given site.

Mock Up Model

Interim Model

Final Presentation Board and Model

PROJECT 2: NATURE APPRECIATION CENTER

This project calls for a design of a simple public building with some complexity that includes the complexity of site topography and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety of strategies for sustainable design.

It explores design solutions that harness environmental qualities and conditions for human and environment sustainability through a project with a specific community of users. We are required to explore design solutions that reduce environmental impact utilising clustered spatial typology and passive design approach. The design work should contribute to and merge harmoniously with nature and the site, and provide the best of experiences for the users.

Objectives
- To develop awareness of environmental sustainability in architectural design.
- To develop the student’s ability to meet the imperative and inter-related environmental and social needs, as well as make poetry with the buildings.

We are required to propose a communal facility accommodating several related functions such as meeting and learning in a suburban context. We are to develop their own concept for the communal space based on their research of the area and the community’s needs.

Site Location

The site is located in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak. Pulau Banding is a 243-hectare man-made island located within the majestic Temenggor Lake. The Island sits amidst the 130 million year-old Belum Rainforest, known for nature based activities such as fishing, bird watching, camping and visiting orang asli settlements.
EMKAY Group, the owner and caretaker of the Island, envisions the development of Banding Island as a vital introduction to Royal Belum State Park and aims to position it as a premier heritage destination on the world ecotourism map. It operates the Belum Rainforest Resort that offers opportunity to get up close and personal with the natural world.

This is the Site Analysis.

This is my Case Study.
1. Cornell Plantation Welcome Center

2. Bamboo Courtyard Teahouse

This is our Site Model.

Final Presentation Boards and Model

Monday, 8 December 2014

THINKING | ARCHITECTURE [ARC2312 / ARC2323 / ARC60603

INSTRUCTOR: TONY LIEW (603-56295466; liew.voonfun@taylors.edu.my)

PROJECT 1: THINK SHEET

A THINK SHEET IS A SINGLE PAGE TYPEWRITTEN SUBMISSION OF OUR THOUGHTS IN RESPONSE TO AN ASSIGNED READING. EACH OF OUR THINK SHEET SHOULD BE PERSONAL AND SHOULD REFLECT OUR OWN EXPERIENCES AND VALUES AS THEY RELATE TO THE SUBJECT OF THE CLASS. THEY SHOULD BE WELL WRITTEN AND CAREFULLY PROOFREAD.

IT IS NOT ABOUT BOOK REVIEW. WE ARE NOT TO REPEAT POINTS MADE IN THE READING AND COMMENT ON THEM. IT IS ALSO NOT MEANT TO BE A LITERARY CRITICISM. WE SHOULD NOT BE GIVING A CRITIQUE OF THE READING OR TO THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW.

THE THINK SHEET SHOULD DOCUMENT OUR OWN THOUGHTS IN RESPONSE TO THE READING. IT NEED NOT EVEN BE ON THE SAME TOPIC AS THE READING, ALTHOUGH IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE IDENTIFY WHAT IT WAS IN THE READING THAT STIMULATED OUR THOUGHTS.

THE THINK SHEET IS TO BE TURNED IN AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CLASS. WE ARE TO SUBMIT 8 THINK SHEETS OUT OF 10 READERS.

BELOW ARE MY THINK SHEETS WHICH EXPOSED MY PERSONAL THOUGHTS:

PROJECT 2: PERSONAL VALUES STATEMENT: DEFINING PERSONAL VALUES FOR DESIGN.

IN THIS PROJECT, WE ARE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE A PERSONAL VALUE STATEMENT (PVS) TO OUTLINE OUR CHARACTERISTICS AND DEFINE OUR PERSONALITIES. NO TWO PERSONS ARE THE SAME. THIS IS A PERSONAL ENDEAVOR STARTING BY COMPLETING A BASIC TRAITS SURVEY FOLLOWED BY EXPLORATION AND DEEP INTROSPECTION IN ORDER TO GAIN OR RENEWED PERSPECTIVE OF OURSELVES.

A PVS IS A 3 TO 4 PAGE OF PAPER THAT SHOULD BE WELL WRITTEN AND INTENDED TO RAISE THE CONCIOUSNESS OF OUR OWN BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCES, AND ABILITIES TO PROMOTE EXPERIENCE IN DESIGN THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH OUR PERSONAL VALUES. ITS PURPOSE STEMS FROM THE NOTION THAT DESIGN SOLUTIONS RESULT NOT ONLY FROM OBJECTIVE CRITERIA OF USER NEEDS, SITE DEMANDS, AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES, ECONOMIC CONSTRAINTS, ETC. BUT ALSO FROM AN OFTEN HIDDEN AGENDA OF A DESIGNER ATTITUDES OR THEORIES. IT IS HOPED THAT, BY MAKING THESE EXPLICIT, YOU CAN NOT ONLY SHARPEN SKILLS IN BRINGING SUCH ATTITUDES TO THEIR FULL FRUITION, BUT ALSO PROGRESS TOWARD A CLEARER, MORE THOUGHTFUL FORMULATION OF OUR PERSONAL DESIGN VALUES.

THIS IS MY PERSONAL VALUE STATEMENT (PVS):

PROJECT 3: MH17 MEMORIAL DESIGN COMPETITION

THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL OPEN IDEAS COMPETITION FOR ARCHITECTS AND STUDENTS IS INITIATED TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THE VICTIMS OF THE MH17 TRAGEDY. MATTERBETTER HAS PROPOSED TO DESIGN AN ARTIFICIAL ISLAND IN THE IJMEER IN AMSTERDAM AS A FOUNDATION FOR THE MH17 MEMORIAL AND A LANDSCAPE PARK. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE MEMORIAL HAS TO BE FOR EVERYONE, A PLACE FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE TRAGEDY AND FOR THE POPULATION OF THE WORLD IN GENERAL.

MH17 MEMORIAL AS A MAIN DESIGN OBJECTIVE SHOULD ALSO ALLOCATE THE FOLLOWING ENCLOSED SPACES:

- MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACE: 600M2

- MEETING ROOM: 2 X 50M2

- ADMINISTRATION OFFICE: 30M2

- PUBLIC RESTROOMS

- CAFE FOR 50 PAX

OBJECTIVES

- EMBODY THE GOALS AND SPIRIT OF THE MISSION STATEMENT

- TO GENERATE PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE MEMORIAL PROGRAM, LOCATION AND MAIN GOALS

- TO GENERATE DISCUSSION IN THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

- TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM FREEDOM OF DESIGN DECISION MAKING TO ALL PARTICIPANTS

- TO MAKE A WORLD A BETTER PLACE.