THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE & URBANISM [ARC 61303]

THEORIZING ARCHITECTURE [ARC 61303] 

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this module is to engage students with relevant theories which have shaped cities and experience around architecture,   including its role as mediator between our society and its architecture. In addition, the module is prepared to provide critical perspectives on key issues within the contemporary discourse of architecture, through integration of case-studies and theoretical studies. It helps to enhance the understanding of the complexity of architecture and the ability to undertake independent research in order to prepare the students to pick up the skill of doing advanced research in future. 

WEEKLY SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSIS 1

SYNOPSIS 2

SYNOPSIS 3

LEARNING OUTCOME

I learn to apply theories into daily practice. It also enhance my understanding about ethical issues. Researches and studies are carried out in order to complete the tasks. It helps me to improve my professional practice. Critical and creative thinking is developed during the synopsis exercises, as well as to define and analyse the problems with effective solutions. 

PROJECT PART I: ANALYSING 'THROUGH THE EYES' OF AN ARCHITECT/ URBAN DESIGNER/ THEORITICAN

Stage 1: Choose the area for analysis

The site that I have chosen is Bukit Bintang and we are requested to choose a theory from an architect that best suits the area.

Stage 2: Analysis and Interpretation 

In stage 2,  we are required to write up an essay to justify the theory we had chosen in stage 1.

This is my stage 2 proposal.

LEARNING OUTCOME

After completion of this project, we are able to analyse architecture and urban forms in relation to relevant architectural theories. We also learn to analyse and critique the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context. Lastly, we can produce a critical interpretation of architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant theories. Thinking critically and creatively helps to analyse the problems in order to find the solutions during this assignment. 

PROJECT PART II: ANALYZING AND THEORIZING ARCHITECTURE

In this project, we are required to choose a building on the site that I have chose earlier and produce a report. Before we start the report, we are required to analyse the building and come up with 3 external factors that affects the building and it can be include 1 or 2 theories. After that, we are to elaborate them in the report using diagrams and pictures. Lastly, we are to compress some of the details of the 3 factors into each A3 boards.

This is my individual report. 

This is my A3 individual boards.

LEARNING OUTCOME

In this project, I learnt to utilize theories into daily practice and able to understand ethical issues. I learnt to extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively in order to produce good quality of work. This project developed my ability of to think and solve problems. The ability to think critically and creatively, problems are analysed and to be solved with effective solution. 

ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION [ARC2333 / ARC 2332]

PROJECT 1: PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF HERITAGE BUILDING

This is the link to review the project 1 investigation report.

http://issuu.com/cheaheevon/docs/project_1__preliminary_investigatio?e=12453133/13959882

PROJECT 2: DILAPIDATION SURVEY REPORT

This is my individual part for dilapidation survey report.

PROJECT 3: PROPOSAL FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE

Below are my proposal report for adaptive reuse.

ASIAN ARCHITECTURE (ARC 2234 / ARC60403)

Instructors: Koh Jing Hao (603-56295260; jinghao.koh@taylors.edu.my),
Norhayati Binti Ramli (603-56295251; norhayati.ramli@taylors.edu.my),
Shahrianne Mohd Shah (ss_anne@hotmail.com)

Project 1: 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 sustainability design in Asia. The sustainability design framework focuses on the building assigned for site visit, with research objectives defined through in-depth literature review, leading to a well-established case study paper structure and writing.

Assessments involve oral presentation and a written paper of 3,000 to a maximum of 4000 words. The final topic of the paper should be evolved in discussion and consultation with the tutors and should be finalized by the fifth week of the course. We are to present the summary of the paper with images in class – which contains an outline of the paper covering issues and themes explored, as well as a bibliography.  

The objectives of this project are as follow:

- To integrate architectural design and research through a specific case study, supporting our design through extensive research within the framework of sustainability design in Asia.

- To introduce us 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.

Submission of topic and issue

Paper Presentation

Abstract Submission

Final Report

Project 2: DOCUMENTATION STUDY (group with individual component)

This project involves the study of streets in an Asian city to understand the historical and social aspects of a city by examining the development of tradition, modernization and globalization of streets.

Every city in Asia has its own unique characteristics, which could be presented in the form of architectural iconography, a semiotic interpretation based on visual elements. We are to visit streets in an Asian cityto identify the architectural elements as visuals/ symbols that construct the semiotic interpretation of the street, or its iconography. These semiotic interpretations may be based on culture, architecture and traditions whichmay have changed in the past decades due to modernisation and globalisation. We visited Bentong Chui Yin Street.

All observations are to be captured in photographyseries and a written summary.

The objectives of this project are as follow:

- To develop critical perspectives on architecture and urbanism in situations where tradition, modernity and globalization intersect through an exploration of the history of South, Southeast and East Asian architecture

- To promote and develop knowledge and understanding of selected aspects of Asian architectural and urban design through first-hand experience gained through a study visit to an appropriate local or overseas location relevant to the theme

- To develop increasing skills and independence in information gathering, visual and verbal analysis, and critical synthesis

- To develop increasing skills in clear, effective, written communication, employing recognized scholarly and professional conventions

- To enhance further interpersonal and intra personal skills

This is our Street Map.

This is our Photobook Link.

http://issuu.com/stevechangzc/docs/chui_yin_street_pdf