Thursday 5 December 2013

Architectural Design Studio 1

Project 1: Self-Expression through Object
REPRESENTING ME
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and abstract theme/ideas of the ‘self’
2. Construct a representational piece of art based on the initial ideas that have been abstracted and redefined through the process of translation and interpretation

Figure 1: Self portrait

Project Summary:
Bird cage in orange represents a warm space that closes me from touching the world, while the flower buds represent myself that’s ingrown. Stepping out from the cage, I carry my backpack and start my journey. From a smooth brick road, a path full of rocks and holes, I face different obstacles and I have to solve them. The world isn’t cold enough, someone may build a bridge for me. But who knows? Thorn may gonna hurt you! Not to say that the fire can burn my steps. However, when I pass through all of these, I can continue my journey with my own brand and a beautiful grown flower.


Project 2: Self-Expression through Architectural Space
ME IN SPACE
Learning Outcomes:
1. Be able to identify and articulate basic design principles in spatial organization
2. Be able to distinguish and discern the role of scale and proportion in the relationship between the human body and a designed space or enclosure
3. Design and produce a space that embodies and expresses an idea or conceptual narrative

Figure 2: Study model for 1:1 scale installation


Figure 3: Bird view of study model for 1:1 scale installation


Figure 4: Bird view of study model for 1:1 scale installation


Figure 5: Progress of 1:1 scale installation


Figure 6: Presentation board


Figure 7: Final installation 


Figure 8: Final installation


Figure 9: Final installation


Project 3: Space for the Self
MY CITY DREAMSPACE
Learning Outcomes:
1. Design and produce a space that embodies and expresses an idea or conceptual narrative
2. Be able to distinguish and discern the role of scale and proportion in the relationship between the human body and a designed space or enclosure
3. Be able to identify, articulate and apply basic design principles in spatial organization and relationships
4. Be able to select and apply materials to embody and enhance the sensory experience of the space
5. Be able to create, articulate and illustrate the poetics of spatial quality

Figure 10: One of the front of the site model

Figure 11: Another front of the site model

Figure 12: One side of the site model

Figure 13: Another side of the site model

Figure 14: Back alley of the site model

Figure 15: (From the left) 3 Prototypes and 1 final study model


Figure 16: Final model


Figure 17: Final model


Figure 18: Final model


Figure 19: Presentation panels (2 on the left) and Building Materials integration (2 on the right)

Figure 20: Presentation panel 1


Figure 21: Presentation panel 2



Figure 22: Me with model and presentation panel