Architectural Design Project
Module coordinator: Ar. Prince Favis Isip
Tutor: Ar. Eric Chang
Architectural Design Project is the final studio of Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture. This capstone project is based on the theme ‘architecture with an impact’ and the formulation of an architectural intervention that embodies sensitivity in the meditation between architecture and sociocultural needs, the designs of internal spaces, and the demands of the external constraints. The project aims to empower the urban fabric by focusing on the needs and aspirations of the place and its people in relation to the current times. Hence, learn the impact of their work on social, cultural, and environmental aspects.
This project was indeed memorable as I am going through the last semester of my university life with my beloved tutors and friends. I find it meaningful and interesting as the site is located near the South border of Malaysia, telling tales of the two cities: Johor Bahru and Singapore. I tried my best to apply all skills learnt throughout the 3 years programme, in order to produce the best outcome as I could.
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Project 1a:
Pre-design Studies & Analysis
SITE: Johor Bahru, Johor
In this phase, students in groups are to investigate, study and analyze the site to understand valuable components before designing. The study will enable students to gain familiarity with the site. To be immersed by 'sensing the city' allowing each to look into the current conditions of the site and relate it to the target user and objectives of the project. Hence, developing the most appropriate strategy and programme align to the project typology & parameters.
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Project 1b:
Design Strategies and Exploration
In this stage and upon clearly understanding the 3P’s people, place, and project, students are to progress by exploring the project proposal presented by the group in Project 1a, individually. Each student is to explore design ideas within the proposal into multiple angles and possibilities, looking carefully into the spatial quality, form composition, and aesthetic. The design exploration is to represent the designer’s inquisitive nature through a series of schemes to analyze, test, and challenge the ideas. Likewise, initial exploration on structural concepts, and materiality. The full exploration is to be presented and represented in a series of sketches, study models, diagrams, preliminary/schematic 2D Drawings.
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