Design Studio 2
Project 1 Famous People Familiar Faces
Through this assignment, my group and I get to deepen our understanding regarding one of the famous architect, that is Frank Gehry and also his design and architectural style to his works. From this project, we were able to conduct an analysis to his own residence, the Gehry House which was an amazing masterpiece showing deconstructism style. We were required to transform the house into 10 conceptual models and analytical diagrams based on 10 different aspects which are found in the house.
In conclusion, one of the most important context that I get to understand is the ability to identify master architects and their works while understanding basic architectural compositions of solids, planes, lines and frames and also lastly acquiring the ability to ‘diagram’ and analyse architectural work of selected architect.
Project 2a Introduction to site analysis + Pavillion @ National Botanical Garden Shah Alam
The aim of this project is to generate structure, form and space through architectural conceptualisation (which you are required to choose 2 ‘keywords’ from project 1), with the emphasis on the user requirement, ergonomics and site responding to develop an architectural proposition. Students will be shown the importance of using the art of crafting and making: drawing(s) and model(s) as a critical design tool as part of the design process
Project 2b Retreat House @ National Botanical Garden, Shah Alam
On your own, you are to further develop your project 2a into a retreat house at National Botanical Garden. A retreat house denotes ‘A place affording peace, quiet, privacy and security’ ….. where its occupant(s) would reside for a short period of time. This retreat house must function as habitable architectural spaces to enable the activity associated with living, dining, showering, cooking, storage and such within the built up space of 150 m2. The relationship between your design and the context is also important in making the retreat unique to its landscape and activity.
