Introduction to architectural design that aims to present and explain design through the expression of the perception of 'self' and the body
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 1
Self Expression through Architectural Space
PROJECT BRIEF
The main aim of this project is to expand the interpretation of the user by exploring the relationship between human body and designed form. The user will define the intention of the space and its form based on personality and human body. Basic design principles such as rudimentary ways in which to order and organise spaces and forms will also be introduced in this project. Furthermore develop an understanding of scale and proportion with relation to the human body.
The final outcome is to build a 1:1 scale 'small shelter' by the beach, with bamboo as the main structural element.
TOOLS
ANALOGUE SCALE DRAWING
PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING
Architect on Vacation
"Being an architecture student, it is always no vacation or holiday for us as there are always many assignments. Designing a multifunctional, temporary shelter for a hardworking architecture student enables the user to complete his work and also relax during vacation. The limited space is well utilised and separated into two main spaces: a workspace and a place for relaxation."
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Dreamspace for the User
PROJECT BRIEF
The final project required to design a space for the self by attaching to the walls/surfaces of an imagined gap in an empty space between two rock cliffs. The space is to fit a specific use (as a dream space: for viewing, space for contemplating, space for self exploration, space for exercising, space for dreaming, space for showcasing a particular activity etc). As the user of the space the design can make out personality more interesting, an effective well thought of theme and written narrative is therefore essential.
This understanding is to be architecturally translated into a series of 2-3 connected spaces that successfully establish the quality and articulation of both interior and exterior design. The concept shall evidently show the experiential and spatial quality, as well as considering how well design conforms to both the physical and non-physical requirements of the user.
TOOLS
ANALOGUE SCALE DRAWING
PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING
Space For The Self
"Isolation, the personality was developed years ago. It was hard at first where everything is not going right. It was really complicated but slowly, the persona found a positive way to overcome this negative emotion. This dream space is mainly designed for the persona to seek for self-satisfaction through isolation."
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