SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN

Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO III [ARC 60106]
Prerequisite: Architecture Design Studio 2
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Project 1 Memorial themed Journey of the 5 senses

Presentation
Project 1 LO 1-3 20% of Final Verbal
Group Panel + Scaled
Grade presentation
Model

Spatial organisation is a key consideration for architects in architectural design. The

study and exploration of different spatial organization methods is important in design
because it informs human occupation, behavior, and experience within architectural

spaces. Writers such as Francis D.K. Ching labeled this as architectural order whilst
Alexander Purves called this the formal patterns.

Project 1 is an introductory project by which you are required to explore issues of

spatial typologies and poetics through simple design exercises. Working in groups of 4-
5 students, you are to propose 2 schemes for a Memorial themed journey for the 5
senses. You are required to design the Memorials in the form of semi-open
architecture by using two contrasting spatial types of your choice. There is no specific
site for this design work. The story of your Memorial should translate the narrative of events given by your tutor, and it should
be informed by precedents studies.
The sheer scale of loss in the 2004
tsunami is beyond comprehension, and
Learning Outcomes certainly, beyond any type of direct
architectural representation. Our
proposal for the memorial therefore does
not attempt to index the event literally,
Identify and explain different spatial types in architecture, and how they but rather through abstraction. It is a
landform rather than an object, an
inform spatial use and experience experience rather than a focal point. It is
Create tectonic expressions of different spatial typologies which impact on a space which relates to the mystery and
power and dynamics of nature as much
the uses and experiential conditions of space as to the human impact of the event.
Generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan
relationship with considerations of human scale, natural light, materiality Tsunami Memorial Centre @ Khao Lak
and textures

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 Tasks
Project 1 consists of 2 main tasks as described below:

1a PRECEDENT STUDIES: Analysing spatial poetics & spatial typologies in architecture

5% of final mark

As part of this, the objective of Project 1a is to identify and analyze spatial order and spatial poetics through precedent
studies. The main aim is to analyse 2 selected architectural precedents. Each group of students is to analyse the spatial
poetics & spatial typology of the selected precedents. The analysis of the design approaches will inform the preceding
design projects for the remaining semester. Thus, the selection of precedents should be critical and inspirational.

Tasks
In groups of 4-5 students, select 2 precedents for analysis. They can be local, national and/or international examples. One
precedent must be PRE-MODERN MOVEMENT, and one precedent must be CONTEMPORARY. Also, one precedent must
be LINEAR, and the other CONCENTRIC. Record your analysis on multiple sheets of A3 butter paper. The precedent study
should provide the following analysis:

SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES
1. State and describe the spatial typologies applied in the design
2. Explain how the spaces are organised and ordered
3. Explain how the typologies ordered the use of the design
See Francis D.K. Chings Form, Space & Order & Purves Formal Patterns

SPATIAL POETICS
1. What is the design considerations employed to explore spatial poetry/poetics/experiences?
2. How are the spaces articulated in terms of the poetics, sensuality and tactility of architectural spaces?
Flow of experience (identify key circulation/journey).
Using at least 5 images/perspective that illustrate poetics of space, analyse how the experiential space is
created: Engagement with senses; Manipulation of light and its effects on space (natural & artificial); Texture and
materiality; Scale and proportion of spaces etc
3, Plan-Section relationship
Co-relate the plan to one of the most interesting section of your selected building. Study the section and analyse
how it is designed. Comment on the relationship between inside/outside, volumes and scale of space, variation
and hierarchy of spaces
See Steven Holls Questions of Perception: The Phenomenology of Space & Juhani Pallasmaas The Eyes of the Skin

Subsequent to your analysis of each precedent, conclude the manner in which spatial experiences and use are designed and
articulated. Use diagrams, photos and minimal annotations to illustrate your analysis.

1b Journey for the 5 senses Memorial

15% of final mark

Learning from the design strategies of Project 1a, design a Memorial themed the journey for the five senses.

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Tasks
1. Consider the given event and visualise it from an architectural viewpoint.
2. Translate the event into a form by using 2 contrasting spatial typologies. Guidelines are below:
10 m

10 m
50 meters
10 m

3. Via white card or digital modelling, produce study models for each spatial typology.
4. Based on the sketch design, develop plans and sections (at an appropriate scale depending on your design scheme) with
considerations of human scale, light/shadow, materials / texture. Section is to be drawn using pencil and butter paper.

Submission requirements

Project 1a: 2 x A3 panels (1 panel for each project) that includes diagrams, photos and minimal annotations illustrating the
analysis of your selected precedents

Project 1b: 8 x A3 panels (4 panels for each project) that includes Plan(s), Section(s), Images of poetic spaces for each
scheme.

The submission must also include the following:

PHYSICAL Sketch model of the finalized scheme (at an appropriate scale).
Butter paper evidence of design process and thoughts through a series of models vignettes
Verbal presentation of approximately 15 minutes per group.

Assessment criteria

Project 1a
Clarity and comprehensiveness of analysis
Evidence of research and use of texts/terminologies in the formulation of analysis
Ability to draw conclusions on analysis
Professionalism & quality of presentation
Ability to work as a team

Project 1b
Design captures translation of poetry to architecture
Design is informed by precedent studies
Design is generated by exploration of space-making through the different spatial types
Design considers users experiences (human scale, light/shadow, materiality)
Vigorous process of making
Communication through final model, visual presentation & verbal presentation

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 References
5.
1. D.K. Ching, F. 1993. Architecture: Form Space and Order (2nd ed.). Van Nostrand Reinhold
2. Gregory, Rob. 2008. Key Contemporary Buildings. Laurence King Publishing Ltd, London.
3. Holl, Steven. 1994. Questions of Perception: Phenomenology of Architecture, eds Steven Holl, Juhani Pallasmaa,
Alberto Perez-Gomez, A+U
4. Pallasmaa, Juhani. 2005. The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. John-Wiley and Sons Ltd: Great Britain
5. Purves, Alexander. 1982. The Persistence of Formal Patterns, in Perspecta, Vol. 19, pp. 138-163
6. Website of Serpentine Gallery Pavillion: http://www.serpentinegallery.org/architecture/
Also see works of Land-artist such as Christo & Claude, memorials by Maya Lin & Peter Eisenman for inspirations and ideas.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Dr. Keith Tan Mohd Adib Ramli
Prince Favis Isip

. . .
Date: 23 Aug 2017 Date: 28 Aug 2017 Date: 28 Aug 2017
Email: Keith.Tan@taylors.edu.my Stream Coordinator Programme Director
(Design Studies)

Remarks:
1. The project brief is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2. Any changes to the Scheme of Work shall be communicated (in writing) to the Programme Director and the approved
revised version must be communicated to the students

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