Tang Kar Jun
Architect in the Process
Design Studio 4
Project 1: EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENTAL POETICS: TAYLOR’S “GATEWAY”
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and analyze environmental qualities and contextual needs of a site
2. Apply ideas of environmental sustainability (gained from precedent studies, ESD and Building Science 1) in architectural design
3. Employ particular material and construction technique Project Brief The ‘GATEWAY’ is to be based on the following requirements:
1) Volume: 300 m³ (min 2 storey)
2) To serve TWO main purposes:
A) Students’ activities areas
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Indoor games room
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Social space
B) Security surveillance
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Security Station
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Watch Tower
There is no restriction on structure design or materials to be used nor shall budget constraints other than the unit be practical, useful and manageable in terms of its operations and upkeep. Project must demonstrate sound construction and good understanding of building economics. Responses to the site and existing context and access requirements are essential criteria and consideration in the design.
Reflection: Although we didn't do so well on our presentation, we learnt a lot from this project. By going to site and identifying the needs of the building, we learnt how to fit the needs of the building according to site. By learning how to relate to site analysis, we know how to include sustainable features to help the environment. We also learnt to deal with construction using wooden structures as well as how to use bracings and support pillars. Overall, we learnt how to relate to site and to building and its users.
Site Analysis: Pulau Banding
PROJECT 2: NATURE APPRECIATION CENTER : GATEWAY TO ROYAL BELUM SITE ANALYSIS: PULAU BANDING,PERAK
Reflection: Through previous projects, I have really learnt a lot from them and have applied them to this project. I can now apply ideas of environmental sustainability in design and aesthetic. This has also taught me on taking care of the user's needs in relation to the design. By making this nature appreciation centre, I have learnt to make a community building and also learnt on taking care of mother nature itself. All in all, I have improved a lot through this project and i hope to use this knowledge on my coming projects.
PROJECT 2: Resubmission
Main exterior perspective, explanation and design concept
Left elevation