DESIGN STUDIO 3

This studio emphasizes on the poetics of place and the experiential qualities of space in architecture.

PROJECT 1

Project 1 is an introductory project by which we are required to explore issues of spatial typologies and poetics through simple design exercises. Working in groups of 4- 5 students, we are to propose 2 schemes for a Memorial themed ‘journey for the 5 senses’. We are required to design the memorials in the form of semi-open architecture by using two contrasting spatial types of our choice.

Attached below are my group's work for our precedent study and the memorials we designed.

PRECEDENT STUDIES

PROPOSED MEMORIALS

PROJECT 2

In Project 2, the design brief calls for an architectural response toward the sense of place with a strong engagement and relationship to the site and programmatic requirements. The first assignment for Project 2 requires an analysis of the site context as a starting point. The second part of this project is to individually, produce our personal interpretation of the MACRO site in the form of sketches. The personal interpretations of the overall character of the site will inform subsequent design decisions, and it is important to record these honestly and immediately.

GROUP WORK

INDIVIDUAL WORK

PROJECT 3

In Project 3, the design brief calls for an architectural response to design AN INTERPRETIVE CENTRE emphasising a strong engagement and relationship to the site, spatial experiences and programmatic requirements. The interpretive centre will serve two purposes; to provide a physical point of reference with visual significance that keeps alive the culture/history/memory/essence of the site and to provide accommodation to house and display relevant material and interpretive material for public access and information. Solutions relying heavily on landscape are encouraged. Visitors should be inspired and informed in ways that somehow express the spirit of the place (genius loci).

Below are my works for this final project.