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SEMESTER 1

PROJECT 1 :
ME, MYSELF & I

The ability to convey information is one of the most important traits required in Architects. Expressing about ourselves might seem like an easy task, but it requires us to fully understand ourselves. We also must be brave enough to accept ourselves, know our weakness, strength and know what our life goal is. Our past is what shaped us know and by knowing who we are now, we will be able to shape the future.

Throughout this project, I was able to :

  • draw using architectural lettering and lines with different line weight and able to produce confident lines and strokes.

  • communicate with graphics through artwork design.

PROJECT 2 : SEVEN SHADES OF USM BUILDINGS

Architectural rendering, or architectural illustration, is the art of creating two-dimensional images or animations showing the attributes of a proposed architectural design. The building that I have been chosen is Bumbledee's Cafe in USM. 7 techniques are required to be used in this project.

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  1. Black ink pen (Hatching/cross hatching technique)

  2. Pencil (Blending technique)

  3. Pencil Colour

  4. Marker and Pen (Pen as Outline only)

  5. Watercolour

  6. Watercolour + Pencil Colour + Pen

  7. Best technique (I choose Watercolour)

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Throughout this project, I was able to:

  • identify architectural elements of a building.

  • sketch and use different rendering techniques in architecture to convey design ideas and architectural elements.

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PROJECT 3A : SITE ANALYSIS

The data obtained from the observation and site analysis will be presented into 4 (FOUR) x A1 Boards (LANDSCAPE) –Site Inventory, Site Analysis, Site Synthesis. Assessment for Project 3A will be based on progress presentation, teamwork skills, and final submission.

        Group 1

  • Key Plan, Location Plan, Site Plan with Context & Labels, Site Elevations with context and labels.

    Group 2

  • Neighbourhood Context – Building / Area Name, Usage, Zoning, etc. (Macro Site)

  • Circulation – All vehicular & pedestrian movement patterns on and around site. (Micro Site)

  • Human and Cultural – Activities, Human relationship, and Human Character (Macro and Micro)

    Group 3 (Micro Site)

  • Natural Features – Trees, Animals etc

  • Man-Made Feature – buildings, walls, drives, curbs, lightings, walkway.

    Group 4 (Micro Site) [MY GROUP :)]

  • Sensory – Visual, Audible, Tactile, Olfactory aspects of site. Views to site, Views From site.

  • Climate – Rainfall, Humidity, Temperature

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Throughout this project, I was able to:

  • understand the design elements, design principles, basic building construction, environment, users, anthropometrics, and comfort factors.

  • understand and propose suitable site improvement collaborative.

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PROJECT 3B: SCULPTURAL PAVILION (MODEL & PROJECTIONS)

SCULPTURE:

  • Students will be divided into groups of 3.

  • Each group will submit a total of ONE (1) 3D solid geometrical sculpture (no wire framed sculpture) by combining the 3 mock-ups. Each mock up must:
    - Must be derived from design concept.
    - To use only 1 basic geometric shape.
    - To implement 1 basic design principles. 

    PROJECTION DRAWINGS (INDIVIDUAL): 

  • Draw a set of as-built orthographic projection drawing of the Final Sculpture in 2 A2 size cartridge paper 
    o One (1) top view in scale 1:2
    o Four (4) elevation in scale 1:2 – Front, Rear, Left & Right
    o One (1) Isometric Drawing in scale 1:2 - use the 30°- 30° angle for the drawing coordinates system to create your isometric drawing

    Through this project, I was able to:

  • Draw presentation drawing manually and produce physical model to aid the explanation of concept, basic design principles, and basic building construction.

  • Explain with figures and graphics the design based on the understandings on elements of design, principles of designs, basic building construction, and other design factor.

  • Able to communicate through 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional form through orthographic projection and understand the relationship between form and space. 

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PROJECT 3C: SCULPTURAL PAVILION

A Pavilion is a flexible architectural open space that invites people to come in and spend time in it. It could be temporary or permanent and might even change its form and function. A Pavilion might be used as a: shelter, seating, meeting point, cafe, theatre, or for lectures, events, exhibitions, sports, play, relaxation, work and much more.

Through this project, I was able to

  • design a sculptural form that also works as small structure for human use.

  • design an architecture with understanding of aesthetic, site, environment, users, anthropometrics, and comfort factors.

  • master manual drafting technique and communicating ideas through a set of presentation drawings and conceptual scale model.

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