ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 4.1

PROJECT 1: EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT POETICS 'TAYLOR'S GATEWAY'

Project 1 explores the environmental poetics of a structure that respond to the basic natural context such as the sun, wind, heat, cold, energy issue, and the existing context. Students are required to design a structure within an open area applying ideas of environmental sustainability in architectural design. The structure should provide both a shelter and suitable environment for users.

PROJECT 2A: SITE ANALYSIS - DISCOVERING THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL POETICS FOR CONTEXTUAL ARCHITECTURE

Stage 1 is to identify and analyze the site context for design exploration. In groups, carry out a thorough research on the subject and site analysis. Students to Identify and analyze environmental and social needs of a site that lead to formulation of the design programme and contextual responses
Stage 2 of the project is to study existing examples through literature and own observation and experience .In groups carry out thorough investigations on specific architecture projects that lead to comprehension of the design programme and sustainable architecture.
The project calls for a design of a simple public building with some complexity that includes the complexity of site topography and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety of strategies for sustainable design. For interim, students are required to provide full design proposal incorporating precedent study and site analysis at appropriate level of presentation.

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PROJECT 2B: NATURE APPRECIATION CENTRE; GATEWAY TO BELUM

Project brief

This project requires students to propose a facility accommodating several related functions such as exhibition, learning and recreation in a suburban context. Students are to develop their own concept for the design based on their research of the area and environment. This working method is intended to have the student design in near full-freedom; however they will be required to make an informed response firstly to the surrounding context. Their capacity to respond architecturally and contextually to this task will form part of the basis upon which they will be marked.

Site Location

The site is located in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak. Pulau Banding is a 243-hectare man-made island located within the majestic Temenggor Lake. The Island sits amidst the 130 million year-old Royal Belum Rainforest, known for nature based activities such as fishing, bird watching, camping and visiting orang asli settlements.EMKAY Group, the owner and caretaker of the Island, envisions the development of Banding Island as a vital introduction to Royal Belum State Park and aims to position it as a premier heritage destination on the world ecotourism map. It operates the Belum Rainforest Resort that offers opportunity to get up close and personal with the natural world.