Hi, I am Yeo Shi Jie, 0330176.
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 part of Project 2 requires an analysis of the site context as a starting point. The site needs to be understood, in both intuitive and personal ways, as well as quantitative and measured means.
Objectives:
-To generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with consideration of human scale, natural light, materiality and textures
- To produce site analysis which document, interpret and analyse the physical conditions of the site and ‘genius loci’ of place and generate design based on the unique character and conditions of the site context
Tasks:
Project 2 is divided into 2 parts
1. Group Work : Site Conditions & Analysis
Site Analysis: Orientation (sun path) , Climate (rainfall & temperature), Site contours, Adjacent street and vehicular traffic patterns, Pedestrian circulation, Neighbouring contexts, Vegetation, Views from the site, Views to the site, Views through the site, Noise, Human-Cultural
2. Individual Work: Personal Interpretation & Concept Development
Individually, produce personal interpretation of the MACRO site in the form of sketches. Use Gordon Cullen’s serial vision and/or Steven Holl’s phenomenological readings as the basis/tool for recording own interpretation of the character of place (sketches).
i. Materials: Each site has an intrinsic materiality (photos)
ii. The memory of place
iii. Significant characteristics, sounds, textures, events that make them memorable.
Outcomes:
1. Group Site Analysis Report:
As a group, we have conducted site analysis on Bukit Cina, Malacca for MACRO Site and Hillsite for MICRO Site.
2. Individual Work
Project 2a Individual Pin-Up Presentation:
Conceptual Narration:
Site Pictures Footage:
Taylor's Graduate Capabilities (TGCs):
Reflection:
The project 2a helps me to develop my concept and narrative for creating interesting spaces for the coming VIC. Through site analysis, I have gained more understanding regarding my site and gives me opportunity to integrate my design into my chosen site.