Project 1A
Project 1a- Pre-Design Studies & Analysis In this phase, students in groups are to investigate, study and analyze the site to understand valuable components before designing. The study will enable students to gain familiarity with the site. To be immersed by 'sensing the place' allowing each to look into the current conditions of the site and relate it to the target user and objectives of the project. Hence, developing the most appropriate strategy and programme for it.
In this phase, students in a group are expected to:
• To conduct a comprehensive investigation and study of the site using and townscape appraisal checklist for site investigation thru observation, research, surveys, and interviews.
• To use references to understand and analyze the site and context in a more in-depth manner. Apply learnings from relevant readers, such as ‘Life between buildings using public space, legibility analysis extracted from Responsive Environments, Cities for People, How to Study Public Life, New City Spaces, Soft City,
• To look into precedents: relevant projects and buildings that provide a better understanding of the project and program-relevant ideas.
• To define the programme(s) suitable for the project and analyze the impact of it.
Project 1B
Objectives
▪ A design, which will create a positive impact on the immediate neighbourhood, is more engaging and inviting, hence, encouraging people to look, pause, stay, engage, and celebrate. Specifically, relevant to the given sites where it is within proximity or access to the residences, offices, and the middle of the ‘urban walls’ (walls refers to buildings, nodes, and landmarks).
▪ A design, which can be a platform to improve well-being in all aspects, a highly engaging, empowering, family-oriented and creates a sense of belongingness to the user.
▪ The design should be a highly engaging design, which is open to users from all social statuses, and ethnicity. An urban place acts as a ‘neutral platform’ or ‘third place’ where activities are focused and likewise relevant to the city inhabitant's needs, wants, and desires.
▪ A design that compliments and heightens the quality of the urban fabric through its architecture. The architecture may blend in or be a driver of change to make the place more vibrant and appealing magnifying the city’s identity and hidden attributes.
▪ A design that is people-centred and activity-driven, where spaces both external and internal encourage a unique journey and experience for all. Making the regulars, tourists, transient users, marginalized and NGO as caretakers of the place.
▪ The design should that complies with the pertinent guidelines and regulations. Compliance with buildability, safety, and building requirements and standards.
Project 1C
▪ To consolidate an understanding of the holistic nature of the architectural design process, to a given degree of detail, with emphasis on design as an integrative process, drawing as appropriate on previous subjects of the program.
