Project 3

Report and Photobook 

This project is a report that consists of a set of drawings of the building measured and it should include the importance of this building from various aspects, like architectural, historical and cultural. We are also required to produce a presentation, photobook and a website for this building. To find the information about this building was the most difficult part. Me and my team mates had some trouble finding information about the Istana Diraja. While me and my groupmates are doing the report, we explained the architectural details and elements regarding the Istana Diraja, like the design principles and elements applied on the building. Then, filtering and editing the photos for the photobook is not as easy as I thought but we managed to do it with the power of group work. We managed to recognize the architectural historic structure while doing the report and photobook.

Photobook link:

https://drive.google.com/…/0BwYdrB0CHBlEaElHakV5ZENPW…/view…

Report document link:

https://drive.google.com/…/0BwYdrB0CHBlEd3BEMk94SXI0V…/view…

Project 2

Measured Drawing and Model

This is a group project where we are assigned to measure and document our building, Museum Istana Diraja and translate them into a set of drawings. While carrying out this project, I learned the proper way to measure a building and document it. Besides, this was my first time to use Autocad. Although it was quite hard for me at first, I managed to complete one part of the drawings. We managed to translate all the measured data into scale drawings. Next, I have recalled all the construction methods and architectural details that I have learned to adapt in this project. On the other hand, we managed to complete our model in time. I realised the importance of team work. Also, we managed to show additional information about the building through the physical model and I am very happy with our end product. 

Final Product 

Project 1

Sketch Book Journal

This is an individual on-site exercise that we are required to document and sketch the building as well as the site context. Students should start off from drawing the plans, elevations and sections of the building to understand the building better. The building I got was The Museum Istana Diraja. Throughout this project, I have identified that the Istana Diraja is a combination of neoclassical architecture and malay architecture. I have also recalled all my techniques to document and sketch a historical building. Last but no least, I learned that we should appreciate all of the architectural cultural heritage that we have right now. 

Studio( final project)

Project 2b: Retreat House @ Cape Rachado, Port Dickson

Individually, we are require to further develop project 2a into a retreat house at Cape Rachado, Port Dickson. The retreat house must function as habitable architectural spaces to enable the activity associated with living, dining, showering, cooking, storage and such within the built up space of 150 meter square.  For me, my client is a retired yogi  and I decided to build a retreat house for him to rest, relax. 

Reflection

From this project, I learn to design a retreat house which incorporates with the requirements of a specific client. I learn to create space, form and function of the retreat house which adapts to the site context. Besides, I interpret and analyse client’s character and needs and respect site context that balances both internal and external. I had done lots of progress models and sketches in order to create an ideal retreat house for my client. 

Studio2(Project 2a)

Project2a (Introduction to Site Analysis + Observation Deck @ Cape Rachado)

In groups, we need to conduct site analysis of the site plan, existing structure, landscape, climatic studies, circulation pattern, views and vistas, activities and SWOT of Cape Rachado, Port Dickson and case studies of Grand Canyon Skywalk, Arizona and Pinohuacho observation deck, Chile. Individually, we need to produce 5 sketches of the site. In group of 2, we are to design an Observation Deck (with a maximum volume of 30 meter cube) for the purpose of observing the views. We need to produce site analysis, series of 2D diagrams, detail drawings and models.

Site Analysis :

Final Model

Observation deck

Reflection

From this project, my team mate, Toh Kean Hou and I decided to design an observation deck which can integrate user's visual and sensory with the nature. We had lots of brainstorming sessions and generated ideas by doing many progress models. Upon completing this project, I am able to generate structure, form and space through architectural conceptualisation, with the emphasis on exploring the user requirement and simple spatial organizations skills, as well as site responding to develop an architectural proposition. 

Studio2 (Project 1)

Project 1(Famous People, Familiar Faces, Diagrammatic Abstraction)

Barcelona Pavilion  

Reflection

From this project, I get to know more about basic architectural compositions of solids, planes, lines and frames. I also learn to do analysis of architectural work of selected architect by using different diagrams and diagrammatic models. As a group, we did lots of research and findings and helped each other in order to accomplish this assignment. 

Culture and history

Project 2 (Web Book)

In this project, in group of 4, we need to conduct a research and architectural analysis on a selected building. The group may also choose their own modern buildings around Kuala Lumpur. For my group, we choose AS-SYAKIRIN MOSQUE (KLCC MOSQUE) we had done lots of research about it. Individually, we have to select one topic which are site context, architectural layout of building, architecture style, building construction, structure & materials and architectural elements or components and do analysis on the topic chosen. For me, my topic is architecture elements or components analysis. 

Reflection

From this project, I get to know the principle, ideas and contributing factors of Modern Architecture in Kuala Lumpur and able to analyse and identify specific architectural features of Modern Architecture inKuala Lumpur. Besides, I am able to compile my information in the form of writings, diagrams, sketches and drawings.