architectural design project

project 1b: architectural proposition & design strategy proposal

Building on design brief and pre-design analysis of context, user, and programme presented in Project 1a, design a building that delivers a strong relationship to place, people and time.

The building must be no larger than 2,000 sq.mts. and not lesser than 1,800 sq.mts built-in a minimum of 3 levels and maximum 5 levels which include the covered circulation spaces. Basement Parking does not count in floor area and level requirements. Fully open spaces, landscaping & others are not to be included in area calculation.

As a guide to specific use, the final building should take into account the following, with approximate percentages to be used as a guide:
• 3-5% Services/core (lift, fire safety apparatus, pipe, M&E room, waste disposal etc.)
• 5-10 % staff accommodation (staff quarters, visitors lodging, temporary stay & alike)
• 5-10% administrative space (offices, storage, file/supplies room, etc.)
• 20-30% circulation (halls, corridors, stairs, ramps, lobbies, etc.)
• 20-30% public space (restaurants, shops, library, toilets, MPH)
• 30-40% programme-specific space (e.g. classrooms, kitchens, lecture halls, etc.)

The building should also allow for a minimum of car-park spaces (refer to UBBL guidelines/city guidelines or requirements, roughly 20 slots) and a loading/unloading space for a minimum of 2 service trucks. Design scheme must also provide for a proper drop off zone for the user. Appropriate landscape space should also be included.

For the chosen site and programme, produce a formal architectural design strategy in response the proposed project.
1. The design should explore and express position in architecture, and synthesize issues relating to programme, user, site and other regulatory requirements.
2. Consider and include expanded aspects of design development in tandem with the design of spaces, e.g. regulatory requirements, fire safety, materials, construction; buildability, sustainability, feasibility and other relevant considerations, wherever possible, integrating their
development to produce a richer, more multi-layered design.
3. The design considers and is sensitive to site context. Aim to address issues on site, aim to give the best design approach.

architectural design project

project 1a: pre-design analysis

Work as a studio group, students are required to conduct and present the following pre-design analysis:
1. Studies of the contextual conditions of the site
2. Studies on the selected user group and building types
3. Studies on the cultural and meaning place.
4. Studies on the current restrictions and proposed development on site and how it will affect the project and design.
5. Studies on precedents that inform the ideas/approach/strategies that can be used in developing project and programme.

Based on the pre-design phase, students are to develop a simple, brief and yet comprehensive presentation. Presentation can be in a form of video, slide and others that can capture people, place and time on the given site.

Pre-design analysis, Is where students will assemble all the parts and pieces of the bigger picture:

1.Reviewing building code and local or city ordinance,

2. Initiative on establishing design parameters,

3. Take initiative consider and study solar analysis and other site specific analysis,

4. Research on precedents or do actual visitation to projects related and directly relevant to the proposal and

5. Research on demography, user profile and understanding who we are designing for.

The chosen site for this semester is Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur.

project 1c: detailed design and final executive report

Based on the proposed sketch design, consider and include expanded aspects of design development in tandem with the design of spaces, e.g. regulatory requirements, fire safety, materials, construction, sustainability, feasibility and other relevant considerations, wherever possible, integrating their development to produce a richer, more multi-layered design. Develop a selected portion of the design for technological development and resolution. Tectonic thinking in design approach. Integrate environmental strategies into your design. May look into current sustainable trends and design features.
And finally to present work in a most comprehensive, systematic, creative and comprehensible manner - architectural visualization, modelling and report.