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Project 1 - Vernacular Architecture

To introduce students to activities which culminate in the production of the study; collection, indexing and evaluation of information; analysis of information; compilation and organization of study; writing of study; assembly of illustration and text; design of layout; binding and presentation.

TASKS :

Form a group of 6-7. Based on the topic assigned, you are required to watch a pre-recorded lectures to understand the key concepts of that particular topic. This shall facilitate your group discussion in class as preparation for the video presentation submission of your findings.  Specific instructions and assignment requirements will be published in TIMeS when the pre-recorded lecturesare released for access. 

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Philosophy/worldview of the CHINESE vernacular architecture - SI HE YUAN

Architectural elements or features of the CHINESE vernacular architecture - SI HE YUAN

Architectural elements or features of the TWISTING COURTYARD that reflect the SIHEYUAN CHINESE vernacular architectural as references

Project 1.5 Photobook

TASKS :

Working in a group of 6-7, we are required to identify ONE historic street in an Asian city. We are encouraged to organise a site visit to study the contexts of the street (with specific defined boundary) and conduct literature review to gather information of the selected street to understand its history, sociocultural conditions, traditional trades, significant architecture and important events in the past. We may compare our observations with the street’s original conditions to highlight how new development or redevelopment has changed the contexts of the street. We could also highlight any relevant issues of heritage conservation if applicable.

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Site taken were Medan Pasar located at City centre of Kuala Lumpur

Project 2 - Contextual architectural case study

To identify a building in Asia in a sub-urban context which we intent to investigate through observation and readings on contemporary Contextual Architecture practices and issues in Asia.

Building taken were PAM Centre located at Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Conduct analysis on its Contextual Architecture elements included :

  • Space organization and access hierarchy

  • Sky line, compression and height

  • Features related to the form of the building

  • Building material and systems

  • Image making elements

  • Dimensions of history and social memories

Video about CHINESE vernacular architecture and comparison of contemperory Twisting courtyard

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