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Project 1A - Case studies (Group)
Jahn Gehl in the Life Between Buildings (1971) “examined the relationship between patterns of space use, especially outdoor activities, and the spatial properties of the physical world. He introduced the concepts of necessary, optimal and social activities. We are required to read Jahn Gehl’s Life Between Buildings (Chapter 1). Eventually, we will be able to examine patterns of social activities in a city (foreign city to be provided by instructor*) and identify ‘contact points’. Hence, they are to classify the varying degrees of contact intensity.
Street studies on Ameya Yokocho, Japan
Project 1B - Individual project
We are required to submit a synopsis in the form of a reaction paper. Its aim is for us to read a selected reading in relation to the theme that has been discussed in class for the week and submit a reaction paper to the text. There will be a total to 3 synopses. A reaction or response paper requires us to analyze a text, then develop commentary related to it. It requires thoughtful reading, research and writing. It should identify the key points highlighted in the text and then focus on our personal perspective on issues raised through the text. In addition to our personal perspective, we should identify experiences or insights that have shaped our perspective.
Reaction studies on "Urbanism as a way of life", "Learning from Las Vegas", "The Geometry of feeling A look at the phenomenology of Architecture"
Project 2 - Individual project, Comparative Analysis Essay
We are required to write a comparative analysis essay based on findings from case study (Part 1) and local site research (Studio). We are required to examine similarities and dissimilarities based on the patterns of social activities, types of ‘contact points’. And the varying degrees of contact intensity between the two cities.
Comparison on Ameya Yokocho Street, Japan and Jalan Besar, Klang