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Introduction
Klang Valley is a rich source of architectural heritage dated from pre-colonial, colonial, post independence until present times. The historical richness creates a very vibrant architectural fabric. The modern architecture emerges rapidly from 1950’s to 1970’s as the economic growth spurs. This follows the international style that spreads across the world in 1930’s to 50’s. However, many historical modernist buildings may face risk of being demolished to make way for more contemporary buildings. Thus, by recording and documenting the buildings, we can contribute to preserve the historical evidence of the valuable Modern Architecture in Klang Valley. The findings are to be compiled in essays and to be submitted using a web book platform. Web book is a publication in digital form, consisting of text (report), images, or both.
Learning Outcomes
1. Increase understanding on the principle, ideas and contributing factors of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley
2. Able to analyse and identify specific architectural features of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley
3. Able to document architectural heritage in the form of writings, descriptive diagrams and photography
4. Able to create a web book as a mean to publish academic materials
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Introduction
The evolution of Architecture was very rapid and revolutionary during the Modern Masters period as compared to other periods. Throughout the lectures, you will examine the principles, ideas and contributing factors that shaped Modern architecture. The project gives the students the opportunity to work with a group of peers to investigate the Architecture of Modern Masters. The project is designed to increase students’ ability to analyse visual evidence with specific reference to Modern Masters as precedent studies.
Learning Outcomes
1. Increase understanding on the principle, ideas and contributing factors of the architecture of Modern Masters
2. Ability to analyse and identify specific architectural features in terms of space planning, technology, details, form and the aesthetics of the architecture of Modern Masters
3. Learn how to create understanding in your audience visually by composing factual information and descriptive sketches on a presentation board
We were required to form a group of 5, our group for this project is the same with the studio project. We thought that it would be more convinience if we stick together. We chose Notre Dame du Haut for this project. The topic covered to be analysed are Plan, Sections, Elevation, Perspective and detail design. There's also individual component where it is a seperate A4 paper from the group component with each individual has different topic to analyse.
This project we are required to analyse a building in Malaysia. We chose Petaling Jaya Civic Centre that was located at Jalan Yok Shook Lin. The process to be able to get the permission to analyse was tough but through so many calls and emails, they were kind enough to give us the permission. I did the compilation , design of the web book and Construction analysis part.