DESIGN STUDIO 4
PROJECT 1. EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENTAL POETICS:
'TAYLOR'S GATEWAY'
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Project 1 explores the environmental poetics of a structure that respond to the basic natural context such as the sun, wind, heat, cold, energy issue, and the existing context. Students are required to design a structure within an open area applying ideas of environmental sustainability in architectural design. The structure should provide both a shelter and suitable environment for users.
The ‘GATEWAY’ is to be based on the following requirements:
1) Volume: 300 m³ (min 2 storey)
2) To serve TWO main purposes:
a) Students’ activities areas
i) Indoor games room
ii) social space
b) Security surveillance
i) Security Station
ii) Watch Tower
There is no restriction on structure design or materials to be used nor shall budget constraints other than the unit be practical, useful and manageable in terms of its operations and upkeep. Project must demonstrate sound construction and good understanding of building economics. Responses to the site and existing context and access requirements are essential criteria and consideration in the design.
Submission requirements
 Site Analysis board
 Site Plan & Model (1:200)
 Plans & Sections 1:20 min (indicating strong relationship with the physical environment/site)
 Diagrams showing environmental response
 One key interior perspective demonstrating poetics generated by relationship between environment and architectural space
 A final physical model at 1:20 min (indicating strong relationship with the physical environment/site)
 Evidence of design process and thoughts through a series of models vignettes
Prepare a 10 minute verbal presentation.
Format: Visual presentation is to be composed on 3 A1 panels (Landscape) (Mixed Media : AutoCAD & Manual Drawings
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and analyze environmental qualities and contextual needs of a site
2. Apply ideas of environmental sustainability (gained from precedent studies, ESD and Building Science 1) in architectural design
3. Employ particular material and construction technique
PROJECT 2. NATURE APPRECIATION CENTRE: GATEWAY TO ROYAL BELUM
SITE ANALYSIS (10%)
CONCEPT PROPOSAL (5%)
INTERIM (15%)
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This project calls for a design of a simple public building with some complexity that includes the complexity of site topography and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety of strategies for sustainable design.
It explores design solutions that harness environmental qualities and conditions for human and environment sustainability through a project with a specific community of users. Students explore design solutions that reduce environmental impact utilising clustered spatial typology and passive design approach. The design work should contribute to and merge harmoniously with nature and the site, and provide the best of experiences for the users.
Objectives
 To develop awareness of environmental sustainability in architectural design.
 To develop the student’s ability to meet the imperative and inter-related environmental and social needs, as well as make poetry with the buildings
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to:
1. Apply ideas of environmental sustainability in design
2. Design and create architectural spaces with consideration of environmental poetics in relation to the basic natural context and existing built context which impact on users’ experiences
3. Combine the environmental needs, the site (site topography, history and socio-cultural events), and the users’ experiences within simple building design in the open landscape/suburban context.
4. Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas based on clustered spatial typology.
Project brief
This project requires students to propose a facility accommodating several related functions such as exhibition, learning and recreation in a suburban context. Students are to develop their own concept for the design based on their research of the area and environment. This working method is intended to have the student design in near full-freedom; however they will be required to make an informed response firstly to the surrounding context. Their capacity to respond architecturally and contextually to this task will form part of the basis upon which they will be marked.
Site Location
The site is located in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak. Pulau Banding is a 243-hectare man-made island located within the majestic Temenggor Lake. The Island sits amidst the 130 million year-old Royal Belum Rainforest, known for nature based activities such as fishing, bird watching, camping and visiting orang asli settlements.EMKAY Group, the owner and caretaker of the Island, envisions the development of Banding Island as a vital introduction to Royal Belum State Park and aims to position it as a premier heritage destination on the world ecotourism map. It operates the Belum Rainforest Resort that offers opportunity to get up close and personal with the natural world.
The Project
Site : Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak
Brief : Nature Appreciation Centre
Building Siting : Setbacks as per authority requirements (where applicable)
Building Height : 2 - 3 Storeys.
Approximate Floor Area : 800 sq m. (with the possibility to expand)
Facilities : To provide a Mixed-Use Facility to accommodate:
A. Nature Gallery
B. Video / Auditorium Space
C. Visitor / Info & Administrative Area
D. Reading & Documentation Room (Archive)
E. Observation Deck / Area
F. Café + Kitchen + Services
G. Children Explorative Area
Vehicle : Access and Parking
Occupants : Consideration for disabled (wheelchair) access
Public Access : Consideration to the Public/Private accesses and separation
Pedestrian Circulation : Consideration of the pedestrian accesses into and around the Site.
Other service facilities to be provided as per required
FINAL (50%)
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