The studio explores design by harnessing environmental qualities and conditions for human and environment sustainability through a project with a specific community of users within a given context.
before starting the design process, we had to explore and practice, through a series of small projects in small sites, and precedent studies, than finally studying the main site which is situated in Belum Rainforest.
PROJECT 1:
This project 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.
We are required to design a small space within an open area applying ideas of environmental
sustainability in architectural design. The structure should provide both a shelter and suitable environment for users.
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
-The green info-shelter to be based on the following requirements:
1) Volume 3m x 3m x 3m
2) To serve the main purpose of providing info on events and activities in CODA & SABD
3) To provide shelter for students waiting for pick up (5 max)
4) Minimal area for storage/ services
Task
-Pre-Design (Design Analysis)
1. Understanding the site: In groups of 2 students, investigate the given site. Record and analyse the site context and the natural
environment through photographs and diagrams.
2. Understanding the brief: Identify and research the user needs
3. Based on the site and user needs, brainstorm ideas for exploration of the shelter
-Schematic Design (Problem Solving
1. Conceptual thinking
2. Develop sketch plan and section to respond to environmental and user needs
-Design Development (Resolving Design)
1. Develop interior poetics (inside/outside relationship) by taking into account interaction between environment and architectural
space/form
Final boards and model.
Final board 1
Final board 2.
Final model.
After a successful completion of this project I learnt, important factors to look at to achieve a comfortable environment for a specific group of users, which are; the importance of identifying the users of the space, and their needs. Studying the site and its context, is also an important factor to look at, when creating an environment for your users, by identifying the SWOT of your site, its Strength. Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
Final Project
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.
-Project brief:
This project requires students to propose a communal facility accommodating several related functions such as meeting and learning in a suburban context. Students are to develop their own concept for the communal space based on their research of the area and the community’s needs. 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.
-The Project requirements:
Site : Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak
Brief : Nature Appreciation Center
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. Communal / Meeting Hall (100 pax )
B. Information Area (200 sq m)
C. Learning Spaces (100 sq m)
D. Refreshment Area (30 pax + kitchen)
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
Tasks-
Pre-Design (Design Analysis)
1. Understanding the site: A thorough site investigation and analysis is required to inform students of design decision.
2. Understanding the brief: Identify and research the user needs
3. Based on the site and user needs, brainstorm ideas for exploration of the communal space.
Schematic Design (Problem Solving)
1. Conceptual thinking
2. Develop sketch plan and section to respond to environmental and user needs
Design Development (Resolving Design)
1. Develop interior poetics (inside/outside relationship) by taking into account interaction between environment and architectural space/form.
The site:
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 Belum Rainforest, known for nature based activities such as fishing, bird watching, camping and visiting orang asli settlements.
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Site plan.
Below are the boards of the Group site analysis.
Final Design
Upon successful completion of the subject, I was 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.
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