SEM 4 : ASIAN ARCHI PROJECT BRIEF

ASIAN ARCHITECTURE (ARC60403/ARC2234): August 2016 1

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING& DESIGN Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture

ASIAN ARCHITECTURE (ARC60403/ARC2234) Prerequisite: None

Project Part A: Contextual Architecture Study

Project Part B: Case Study Paper

80% of final marks Submission date: Week 13 (Tuesday 29 Nov 16)

Project Group/

Individual LO 1-6

30% +

50%

Contextual Architecture Study & Case Study Paper

A2 Visual Presentation Case study Paper

Introduction

This project is driven by Architectural Design Studio 4, as an approach to support students’ design through extensive research within the framework of Contextual Architecture in Asia. The Contextual Architecture framework focuses on students’ selection of building, with research objectives defined through in-depth literature review, leading to a well-established case study paper structure and writing. Assessments involve oral presentation and a written paper of 2,000 words. The final topic of the paper should be evolved in discussion and consultation with the tutors and should be finalised by the fifth week of the course. Students will present the summary of the paper with images in class – which contains an outline of the paper covering issues and themes explored, as well as a bibliography.

Objectives of Project

1. To integrate architectural design and research through a specific case study, supporting students’ design through extensive research within the framework of Contextual Architecture in Asia.

2. 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.


Learning Outcomes of this Project

1. Analyse and discuss in depth on the selected research area based on the selected building, within the framework of Contextual Architecture.

2. Identify significant elements of Contextual Architecture through investigation on the selected building. 3. Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of Contextual Architecture of the selected building. 4. A paper (2,000 words, double-spaced). 5. A power point presentation (10 minutes) – which contains an outline of the paper covering key issues and

themes explored, as well as bibliography.

Tasks - Methodology This group project is divided into two (2) parts: Part A- Contextual Architecture Study (30%) and Part B- Case Study Paper (50%) as illustrated in Figure1.

Figure1: Coursework structure Project Part A: Contextual Architecture Analysis (30%)- Individual

Form a group of 5-6. You are to identify a building in Asia in a sub-urban context which you intent to

investigate through observation and readings on contemporary Contextual Architecture practices and issues

in Asia.

Based on the selected building, each member needs to conduct analysis on its Contextual Architecture

elements which may include but not limited to (refer Appendix A for description):

• 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

You need to show findings and analysis in the form of a printed A2 presentation visual, with appropriate

visual communication design and clarity of information.

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Project Part B: Case Study Paper (50%) - Group

In a group of 5-6. Using the same building from the Contextual Architecture Study project, you need to

identify the specific topic/ issues/significance of study and then define specific scope of study.

Using the selected building, you are required to generate a good research title that reflects the research

intention and specific scope of study, within the framework of Contextual Architecture and significance of

study.

You need to create an concept mapping to highlight the specific topic/ issues/significance of study and

scope of study. The concept mapping (*refer Appendix B) must include the proposed research title

and research questions, to give an overview of the proposed case study paper. This visual may be

used in your design studio presentation to show the research process carried out in generating the design

proposal.

Depending on the scope of study, you may use examples of other relavant architecture design in Asia,

to support your discussions and arguments.

In some cases, a comparative study might be appropriate, it is recommended to discuss with your

tutors for approval to proceed.

The tutorials and submissions of the assignment will be carried out in stages.

Project Part A 1. Contextual Architecture Analysis 11 Oct 2016 30%

Project Part B

2. Submission of topic and issue 11 Oct 2016 10%

3. Paper presentation 15 Nov 2016 10%

4. Abstract submission 15 Nov 2016 10%

5. Paper submission 29 Nov 2016 20%

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Submission Requirements

Assessment criteria Project Part A: Contextual Architecture Study (30%) - Individual

• Analysis of Contextual Architecture elements 20

• Clarity of information 5

• Appropriate visual communication design 5 Project Part B: Submission of topic and issue (10%) - Group

• Appropriate title and topic selection 2.5

• Appropriate research questions 2.5

• Suitable reference materials and concise annotation 2.5

• Appropriate concept mapping visual communication design 2.5

One A2 printed visual (in roll) Digital copy of Contextual Architecture Study presentation visual to be uploaded to TIMeS

A4 printed proposals visual map based on template given (to be resubmitted upon tutor’s request)

A4 printed abstract based on template given (to be resubmitted upon tutor’s request)

Softcopy of presentation slides to be uploaded to TIMeS

Online registration of research title and abstract

A4 printed copy of final report with assessment sheet

Turnitin plagiarism report page indicating similarity percentage (to be included with final report)

Upload final report (in .doc or .docx format) to TIMeS

A4 topic

proposal

A2

A4 abstract

A4 report


Project Part B: Paper presentation (10%) - Group

• Clarity of ideas 2.5

• Strength of issues 2.5

• Case study 2.5

• Presentation quality 2.5

Project Part B: Abstract submission (10%) - Group

• Topic and issue 1

• Objectives of the study 2

• Methodology: literature review 1

• Case study 1

• Findings 3

• Discussion and conclusion 1 Project Part B: Final submission (20%) (marks translated from 100%)

• Clarity of content 30

• Organization and structure of essay 20

• Writing conventions 20

• APA citations 20

• Peer Evaluation 10

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Marking criteria

Marks shall be distributed as follows:

Contextual Architecture Study (30%

)

Excellent

Goo

d Accep

table

Poo

r

Ana

lysis of Con

textual

Architecture elem

ent (20%)

16-20 %

Shows excellent analysis of

relevant Contextual A

rchitecture

features.

11-15%

Shows good analysis of relevant

Contextual A

rchitecture

features.

6-10%

Has sufficient analysis of

relevant Contextual A

rchitecture

features.

0-5%

Shows very few or irrelevant

Contextual A

rchitecture

features.

Clarity of inform

ation (5%)

4-5%

Inform

ation is very clear.

Good use of language with little errors.

2-3%

Inform

ation is clear despite

some gram

matical errors.

0-1%

Vague presentation of

inform

ation with lots of

gram

matical errors

App

ropriate visual

commun

ication de

sign

(5%

)

4-5%

Very good visual com

position with appropriate design elem

ents,

selection of typography and quality.

2-3%

Shows minimal effort in

presenting work using

appropriate design elem

ents

and selection of typography.

0-1%

Bad visual com

position with

messy presentation outcom

es.


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Case Study Paper (50%)(*Refer to TIMeS for final paper marking criteria)

Excellent

Goo

d Accep

table

Poo

r

Submission of topic and issue (10%)

App

ropriate title and

topic selection (2.5)

2.0-2.5 %

Very good research title, shows

direct relevance with research

objectives.

1.5-1.9%

Rather good research title

show

ing relevance with

research objectives, m

ay need

review

.

1.0-1.4%

Research title contains relevant

keyw

ords reflecting research

objectives, m

ay need review

.

0-0.9%

Research title shows little or no

relevance to research

objectives, needs review

App

ropriate resea

rch

questions (2.5)

2.0-2.5 %

Research questions address

key issues of research

objectives.

1.5-1.9%



objectives despite som

e errors.

1.0-1.4%


some key issues of research

objectives, m

ay need review

.

0-0.9%


little or no key issues of

research objectives, needs

review

.

Suitable reference

materials and concise

annotation (2.5)

2.0-2.5 %

References include more than

5 reliable sources such as

academ

ic journals and books.

Shows accurate APA Style

referencing form

at, w

ith little or

no errors.

1.5-1.9%

References include 3-5 reliable

sources such as academ

ic

journals and books.


referencing form

at, w

ith som

e errors.

1.0-1.4%

References include 1-2 reliable

sources such as academ

ic

journals and books.


referencing form

at, w

ith som

e errors.

0-0.9%

No reliable sources such as

academ

ic journals and books.

Does not show accurate APA

Style referencing form

at.

App

ropriate con

cept

map

ping visua

l commun

ication

design (2.5)

2.0-2.5 %

Very clear graphical

visualisation of inform

ation that

reflects the research objectives.

1.5-1.9%

Graphical visualisation of

inform

ation reflects overall

research objectives, w

ith som

e parts appear to be vague.

1.0-1.4%


inform

ation vaguely reflects

some research objectives.

0-0.9%


inform

ation hardly reflects the

research objectives.

App

ropriate title and

topic selection (2.5)

2.0-2.5 %

Very good research title, shows

direct relevance with research

objectives.

1.5-1.9%

Rather good research title

show

ing relevance with

research objectives, m

ay need

review

.

1.0-1.4%

Research title contains relevant

keyw

ords reflecting research

objectives, m

ay need review

.

0-0.9%

Research title shows little or no

relevance to research

objectives, needs review


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Excellent

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Presentation 10%

Clarity of ideas 2.5

2.0-2.5 %

Ideas are presented with a

clear fram

ework.

1.5-1.9%

Ideas are presented with an

understandable fram

ework.

1.0-1.4%

Framew

ork presented comes

with som

e vague ideas.

0-0.9%

No fram

ework defined.

Stren

gth of issue 2.5

2.0-2.5 %



objectives.

1.5-1.9%



objectives despite som

e errors.

1.0-1.4%


some key issues of research

objectives, m

ay need review

.

0-0.9%


little or no key issues of

research objectives, needs

review

.

Case study 2.5

2.0-2.5 %

Case study is highly relevant

and significant, in depth

discussions linked to key issues

involved.

1.5-1.9%

Case study is relevant, at least

3-4 aspects linked to key issues

discussed.

1.0-1.4%

Case study is som

ehow

relevant, w

ith at least 1-2

aspects linked to key issues

discussed.

0-0.9%

Case study is not relevant w

ith

key issues, discussions are off

topic

Presentation 2.5

2.0-2.5 %

- Clear, audible voice

- Delivery is poised, controlled,

and sm

ooth

- Good language skills and

pronunciation used

- Visual aids are well prepared,

inform

ative, effective, and not

distracting.

1.5-1.9%


-Good delivery of contents

despite som

e errors in term

s of

gram

mar.

-Visual aids are inform

ative and

visually pleasing.

1.0-1.4%


- Contents are delivered

smoothly despite som

e errors

in term

s of grammar.

- Minimum

amount of visual

aids used.

0-0.9%

- Voice is barely audible

- Very bad contents delivery

accompanied with poor

gram

mar and insufficient visual

aids.



Appendix A

Contextual Architecture Elements Description

Space organization and access hierarchy

• Spatial organisation responds to the new functional and working needs of users.

• Spatial planning reinforces the existing social and cultural systems.

Sky line, compression and height

• Considerations of the surrounding place in terms of height, compression and the number of floors.

• Sensitivity towards the observation of necessary standards in comparison with the neighbouring units.

Features related to the form of the

building

• Utilization of a mixture of general building forms and shapes in coordination with the local place patterns.

Building material and systems • Material of the exteriors are carefully chosen and executed in full coordination with the original and domestic patterns/ culture of the local place.

Visual making elements • Exterior façade observes the constancy and coordination with

existing local and regional visual patterns.


Appendix B Credit: Tang, H.Y, 2014. Solutions to Heat Gain Challenge Using Roof Garden As An Approach In Nature Responsive Design In Modern Deluxe Suit Of Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding. [Coursework] Kuala Lumpur: Taylor’s University.

Solutions to Heat Gain Challenge Using Roof Garden As An Approach In Nature Responsive Design In Modern Deluxe Suit Of Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding.

Concept mapping:

Research Questions:

Question 1: Why the roof garden of Belum Rainforest Resort is considered as

part of the nature driven design?

Question 2: What is the design concept of roof garden adopted in Belum

Rainforest Resort?

Question 3: In terms of contextual climate, what is the problem encountered by

applying this concept into Belum Rainforest Resort?

Question 4: Responding to this natural factor, what are the significant features

adopted in the roof garden of Belum Rainforest Resort?

Question 5: How does each of the features act as a solution and help in solving

the problem faced?

Education

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