UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN (UTAR)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (FES)

UEBA1116-Architecture Design 1
Academic Year-2015 June (Year1)
Lecturer: Ar.OOI AIK HOOI.& Ar .QUAKE HUAY TIN.& Dr. HAZMAN HAZUMI.

WHO AM I
Design synopsis
Duration : Week 1 ~ 3 ( Group Project )

Every piece of architecture has its own

style and identity which is express
through the language of transform
geometries . The expression of this
architecture language is always relate to
its times, space and place .this
transformation of architecture is greatly
affected by the advancement of
technology and also the material
evolution.
The most basic design principle in
creating a piece of architecture is always
start from the transformation of 2D
elements into 3D object which can
contain spaces that is useful for our living
environment. A great piece of
architecture normally have a distinctive languages that is always related
to the expression of individual living experiences and also the origin of his
upbringing .

Project One : The task

RESEARCH (a) : ERGONOMIC STUDIES.

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Duration : Week 1~ 3 ( Group Project )

Before you start project one you
need to carry out research on
ergonomic studies.

DEFINATION
ERGONOMIC
- measurement relating
to human body .
In the group of two you are required to
carry out an ergonomic studies of an
adult human body to identify the proportional system of measurement
that set the universal standard of human scale .The finding of information
must be recorded in the illustration of diagram and sketches. This
ergonomic studies should also covered on the understanding of the
curvilinear shape of human form and profile.

Submission requirements (individual)

A1 Size drawing to scale that graphically records

the measurement of information.
must be manually drawn drawing.

Assessment Criteria:(5%)

clarity and neatness of drawing technique .

Thoroughness of the information recorded.
Visual communication and
presentation format

project one is about the exploration of the

basic 2D geometry to 3D object. in this
assignment you are only allow to use one
type of chosen material ;it can be card
board, wire mesh, timber ,plastic , PVC,
paper or etc.
Select and Cut the chosen material into
shape then by using the technique of
bending or folding or twisting or
squeezing or interlocking or etc
transform this 2D element into a 3D
form.

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Repeat creating this modular object in many times . it can be in the

same scale or different scale . by using the principle of architecture in
design such as linear ,cluster ,radial ,interlocking, or etc joint this
repetition object together to form a 'skin'( surface) with interesting
texture which automatically contain
architecture languages which expressing
the identity and personality of a person
character .
This architecture skin would be installed
on a selection portion of human body
.therefore the designer need to
understand the form and scale of the
human body .so that the architecture skin
once is install is like part of human body .
No glue ,pin, stapler or string is allow
to be used to hold the skin in position at
the human body . The skin must be fitted
well to the human form. This
architecture skin should cover an area of
0.5 meter square.
Upon completion of this architecture skin
the designer need to wear them to
perform a cat walk with back ground
music at the same time explain its design
concept ,what has inspired them to start
the design ,the process of making it and
also what identity , personality or
character the designer try to express.

Submission
(Group)

requirements

Presentation Board ( must be in A1 sheet )

contained explanation of the design concept which has inspire him
to start the design .

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The process of making it .

Front ,back and side views
photograph of the skin when
wearing on the designer body.
Must be well illustrated with
sketches , graphical diagram
,photograph and drawing which
contained a brief explanation of his
design .

Assessment Criteria:(15%)

Innovativeness in the architecture

surface created.
relevant of conceptual narrative
explanation.
Articulation of the presentation
format.
clarity of Visual graphic
communication in sketches and
drawing to show the process of
design..
good Craftsmanship in model
making and response well to the
body form.
Interesting cat walk presentation .

UEBA1116-Architecture Design 1
Academic Year-2015 June (Year1)
Lecturer: Ar.OOI AIK HOOI.& Ar .QUAKE HUAY TIN.& En. HAZMAN HAZUMI.

SPATIAL EXPLORATION CUBE

Design synopsis

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (FES)
Duration : Week 4 ~ 6 ( Individual Project )
Architecture is about making of space. . Every
individual space has its own meaning which is
always related to the human behaviour.
Space can be created by walls of enclosure with
difference kind of surfaces (skin) of texture or
defined by assembly of elements .
Space can be vary in size ,volume ,texture , solidity ,
light fenestration or etc .which can promote different
psychology emotion for its dweller. A series of
spaces normally is link together by human
circulation which give the journey of spatial progression a unique psychology
experience.
The more unique and dramatic of the spatial movement is sequentially
arranged ,the more unpredictable and non monotonous of its space planning it
would be ,which make the spatial journey to be memorable and full of surprises .
Creatively arrange spatial order, not only possess Psychology excitement and
exhilarating spatial movement but also must contain the celebration of its
awareness to its surrounding contextual setting , All of which , will make a good
piece of architecture.

Project Two : The task

Duration : Week 4 ~ 6 ( individual Project )

In the second assignment student is required

to design and creates a spatial exploration
model within a 6.0m x6.0m x 6.0m cube
which is imagine to be located at a green
field.The spaces created must consist of a
main space with a few supplementary spaces
linking to each other .
The spaces created may have different
quality in its hierarchy. it would be clearly
defined by its differences in volumetric scale
and size , degree of enclosure of solid and
void of opening , different texture of its
surfaces and the differences in light
fenestration and intensity .All of which must be house in an imaginary
boundary of the shape of a cube.
The cube may be manipulated by adding or subtracting the body.
however the essence of this geometrical form must be preserved
and remain.

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The spaces created within the cube does

not
house
any
specific
functional
requirement except to allow a person to
move around to experience through the
different feeling on the hierarchy of spatial
progression and its form to induce an
exciting spatial exploration experienced
Upon completion of this assignment
Student will learn about volumetric space
in relationship to human scale, spatial
exploration and progression and its
architectural expressions .
The spatial exploration cube
must demonstrate
the following compliance:
different volumetric of space
transitional space
celebrating space
intimate space.
texture and colors
dramatic movement,
circulation and spatial
progression
fenestration of openings,
light/shadow distribution
expression
of
form,
structure and materials

Submission
(individual)

requirements

2A1 Size drawing of Plans , Section

x2 ,Elevation x 4 in 1:20 Scale. and
explanation of concept design.
Model in 1: 20 scale.
must be manually drawn drawing.

Assessment Criteria:(20%)

Innovativeness in the spatial and form

creation
Enlightenment and richness of spatial experience
clarity and articulate Visual communication
good Craftsmanship in model making.

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (FES)

UEBA1116-Architecture Design 1
Academic Year-2015 June (Year1)
Lecturer: Ar.OOI AIK HOOI.& Ar .QUAKE HUAY TIN.& En. HAZMAN HAZUMI.

MY LIVING STUDIO
Design synopsis
Duration : Week 7 ~ 13 ( Individual Project )

Every habitable space is designed

uniquely to cater for the different
need of human behaviour . The
Composition of spatial order
normally will make the habitable
space to be uniquely express to suit
the lifestyle of individual Because
human behaviour is shape
differently from the place of his
upbringing which is always relate to
the climate , history and cultural
order of a society.
The composition of the spatial order
not only need to fulfil the
functionality and practicality on the
utilitarian need of individual usage
but also need to instil the
excitement of spatial experience for
the dweller. Hence ,will make the
spatial order become more articulately express which inherited with an
exciting living ambience .

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Project Three : The

task
Duration :
Project )

Week 7-13 ( individual

In this assignment you are require

to continue to develop spatial
exploration cube in project 2 and to
convert it into a living studio for an
architecture student in UTAR within
a given site.
The task is to design habitable
spaces for a single person in the
most
practical
and
articulate
dimension. Here crucial consideration and involvement of astrometry
,proportion and its spatial relationship to its spatial program and its site
environment must be correlated to the design of the spaces as required
within the 6.0x6.0x6.0 meter cube.

PROJECT 3 is divided into 2 parts.

Before you execute the main design you
are required to carry out the following
researches first:

RESEARCH (i)
Research studies of the anthropometry for
a studio dwelling you currently utilise .

RESEARCH (ii).
Carry out necessary site analysis
synthesise the design parameters.

to

upon completion of the above two

researches
,the
project
2
spatial
exploration cube would be re-evaluated
and
will
go
through
a
rigorous
transformation and changes in the design
process to fulfil the need of functional
spatial programme and also to response to
the site analysis which synthesis design parameter as require..

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The design of the Architecture living studio shall comprise of the following
habitable spaces:
-LIVING AND STUDY AREAS ,DINNING ,BEDROOM AND BATHROOM

Submission Requirements:
1. Presentation Board ( must be in A1 sheet )

Concept Board + Concept Statement

Key Plan & Location Plan
Appropriate Scale
Site Plan
1: 50
Floor Plans
1: 20
Elevations x 4
1: 20
Sections x 2
1: 20
2. Study Models & Final Model
3. Portfolio (5%) : to include ALL
assignments, precedent studies, site
inventory and analysis, a neatly
compiled tutorial logbook with design
development sketches, etc
4. CD x 2 sets in hard casing with
proper cover design, containing all the
above information

Assessment Criteria:
(40%)
1) SOLUTIONS
i. Concept, Context & Site
Planning
- Responsiveness to topography, ecology,
and
surrounding environment
- Comprehensiveness in site planning
ii. Spatial Order & Functionality

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Spatial organization
Circulation
Ergonomic
User friendliness
- Compliance to brief requirements

iii. Aesthetic & Tectonics

- Enlightenment and aesthetic quality
- Appropriateness of form and space
- Technicality and Constructability
- Green / Sustainability features

2) DESIGN
COMMUNICATIONS
Board, Model and Presentation
- Completeness of information
- Technical and presentation
drawings
- Craftsmanshi - Oral presentation & defence

RESEARCH (i) : ANTHROPOMETRY STUDIES.

Duration : Week 7~ 8 ( Group Project )

DEFINATION
ANTHROMETRY - measurement of human body and its movement in space
related to
specific activities.
In group of 2 You are require to do a research on anthropometry

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for the following spaces in the house

you currently stay.
kitchen,
Dining
Bathroom
Living and study area.
Bedroom

Submission
requirements (individual)

A1 Size drawing to scale for

recording the graphically
the
measurement of information.
must
be
manually
drawn
drawing.

Assessment Criteria:(5%)

clarity and neatness of

drawing technique .
Thoroughness of the
information recorded.
Visual communication and
presentation format

RESEARCH (ii) : SITE INVENTORY and SITE

ANALYSIS (5%)
Duration : Week 8~ 9 ( Group Project )
In group of 2 students are required to carry our research on a given site.
Research (ii) is divided into two sections which need to be executed
concurrently as one submission in one A1 board.
1. Site inventory finding on
entrance, view, Sun orientation ,human activities, traffic flow
,sound ,wind smell, pedestrian ,Topography ,Vegetation.

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2. Upon completion site inventory., individually students need to

carry out their site analysis to synthesis their design parameter
in relationship to their reaction to
the site inventory finding.

SUBMISSION
REQUIREMENTS (individual)
FOR SITE INVENTORY

Graphic presentation of one big

Diagram to show all the site
forces of the finding
or
A series of small diagrams
graphic presentation shows all the
site forces individually.

FOR SITE ANALYSIS

Diagrammatic
Synthesis
Analysis
consists of the following design
decision :
Entrance,
View,
Sun
orientation, Human ,Traffic
Flow, Sound, Wind,
Pedestrian, ,Landscape & etc
Both to be presented into
one A1 Size Presentation Board

Site inventory and Analysis

Assessment Criteria:(5%)

Comprehensiveness of information gathered in relevant

to major project requirements;
Analytical skills and visual communication;
Presentation format, delivery and craftsmanship
Team work effort

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External Panel Review:(5%)

Submission Of Portfolio:(5%)

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