Zachary Tay
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ASIAN ARCHITECTURE (ARC 2234)
Project 1: CASE STUDY PAPER
This project is driven by Architectural Design Studio 4, as an approach to support students’ design through extensive research within the framework of sustainability design in Asia. The sustainability design framework focuses on the building assigned for site visit, 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 3,000 to a maximum of 4000 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 sustainability design 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.
CASE STUDY PAPER
Adaptation passive design of Malay vernacular House to Meet the Climatic issue of Comfort Living for contemporary Houses in Belum Rainforest resort.
Project 2 - Case Study: An Asian Street
Every street in a city has its unique characteristics which can be identified from its function, urban fabric and history. Some streets may constitute rich heritage values which reflect the local culture of a particular community; some of them may be utilized mainly to serve the livelihood of a local community by catering to various economical activities; some may be well developed with modern facilities, as a result of vast urban development.
Every city in Asia has its own unique characteristics, due to the different ways of life of its dwellers. The appearance of the streets today may have changed in the past decades due to modernisation and globalisation, which in turn may have changed the way of life of its community.
Objectives of Project
The objectives of this project are as follow:
1 To develop critical perspectives on architecture and urbanism in situations where tradition, modernity and globalization intersect through an exploration of the history of South, Southeast and East Asian architecture
2 To promote and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of selected aspects of Asian architectural and urban design through first-hand experience gained through a study visit to an appropriate local or overseas location relevant to the theme
3 To develop in each student increasing skills and independence in information gathering, visual and verbal analysis, and critical synthesis
4 To develop in each student increasing skills in clear, effective, written communication, employing recognized scholarly and professional conventions
5 To enhance further students’ interpersonal and intra personal skills
Learning Outcome
1 Describe the historical development of the main strands of Asian architecture
2 Identify a broad range of issues related to the historical and chronological transitions of Asian architectural history
3 Interpret architectural language in relation to the development of Asian architecture and urbanism based on theme of tradition, modernity and globalization
PROJECT 2A - PHOTOBOOK: Leech Street, Ipoh
PROJECT 2B - MANUAL SKETCHED STREET MAP: Leech Street, Ipoh
