Architectural Design Studio 3

Project One:

a. PRECEDENT STUDIES: Analyzing spatial poetics & spatial typologies in architecture

Introducing different spatial typologies in architecture, and how they inform spatial use and experience through precedent studies. By analyzing and comparing 2 selected architectural precedents. The analysis of the design approaches will inform the preceding design projects for the remaining semester.

Linear Case Study:

Concentric Case Study:

b. EXPLORING SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES AND POETICS: JOURNEY OF THE 5 SENSES

Part b explores spatial typologies and poetics through the design of a simple space within a hypothetical site, based on interpretation of a text provided by the lecturers. By choosing the poem 'Death' by Kahlil Gibran, we were to create two different spatial typologies; one linear and one concentric.

In the Making:

Final:

Project Two: 

a.DISCOVERING THE SITE & ITS GENIUS LOCI

This being a group project where the main aim of Project 2a is to identify and analyze the site context for design exploration. In groups, carry out a thorough research and site analysis at the given site; Labrador Park, Singapore. Chosen Site; Site A, the only rocky sea-cliff on the main island of Singapore.

b. SITE RESPONSE AND DESIGN CONCEPT

This being an individual project, we were assigned to develop a strong, individual design concept grounded in a personal site response derived from the information gathered in groups via Assignment 2a. With the concept of  'War is a Beautiful Imperfection.'

Project Three: Designing A Visitor Interpretive Centre

 For this individual project, we were to explore architectural response within the context of the site and programmatic requirements of interpretive centre. Ensuring that it is build-able. With only a total square meter of 400.