THEORIES OF ASIAN ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I
PROJECT 1
MODELS AND TATTOOS : EXPRESSIONS THROUGH DESIGN ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES
In this project, we had to understand and explore the design elements and principles. In three weeks time, we had to complete 6 physical 3-dimensional models with each different design elements and principles, we also need to produce 6 tattoo stamps based on he models. Although I am a FNBE graduate, where I already learnt about the design elements and principles; however, I still have some confusions. MY tutor, Ms. Yan Yee was there to guide me and gave some recommendations to improve my design.
I am glad that I had this opportunity to explore various designing and model making techniques, that I never try before. Moreover, it allowed me to be able to express myself more when it comes to designing.
MODELS
LINE + RHYTHM
MASS + UNITY
SHAPE + BALANCE
SPACE + CONTRAST
MATERIAL + VARIETY
TEXTURE + FORM
PROJECT 2
TECTONICS : DESIGN PRINCIPLES, ANTHROPOMETRIC AND ERGONOMIC EXPLORATION
For this project we had to learn about tectonics, anthropometric and ergonomic, which lecture were conducted. With these knowledge and the design elements and principles, we need to create a 5m3 tectonic structure for a banal action which I chosen lying down with the scale of 1:10- 1:20. Moreover, we were given timber as the main material and supporting material which is steel or fabric and I chose steel.
This project equipped us the knowledge of anthropometric and ergonomic and how it plays into creating a spatial experience that is unique for the user.
MODEL
PRESENTATION BOARDS
PROJECT 3
INTERPRETATION & REPRESENTATION : PRINCIPLES, TECTONICS & SENSORY
For our final project we need to to use our knowledge of design elements and principles, anthropometric and ergonomic with bringing in a sensorial experience for the user interacting with my structure. Furthermore, we had to deconstruct our project 2, using the same banal action and to create a narrative in order to construct a 20cm3 with the scale of 1:10 - 1:20.
In this project I had difficulties generating my narrative. My tutor, Ms. Yan helped me a lot and gave me insights to generate my narrative. This helped my designing process a bit faster.
MODEL
PRESENTATION BOARDS
REFLECTION
I learnt new things such as tectonics, anthropometric and ergonomics; moreover, I also able to explore more design elements and principles. Furthermore, this module have helped me improve my drawing, model making and brainstorming skills. However I found online class more difficult compare in studio because there's lees guidance of tutor. I hope I can perform better for the following semesters as I will learn new things and new skills.