TZE YING'S
PORTFOLIO
Design Communication (ARC 1713)
This module introduces fundamental skills for the appropriate communication of architectural design. It engages different means of visualization and expression of space and spatial ideas through architectural drawings and modelling to prepare students with the skills required in Design projects.These skills are taught through a series of freehand, constructed drawing, and architectural modelling held both outdoors and in the studio.
Contents :
1. Project 1A : On-site Sketching
2. Project 1B : Tonal Values
3. Project 2A : Orthographic Projections
4. Project 2B : Axonometric Projections
5. Project 2C : Perspectives
6. Project 3 : Finishing & Presentation
Project 1A : On-site Sketching
A first-hand conscious experience is important in the understanding and articulation of space. This assessment aims to develop skills in visualization and expression of space through free-hand sketches.
We are required to produce 4 sketches to show our understanding about the notion of space in architecture and develop skills in visualizing of space through observation and perception within Taylor's University Lakeside Campus.
Project 1B : Tonal Values
This project is designed to build upon the previous project; in developing our skills in creating depth and tone in a sketch. We selected an image of a house in Kamakura, Japan and explore basic techniques to express form and spaces by using pencil. There are 4 methods including cross-hatching, hatching, scribbling and stippling.
Project 2A : Orthographic Projections
This project is about representing a 3-D building in 2-D along with drawing that communicates the shape and the size of a building through a series of related 2-D views.
We were to utilize the given image of Farnswoth House in United States to be drawn up. By using the skills demonstrated and explained in the workshop, we drew up the following orthographic drawings including building plan, 4 elevations and 2 sections with the scale of 1:100, and a site plan which is not to scale. All drawings are drawn in a final A1-size tracing paper.
Project 2B : Axonometric Projection
Axonometric drawing is an excellent method of communicating and expressing an architectural idea - be it as a diagram at a fairly early stage of the design process (ie conceptual expression) or as a presentation aid upon finalization of your design. Axonometric drawings are a visually instigating and exciting way of expressing an idea clearly with minimal words if executed.
We learnt how to execute an axonometric projection by generating partial of an external and a sectional (internal) axonometric of the Farnsworth House. These projections will be generated at a scale of 1:100 on A1-sized butter paper (for construction) and finally inked on A1-sized tracing paper.
Project 2C : Perspectives
This assessment introduces perspectives as a mode of communication in architecture. We were required to construct firstly, one exterior (two-point) perspective followed by one sectional interior perspective (one-point).
In constructing both these perspectives, we demonstrated the ability to express spatial idea in 3-D form, understanding of 2-D and 3-D relationships in architectural graphics, skills in drawing and composition, creativity and complexity of drawing. We constructed our perspectives on butter papers and inked these two drawings on A1-size tracing paper.
Project 3 : Finishing & Presentation
This project is merged with the final project for Architecture Design Studio 1 and we are required to apply the skills that we've mastered from the previous Design Communication projects. Highly legible presentation boards are shown during presentation to deliver clear ideas of our final design hideout.
