TZE YING'S
PORTFOLIO
Architecture Design Studio 3 (ARC60106)
A continuation from Achitectural Design Studio 2, the key emphasis of the Architectural Design Studio 3 is the poetics of place and the experiential qualities of space in architecture. In the subject, students are introduced to, firstly, an exploration of spatial typologies and poetics in architecture; and secondly, the concept of neighborhood and community. In their preliminary design work, students engage with literature studies and interpretation as well as translating into design of different spatial typologies (i.e. linear, spiral, spine, centric, etc) which explore the idea of architectural tectonics and experiences. Subsequently, the major project involves the design of a small scale community building (typically a Visitor Interpretive Centre) in the open landscape/suburban condition which engages with the spirit of place inherent within the site, the site topography, history and socio-cultural events. The design work explores the plan-section integration to achieve architectural form that is tectonically expressive, functional and responsive to its site.
Contents:
1. Project 1: Journey of the 5 Senses
2. Project 2: Genius Loci: Site Analysis and Concept Development
3. Project 3: Visitor Interpretive Centre
Project 1 : Journey of the 5 Senses
Project 1 is an introductory project by which we were required to explore issues of spatial typologies and poetics through simple design exercises. In groups of 5 students, we were to proposed 2 schemes for a Walkway Space themed ‘journey for the 5 senses’ and to design the space in the form of semi-open architecture by using two contrasting spatial types of our choice.
Project 2: Genius Loci: Site Analysis and Concept Development
In the same group as Project 1, we are required to conduct a site analysis of the physical contect within the identified macro and micro sites. In this project, we are needed to produce a 7 to 10 mins digital presentation.
Project 3: Visitor Interpretive Centre
The final project is an individual component. The interpretive centre will serve two purposes which are providing a physical point of reference with visual significance that keeps alive the culture/history/memory/essence of the site and accommodation to house and display relevant material and interpretive material for public access and information. We are required to design a VIC with a total floor area not exceeding 450sqm and emphasis on using heavy thermal mass materials.
