TASK
Contextual Architecture Study (30%)
You are to identify a building in Asia which you intent to investigate through observation and readings on contemporary Contextual Architecture practices and issues in Asia.
Based on the selected building, you need to conduct literature review on its vernacular architecture reference attributes such as culture, construction, structure, layout, & etc.
You need to show findings of the above in the form of a printed A2 presentation visual, with appropriate visual communication design and clarity of information.
Case Study Paper (50%)
Using the same building, you need to identify the specific topic/ issues/significance of study and then define specific scope of study.
Using the selected building, you are required to generate a good research title that reflects the research intention and specific scope of study, within the framework of Contextual Architecture and significance of study.
LEARNING OUTCOME
-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.
-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.
REFLECTION
Through this project, i able to learn about the vernacular and contextual architecture in Asia. With the research, we learn the importance of sustainability of building and the benefits of vernacular architecture. From collection of data, analyse the information, we able to document in in illustration and text form. Overall, this project let us understand the modern architecture and vernacular design should work together.
