The one and only project for Environmental Sustainable Design. In this project we are required to engage to one which is required help from the community which is neglected in a group of 10.

The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. To increase awareness of current environmental issues locally
2. To induce creativity in attempting to explore the current environmental circumstances
3. To allow students to explore the opportunity to work with the community and for the community
4. To create awareness of the importance of creating and environmentally sustainable product/design/services
5. To be able to understand and explain the principles of sustainability from environmental and social perspective

Learning Outcomes of this Project
Explore the concept of environmental and ecological sustainability
1. Produce a complete documentation of the entire project from proposal up to completion
2. Produce a multi media presentation on the issue and process taken to resolve the issue
3. To be able to demonstrate problem-solving skills
4. Recognise role and responsibility of an architect towards environment and society.
5. Exemplify creativity in attempting to explore the current environmental circumstances

Submission Requirement
The project asks for two outcomes
o A4 hardcopy report of the project + A2 research poster summarizing the project
o Multimedia presentation of the entire project from proposal to completion
Other general requirements
 Digital copies.
 Visuals / Photos used in the submission must be clear and well communicated.
 DO NOT PLAGIARISE- copy design from anywhere
 Referencing (MUST) for information and sources

City revival boy from Jason Juen

In this project, due to some reason we are left out among other groups and thus forming a group of 5 instead of 10 but then required to produce a 10 person work. Our site finding had keep on being postpone and ignored by our targets, either telling us they will call back to confirm with us or they are too busy for us, making our starting of a project becomes very late and a mess. which later on became a very stressful thing for us.
Throughout the project we really struggled a lot, with such less members, all of us had to work together in almost every work, from the start to the end. Luckily I have these good members with me, they are all very responsible and hardworking people. Every meeting and work they did show up from the start till the end.
The site we engage to is a orphanage located in USJ, City Revival Boys' Home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxJurLxWVBk < ViDEO LINK

Environmental Sustainable Design ：My Community, My Commitment

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This project is a continuation of the first project-an integrated project where it involves 
construction detailing solution for Project 2b in Architecture Studio 2. This project is 
designed to allow the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of construction 
and application from prior project. Emphasis in producing related manual construction 
drawing for STEEL and/or TIMBER detail and specification. 

Objectives of Assignment 

 

• To develop an understanding of the structural elements in construction and its 

application in the construction industry. 

• To apply suitable construction elements, material and detail/joint solutions 

suitable for a specific design. 

• To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of build ability. 

• To demonstrate awareness of how buildings are developed in response to 

practical considerations. 

• To demonstrate certain level of manual drawing and sketching skills. 

• To allow student to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of 

construction, material and technology. 

• To encourage students to produce manual sketches, drawings and detailing 

relating to construction. 

Learning Outcomes 

 

• Select suitable structural elements for their design project. 

• Design and apply a structural element for their design project. 

Submission Requirement 

 

• A2 presentation board containing the following: Scaled, manually drafted, 

 drawings of your developed scheme showing the integration of the construction 

 systems proposed, including site section (as per studio requirement or scale 1:50.) 

• Provide at least one cross section at 1:20 (or appropriate scale) 

• 3 nos. of detail drawings of selected elements. 

• Specifications of materials. 

• Complete Project 2 tutorial log sheet. 

• Drawing and sketches are meant to provide visual documentation and 

 communication. Hence they are required to be neat, clear and annotated. 

• Assumptions can be made through reference from book/drawings. 

• DO NOT PLAGIARISE. Application must be according to site, design and climate 

 context.

PRODUCT

In this project, I've tried on how to apply construction technology into my own design. After a lot of researches, i've tried my best to do the project and I find it was really hard with the knowledge I have now. Hence, I will continue to improve myself and thus design something that is functional and construct-able.

Building Construction 1 ：Detailing and Building Specifications

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The first project of Building Construction is an introduction for us to this field. We are separated in groups of 8, exploring construction sites and thus acquiring information on how they build it. The site that we are required to find is limited to 4-story height houses or shop lots. 

The objectives of this project are as follows:
 To introduce basic principles and procedures of construction process through real life project (experiential learning)
 To understand the sequence and coordination of construction at site
 To expose students to construction technology/methods responding to site context
 To allow student to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of construction, material and technology
 To train students to produce manual sketches, drawings and detailing relating to EXISTING construction.

Learning Outcomes of this Project
 Produce a complete documentation (pictures, sketches and drawing) and analysis of construction
elements
 Understand and explain construction elements and its components.
 Understand current construction technology on local construction sites
 Explain current material and technology in relevance to present construction industry

Submission Requirement
 A3 bound report complete with visuals, sketches and manual drawings inclusive of the detailing and documentation of your project.

Group Members (left - right) Lim Ming Chek, Yap Chein Wee, Tsang Hao Ren, Yap Kar Juen, Mr Yap(project manager of site), Me, Anthony Chew Ung Heng. (Not in Pic =Sean Chua , Liau Wen Bin)

Our site is a constructing shop lot located in Banting which is approximately 45 minutes driving distance from our campus. We drove all the way to the site and thus interviewing Mr Yap for more details of the site construction progress which is in few phrases from foundation to making of roof.

Building Construction 1 ：Experiencing Construction

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The Final project of Architecture Design Studio is divided into two parts : Part A is to create a site model based on the architecture of a movie in a group of 5 and Part B is to create a model based on a client's personality, hobbies and etc which fit in the site and movie.

Group mates as last project.

Part A - Site Model ( INCEPTION )
The movie we had chosen as our site is INCEPTION by Christopher Nolan. The architecture in the movie is mainly Paris Architecture.
In the movie, they can control their dream after consuming some med such as to changing the landscape in the dream and etc.

The scene where they control the landscape in the dream, causing building rising and moving.

The mirror is placed on behind to create an optical effect of inclined buildings, as in the movie. All the building is made with detailed architecture elements in Paris. [ Scale 1:50 ]

Part B - Dreamscape Space for YAO MING ( my client )

In the part B of final project, I had chosen YAO MING as my client as I am very interested on its unique height - 229cm and having some imagination about how the building should be.

Objectives of Project :
1. To further he students ability to create and develop a conceptual narrative.
2. To introduce and create an awareness in understanding the dimensional requirements of the
human body (anthropometrics and ergonomics)
3. To explore and apply basic design principles and terminologies.
4. To further the student’s ability to create and develop a conceptual narrative
5. To be able to consider objective and subjective parameters in the design process to create a space
this is practical yet poetic.
6. To explore how the selection and application of materials in relation to the sensory experience of
space.
7. To be able to select and make different study models (sketch, concept, diagram, section and
development models)

Learning Outcomes :
1. Design a space that embodies and expresses an idea or conceptual narrative
2. Be able to identify, articulate and apply basic design principles in spatial organization and
relationships
3. Be able to create, articulate and illustrate the poetics of spatial quality
4. Be able to produce and choose wisely among variety type of models with the aim of generating and
developing design as well as better presentation of idea
5. Advance communication skills through sketching internal expression of space, diagrams and
variety type of models

Submission Requirement :
Presentation Panels - A2 Boards (3 pieces)
 Final Model Scale 1:50
 Verbal Presentation 5-10 minutes
 Sketch Journal inclusive of additional sketches on butter paper if applicable
 Evidence of design process and thoughts through study models to be displayed alongside final
model

After researching and understanding YAO MING's life, I had came out with the my concept : STRUGGLE - ADAPT - BREAK OUT.
People nowadays only notice about YAO MING's achievement in basketball career as he had the height advantage on playing basketball, but not much of them know about how much he had been through until he achieved such achievement. Thus, my main approach of this project is creating spaces based on his lifetime experience since he was small, showing the phases he had been struggling through, the disadvantages from his height, what has brought to him because of his height and so on.

This is where I failed last semester and I had worked harder this time to overcome what I am weak on. On last semester, I had a really hard time getting an idea and design something for my client causing me having less confident when showing my idea to my tutor. In this semester, I tried my best and showing my tutor every week for some advises. Successfully this time I had came out with a design thanks to my tutor and friends for different idea and comments. 
This time I manage to complete my work better than last semester, having a proper idea that approved by my tutor, having enough time to complete my board. Even if the results wasn't as good, I have no regrets.
I have done my best.

Architecture Design Studio 1 ：Dreamscape of Space - HIDEOUT (AUGUST 2014)

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Group members (left-right) : Eunice Chan, Foo Wei Min, Chong Yee Ching, Me, Sean Chua.

The second project of Architecture Design Studio 1 is about creating a 1:1 scaled life capsule that is anthropometric and ergonomic based on the personality of one of our group member using cardboard as our main material.

Objectives of Project :
1. To further the student’s concern about elementary user needs
2. To introduce and create an awareness of scale and proportion of the human body
3. To introduce the role of human behavior in shaping the space
4. To explore how human anthropometry and ergonomics relating to space

Learning Outcomes :
1. To explore objective parameters of design process through solving real-life architectural problems
2. Be able to distinguish and discern the role of scale and proportion in the relationship between the
human body and a designed space or enclosure
3. Understanding of human factors to the design of space (its size, shape, and how appropriate it is
for the task) to improve comfort, safety, and productivity
4. To explore the relation of form and function

Submission Requirement
 Presentation Panel A2 Boards (2)
 Model Scaled 1:1
 Verbal Presentation 5 minutes

In this project, our approach is to create a space based on Eunice's personality which is always open to others, but sometimes she might need some quiet time alone. So, the capsule we had designed is about having two spaces which one is opened for her to do her works, and another is somehow very dark and small for her to meditate/rest through a small pathway which she required to crawl to pass through to make it hidden/secretive.

In this project, I had a good time incorporating with my group mates. They are all very good and friendly people. We are able to distribute our works well and carry them out effectively. It was a really pleasant time working with them. We had discuss and trying to explore on how to create a life capsule with a spatial quality that we wanted to present using different elements. At last this is what we came out with and we are really satisfied with it. It compromises with our hardwork during the 1 week holiday.

Architecture Design Studio 1 ：Life Capsule (AUGUST 2014)

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The first project of Architecture Design Studio 1 is about creating an abstract 3D model to show your own personalities through object, shape and form.

Objectives of Project :
1. To explore different possibilities of generating ideas thorough rigorous design processes.
2. To explore various approaches in translating ideas and abstracting translation and interpretation.
3. To explore varied forms of artwork in communication and expression of self and its sense.
4. To enhance ability not only in sketching but in crafting three dimensional design or art form.

Learning Outcome :

1. Draw students’ attention to subjective matters which play a major role in architecture

2. Produce objects to communicate ideas

3. To explore one form of generating design concept/idea

4. Construct a representational piece of art based on the initial ideas that have been abstracted and

redefined through the process of translation and interpretation

Submission Requirement

 Actual Model or 3D Artwork (1:1 scale )

 Maximum dimension of object or art form is 300mm x 300mm x300mm; no side of the

objects dimension shall exceed the above mentioned.

 1-Panel only of A2 board

 written explanation or write (50 words)

diagrams, thumbnail pictures and sketches to explain more clearly.

 conceptual sketches (not to scale)

may put photograph of actual artwork

 Verbal presentation ( 5 minutes)

- Schedule of presenter to be confirmed

- Pin up time 8:00-9:00 AM

- Presentation time 9:00-11:00 AM

My approach to this project is creating a model that shows the determination of mine going through all the obstacles throughout my life.

It was a new challenge to me in this project as I really had no idea of what to create at first, after meeting my tutor and according to his advice reading on the book Form, Space and Order, I had found a path on creating something that reflects myself. It wasn't a really developed idea but that it was an introduction to me on translating personality, words, into basic architecture forms. Throughout this project, I believe that I can do well in my next projects, further learning on how to translate idea into designs.

Architecture Design Studio 1 ：Self-Expression Through Object (AUGUST 2014)

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