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Project 1: Precedent Studies (Group & Individual)

3 weeks. Submission Date: 14/4/2014

20% of final marks

 

Introduction

The evolution of Architecture was very rapid and revolutionary during the Modern Masters period as compared to other periods.  Throughout the lectures, you will examine the principles, ideas and contributing factors that shaped Modern architecture.  The project gives the students the opportunity to work with a group of peers to investigate the Architecture of Modern Masters. The project is designed to increase students’ ability to analyse visual evidence with specific reference to Modern Masters as precedent studies. 

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Increase understanding on the principle, ideas and contributing factors of the architecture of Modern Masters

  • Ability to analyse and identify specific architectural features in terms of space planning, technology, details, form and the aesthetics of the architecture of Modern Masters

  •  Learn how to create understanding in your audience visually by composing factual information and descriptive sketches on a  presentation board

 

Tasks

Students are to form a group of 5 students.  Each group will select ONE building from the given list and conduct architectural analysis on the selected building. There will be a maximum of 3 groups for each building. The buildings are: 

 

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

  • Barcelona Pavillion

  • Villa Tugendhat

  • Farnsworth House

 

Le Corbusier

  • Villa Savoye

  • Citrohan House

  • Maison Stein

 

Frank Lloyd Wright

  • Falling Water

  • Robie House

  • Willitts House

  • Martin House

 

 Walter Gropius

  • Gropius House

 

 

 

 

 

  • Spatial Organization (what is the plan like; it is open, compact or divided?)

  • Structure, Materials & Construction (what are the new methods and materials used in the building?)

  • Components (What are the types of windows, roof or other elements used in the building?)

  • Massing / Form (What does it look like? Is it heavy and massive as in Gothic churches?) 

  • The external façade (What does façade look like.  Does it have ornamentations on the facade?)

  • General Information

  • Fast facts of the building

 – building name, location, architect, size, function etc

  • The architect / Design Ideas / Concept / Dictum

Gropius House 

                        - Walter Gropius 

Floor Plan 

Elevation 1 

Elevation 4 

Elevation 3 

Elevation 2 

We are assigned a building of Gropius which he used to live in which is located at 68 Baker Bridge Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, United States. Gropius House has been enriched with Gropius intelligence and foresee of building elements in guiding the era to a simpler and  fabrication world of architecture. 

 

For the individual part, I have been assigned to do manage the Structure, Materials & Construction what are the new methods and materials used in the building.  

 

 

 

The Presentation Board 

My individual part 

(Construction)

My group and I 

   Project 1 

Precedent Study 

Thank you

Project 2

Web Book 

Project 2:  Web Book (Group & Individual)

9 weeks. Submission Date: 23/6/2014

30% of final marks

 

Introduction

Klang Valley is a rich source of architectural heritage dated from pre-colonial, colonial, post independence until present times.  The historical richness creates a very vibrant architectural fabric. The modern architecture emerges rapidly from 1950’s to 1970’s as the economic growth spurs.  This follows the international style that spreads across the world in 1930’s to 50’s.  However, many historical modernistic buildings may face risk of being demolished to make way for more contemporary buildings.  Thus, by recording, documenting and analysing the buildings, we can contribute to preserve the historical evidence of the valuable Modern Architecture in Klang Valley.  The findings are to be compiled in essays and to be submitted using a web book platform.  Web book is a publication in digital form, consisting of text (report), images, or both.

 

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Increase understanding on the principle, ideas and contributing factors of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley

  • Able to analyse and identify specific architectural features of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley

  • Able to document architectural heritage in the form of writings, descriptive diagrams and photography 

  •  Able to create a web book as a mean to publish academic materials

 

Tasks

Students are to form a group of 5 students.  The group will conduct a research and architectural analysis on a selected building. Each group will select ONE building from the given list.  The group may also choose their own modern buildings around Klang Valley.  Among the buildings that can be chosen are:

 

  • Federal House, Kuala Lumpur

  • General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur

  • Chin Woo Stadium, Kuala Lumpur

  • Sime Darby Building, Kuala Lumpur

  • Federal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

  • Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

  • Menara Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur

  • Wisma Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur

  • Petaling Jaya Civic Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

  • Standard Chartered Building, Kuala Lumpur

  • Old JKR Building, Kuala Lumpur

  • Bank Negara Malaysia,Kuala Lumpur

  • Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

  • Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur

  • TNB Headquarters, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

  • Bangunan Getah Asli, Kuala Lumpur

  • Parliament Building, Kuala Lumpur

  • Bangunan Persekutuan, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

  • Great Eastern Building, Kuala Lumpur

  • Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

  • National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur

  • University Hospital, Petaling Jaya,Selangor

  • Zoo Negara, Ulu Kelang, Selangor

  • Wisma Lee Rubber, Kuala Lumpur 

 

Parliament  House 

                        - Ivor shipley

  • Introduction

  • Fast facts of the building

    • Building name, location, function etc ( may provide map & photos)

  • History of the building ( cite your reference )

  • The Architect

 

  • Main Paragraph (Individual Components) consisting of Architectural style and  construction analysis of the building

 

  • Architecture style analysis

    • Explain the specific style adopted and the characteristics of the style. Is it pure modern buildings as in the west or has local influence?  Identify and explain further if it has local influence.

 

 

  • Building Construction & Materials analysis

    • Explain specific materials and construction method used to construct the building.   Compare the similarities or differences with other modern buildings in the west. 

 

 

  • Architectural elements / components analysis

    • Identify and explain the significant components such as windows, doors, fenestrations, shading, staircase or other significant elements that can be found in the chosen building.  Each building may have different components.  Analyse the significant components and use photos or sketches as evidence.

 

 

  • Conclusion (Group Components)

As being a Malaysian citizen, investigating one of the most stunning modernist building was a honor. Located in the middle of city town, designed by Ivor Shipley,  the recognizing parliament mark the democracy of the country. The unity of style found in ther facade of the building indicating the needs of being united in different races. 

 

This project is to create a web book of Parliament House (building chosen by us) to study the modernist building style and their story behind which then influencing the modern architecture nowadays.

 

I had studied the conveying of concept into architectural language, and using of nature into design was once practiced by Parliament House. The design not only serves for decoration purpose however serves as a function as well is then considered as a good design. For example would be the facade of the Parliament House which serves as shelding at the same time. 

 

Designing a democratic government buiding can be challenging as it cannot be biased to either of the races which responsible to create a unity design to bring unity to the community but showing Malay as the majority race. This can be seen in the roof of house of representatives. The 7 pleated roof plates brings Malay culture to the building, a symbol of Malay and Malaysia nation. 

 

Without culture, a building is not interesting. 

 

 

 

 

Web Book 

Thank you

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