PROJECT 2 : GENIUS LOCI; SITE ANALYSIS & CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

This project is made up of two separated tasks but both being interrelated :

1. In the same group of five, we have to conduct a site analysis of the chosen micro site which is to be used in the further tasks.
2. Personal Interpretation & Concept Development as a response.

In the same group of five, we have chosen a site to study its conditions and do conduct a site analysis. The micro site we have chosen is the Coastal Area located in The Labrador Park, Singapore. We have produced a micro-site digital model. Below is the analysis board based on the information we have gathered that highlights the information that are being incorporated into the next and upcoming tasks :

Moving on to the next task, individually, I have interpreted the site and translated them into the form of sketches. Then, by concluding the site based on the key elements together with personal interpretations and inspirations from site, I have derived a concept which is further put into an architectural form. Below is the board showing the sketches, ideas leading to the concept and the development of the concept into a form :

Learning Outcomes :

1. Understand the history of the site and connection with the structures, remnants etc. 
2. Able to analyze and conclude data and communicate the findings.
3. Able to understand and translate the poetics of the space.
4. Realize the importance of a design to be strongly dependent to the site.
5. Ability to translate concepts into forms.
6. Able to generate visualization through both 2D and 3D modelling and drawings.

PROJECT 1 : JOURNEY FOR THE FIVE SENSES

This project is made up of two separated tasks but both being interrelated :

1. Precedent Studies : Analyzing spatial poetics and spatial typologies in architecture.
2. The Journey of Five Senses

In a group of five, we have selected two precedents for reference and analysis. One of it being a pre-modern movement and another one being contemporary. Based on that, we have to identify one linear building and one concentric building according to time period. The building we have chosen for the pre-modern movement is the Dome of Rock by Umayyad Caliph Abdul al-Malik (concentric) and the contemporary movement being the Farnsworth House by Mies Van der Rohe (linear). From the chosen buildings, we are to analysed the spatial typologies and spatial poetics. Below are the informations we gathered :

Moving on to the next task, we are to design a linear building and a concentric building both according to the poem we have selected; 'A Little Bird I Am' by Jeanne-Marie Bouvier De La Motte Guyon.

The concentric design is as shown below :

The linear design is as shown below :

Learning Outcomes :

1. Understand the spatial types in architecture.
2. Understand the poetics of a space.
3. Understand the planning of spaces and spatial organization.
4. Able to generate visualization through both 2D and 3D modelling and drawings.
5. Ability to translate concepts into forms.

PROJECT 2A : RENDERINGS WITH MATERIALS, LIGHTS, CAMERA VIEWS WITH SITE CONTEXT

Moving on to the second project, materials that have been considered are added to the model. Also, site context have been inserted with proper materials and lighting. Some materials and plug-ins have also been sourced from the Internet with relevance to project for enhancement and detailing. Thus, credits will be given. Below are the progress for this submission.

[top three] Experimenting with mental ray daylight system.

Fitting the water material into the "sea" plane using pre-set materials from Arch & Design. Sun is orientated to get this sunset view.

Below are the test renderings after inputting the materials :

Below are the post-processed renderings :

Post-processed rendering without filter. Adding shadows and human figures to give "life" to the scene. 

Finally, filter and adjustments have been added for enhancement.

PROJECT 1 : MODELLING OF AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

This WIP page is dedicated to show the constant progress of this project and also a media to publish the final submission for this project. Firstly, I've chosen my personal project from Semester 2, Retreat House for this subject. Below are the progress for this submission.

Proceeding to tracing the floor plan and elevations based on the ortographic drawings done previously using AutoCAD.

With reference to the chosen location, the contour is made using SketchUp.

Extruding surfaces using Rhinoceros modeling software based on the traced floor plan and elevations with modifications and amendments along the way.

Top view of the model. (Ghosted)

Front view of the model with louvers added. (Ghosted)

Back view of the model showing the details; the vertical columns to support the first floor is a change from the previous design to be more realistic and able to be constructed. Also, showing the openings that are fitted with frames. (Ghosted)

Right view of the model. (Ghosted)

Left view of the model. The sliding door with glass panes on the ground floor is made of up of 10 similar modules again, also fitted with frames in the model. (Ghosted)

Completed form of the building fitted onto the contour.

Birds eye view of the final form on contour. The darker part is due to the close spacing of the louvers. (Ghosted)

Another view from a different perspective. (Shaded)

Below are some of the test renderings to indicate specific materials such as glass panes for the openings. However, most of the materials have not been inserted yet. 

*UPDATED : SIMPLE-RENDERED VIEWS*