Archive for December 2014
Building Construction I
Project 1 :Experiencing Construction: Experiencing,
documentation and analysing CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS (Group Work)
Introduction:
This project required us, group of 8, to visit an ongoing construction site to identify different types of building elements and its construction process, details and materials. We are also required to study and record construction of different building elements that we have learnt in this module.
We went to 3 different construction sites to carry out our studies. 3 of the sites are in different state of construction, which are the initial state, middle state and almost the final state. We are so lucky that the project managers kindly gave us much basic and useful information of construction and some experiences are shared as well. I was assigned to do the introduction.
Here are some photo on site:
Our group report:
Part 1: http://issuu.com/laimun/docs/1st_part.pptx
Part 2: http://issuu.com/laimun/docs/2nd_part.pptx
Reflection：
This is the first time i went to site for a long period for research. I learn a lot on the construction method and tools/ machine. the contractor teach us a lot and share his experience with us. its really a nice project.
Project 2: Integrated Construction Detailing/ Drawings (Individual)
Introduction:
This project is integrated with Architecture Design Studio 2. We are required to identify and propose 3 architectural detailing of the building we designed and hand drawn it on one piece of A2 size paper.
Reflection:
I choose the canopy detail, glass wall and roof, and the spiral stair. they have detail construction method for me to learn. In this project, i ask some senior for the detail and learn from there, really impress after got the research.
Environment Sustainable Design
My community My Commitment
Introduction:
In this only project, we are in group of 10 to identify an environmental-community related issue in your local community.
The issues have to be genuine and any solution had to be provided by my team must have an impact to the environment and community. We were required to visit my project site to collect more information for further step in our project. The site we chose was an orphanage, name Rumah Charis.
Here is the link of the video made:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP5oTlnWorY&feature=youtu.beHere is our report:
https://word.office.live.com/wv/WordView.aspx?FBsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdownload%2Ffile_preview.php%3Fid%3D790364404355224%26time%3D1418232805%26metadata&access_token=100001104519123%3AAVKkuhdvC8OhTb-aff6yiYZLNvK6woDimn_opY7dxqoU3w&title=ENVIRONMENTAL+SUSTAINABLE+DESIGN+final.docx
Reflection:
Really enjoying with those kids, really have a good time. Those kids need the society love, as the world need love. I perform yo-yo and magic to them and really happy they enjoy my show.
Design Studio II
Design Studio II
Design studio II hold 5 credits hours and have 2 project at total.
Project 1 Dramatic Abstraction
In this project, we are assigned to form group of 4 and given a building to study and analyse the architecture element of the building.
My group was given Maison Jaoul by Le' Corbusier, the first ever Brutalist architecture style.
A video and 10 abstract model from Maison Jaoul are produced.
My group was given Maison Jaoul by Le' Corbusier, the first ever Brutalist architecture style.
A video and 10 abstract model from Maison Jaoul are produced.
Abstract Models
Final:
Reflection:
In this project, we learn about the butalist architecture. This is also the first time doing building analysis, really learnt a lot on the simple but at the same time still having strong design element. the model is really difficult to think a good idea, the way to represent the idea, however finally we still do our best and successfully build the best model we can.
PROJECT 2: Site Condition & Analysis and Birdwatch Tower @ Fraser’s Hill
Introduction:
We are required to produced a site analysis after going to a site visit in Fraser hill about hydrology and vegetation. Our group spent long time to differentiate the types of trees and find out the relationship between trees and site, and eventually , we analysis them.
Following is the slides of site analysis :
http://issuu.com/edwardtehakamandawson/docs/site_analysis/1
Conceptual models:
Sketches:
Draft Board:
Presentation Boards:
Final model:
REFLECTION:
Designing a tower and need to suit its function, which is very challenging, by studying the site context, and analysis of the detail of bird watching, its really fun during the design process,
FINAL PROJECT: Retreat House at Fraser’s Hill
Introduction:
I am given the task to design a retreat house for the bird watch tower, I did some case study and developed my ideas through sketches and spatial arrangement exercise with models, as well as discussion during tutorial session with my tutor, Mr.Nazmy. On the other hand, I need to prepare three A1 size presentation board (explanation board, orthographic drawing , site anaylsis) and a 1:50 scale model of my retreat house for a formal presentation to external critics.
Following is my presentation board:
Final model:
REFLECTION:
in the final project, i challenge myself on the circular design. its really challenging to build this circular design with is very suit the site context. I use my science knowledge to understand the site, and design a very special building for my client,
