Project 3_Dream Space for the Self

Introduction
In this project students are required to consider both subjective and objective parameters at the
same time in designing a space. Going through this exercise students will get the real essence of how
architectural design will start from a notion and develop through a process affected by multiple forces.
In Part A, students will undertake the studio based exercises explore basic design principles, materializing meanings, ‘reading’ and ‘understanding’ architecture, as well as identifying spatial qualities which had evolved through applying design principals.. And in Part B, students will required to apply all your understandings from project 1, project 2 and project 3 (part A) to design a dream space for an idol in a given site.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Design a space that embodies and expresses an idea or conceptual narrative 
• Be able to identify, articulate and apply basic design principles in spatial organization and relationships 
• Be able to create, articulate and illustrate the poetic of spatial quality 
• 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 
• Advance communication skills through sketching internal expression of space, diagrams and variety type of models 

Tasks
In Part A(i), students are required to do the studio based exercise about "Pathway, Entrance and Focus Point" and produce:

• 1 Study Model (with limited shape given)
• 1 A2 Presentation Panel

In Part A(ii), students are required to do the studio based exercise about "Horizontal","Vertical" or "Base Plane".Students have to choose one building, understand it and produce:

• 2 A2 Presentation Panel

In Part B, the design will start with depicting expressive quality of the site, characteristics of your idol, activities supposed to happen in your dream space. Students will develop the dream space and produce:

• 1 Final Model (1:50 scale and clearly represents the design and its elements)
• 2 or 3 A2 Panel

Submission

I. Part A(i)
Sculpture Building: "Birthday Cake" Tower / Temple?

II. Part A(ii)
Building: Tony Stark's Mansion in the movie "IronMan"
Main Element: Hori

III. Part B

Dream Client: Nick Vujicic (Intention: Positive Spirit)

Reflection

To design a meaningful space for your client, the very first step is to understand the client. This is what I learnt in this project. A better understanding of your client is important so that the space is designed for him not other unrelated people. We have to create a better and useful space for his purpose.


By using the design elements and principles, I have create the functional space and it then form in shape of unity. Proper materials is used like the frosted glass tile is used to let the light in while also provide privacy for female who wear dress. Creativity is played by connected the building to the site. I try to use the tree on site as it provide shade from hot climate in Malaysia.

This is a educated and fun projects as I learnt many not only design but also the architectural drawing and elements throughout this projects.

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