Project 1_Precedent Studies

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

• Increase understanding on the principle, ideas and contributing factors 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
• 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

Tasks
Students are to form a group of 5. Each group will choose ONE modernist architect. There will be a maximum of 4 groups for each architect. You are to propose 3 THREE buildings by the architect, which will be finalized upon discussion with the tutors. You are to conduct architectural analysis on the selected building and produce:

• Analysis Presentation Bord

Submission
Building Selected: Fagus Factory by Walter Gropius
Group Members: Chin Jovi, Lim Li Ern, Edwin Ho, Evon Low, Ronn Chua

Reflection

In this project, I learn that different style of architecture in different period have their characteristics. In this modern day, we the architecture students should have to know different style of architecture as this may help us in creating idea and style needed for specific building.
As a successful architecture student, we should have to observe, research and get a well deep knowledge on building style. In this project, I did know many things about Gothic style and it does give me some inspiration and information on Gothic cathedral.

In order to finish the abstraction model with accurate information, my teammate and I help each other to complete it on time. I also get other info that I missed out from them and they are helpful and fun to make history not that boring. They are awesome people and I would happy to group with them.