Theories of Architecture and Urbanism

Introduction
The subject offers a thematic inquiry into architectural and urban theory in the broader context of philosophical schools of thought and cultural and social conditions, which include modernism, postmodernism, phenomenology, semiotics, post-structuralism, deconstruction and critical regionalism. These themes will guide the organization of weekly lecture and discussions, which will proceed from the establishment of a basic theoretical apparatus to the examination of specific cases. These will supply us with tools for the analysis of specific architectural situations. Students will develop a written synopsis of a designated reading, and an in-depth and analytical research paper on the designated topic.

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

• Describe the theoretical issues related to design through study of architecture and urbanism and its related studies
• Relate architectural theories to contemporary architecture and urban forms

Tasks

• 4 sypnosis paper on architectural theories
• Identify 5 Lynch's Elemtns
• Cognitive Map

SubmissionSubsequent to each thematic lecture, students are required to submit a synopsis in the form of reaction paper. Its aim is for the students to read a selected reading in relation to the theme that has been discussed in class for the week and submit a reaction paper of the text. There will be a total of 4 synopses

Sypnosis:

Cognitive Map:
tudents are required to present an in-depth and analytical research study on the designated topic. Students are to explore the image of a city based on Kevin Lynch’s most famous work, The Image of the City (1960). The project consisted of 2 parts; the first is to identify Lynch’s 5 elements; path, edges, districts, nodes and landmarks within a selected city and the second part is to produce an essay with a cognitive map of the city.




Reflection

This module guide me into the shape and experience of city form and I have a better understanding of the complexity of architecture within a city. It is really helpful for me to apply the theory together with my thoughts, to form a better city in the future. 

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Community Service Initiative (CSI)

Introduction

Community Service tend to let the students step out of their comfort zone to bring about positive change in our society. The module is great avenue for us to be a change-maker.

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

•  Develop citizenship and global perspectives

• Develop thinking and problem solving skills through hands-on community works

• Develop social, communication and interpersonal skills by meeting and working with people of differebt community background and challenge

Tasks

Fund Raising for Persatuan Penjagaan Kanak-kanak Cacar Klang (PPKCK)

Project: (a) Charity Bazaar ; (b) 'Art for All' Exhibition
Date: (a) 1st May 2016; (b) 30 May 2016
Venue: (a) PPKCK Centre at Jalan Rajah; (b) Taylor's University
Group: Chin Jovi, Evon Low, Ronn Chua, Edwin Ho, Princess Deliva, May Koay, Rico Lim, Hiew Eyang, Ellie Ng


1st May, Charity Bazaar PPKCKThe task distributed for me is to produce the Key Chain for our fund raising charity drive. Edwin and I start design the key chain. We looking for different design and searching for the best way which the key chain got to have meaning and awareness yet it does attract people to buy it. Finally, we decide to design it according to what the NGO need. We design in categories of Food, Health, Education and Lifestyle which is needed by the kanak-kanak cacat, from the community.

Days before the Bazaar, I start assembling and packaging. Assisted by Edwin Ho, Evon and Lim Liern, I get my task done very fast and effectively.
Early in the Bazaar day, I drive the other 3 mates all the way from Subang to Klang. When we reach there, we help to set up our booth rather than the organizer help us so that we can reduce their work loads.

We try our best to promote the product/awareness and finally we do achieve a high, satisfies goal of RM3100 from our merchandises booth and RM 1862 from our food and beverage booth.


30th May, 'Art for All' Exhibition
Early in the morning, I help Jovi to print the receipt board which have to pass to the organizer of PPKCK. After that, I go our booth in Taylor's University, block B level 2 to set up out booth.

We promote the awareness within our community is also important. We try to explain to others when they come and visit the exhibition. It's a cool experience.


Submission
Video: Community Service Initiative of PPKCK Fund Raising

Appendix

Reflection

Through out the Charity Bazaar in Kland and 'Art for All' Exhibition in our campus, Taylor's University, we successfully end the fund raising. We have proven that, with our engagement with PPKCK within this society. 

We duel with different community from sponsorship to public, within our campus and over the citizen community in Klang, we have tried our best of the best to spread the awareness of caring and love in order to build a healthy society.

In this project, my mainly task distributed is to be in charge of key chain from > Looking for suppliers > Products Assembling > Promote and Sell. It is a cool experience and I learn to communicate with supplier to get my good in a way which I also promote the awareness to them.

We are blessed and complete this module meaningfully and successfully with the help our our tutors as well as the organizer and every sponsors (including Oriental Grace Travel Sdn Bhd, 2001 Enterprise, WE Enterprise, Mr Yong Chun Cheng, Low's Family and Wounds Apparel)

'We rise by lifting others' - Rpver Ingersoll 

We make the healthy environment of others in order to stay within in for ourselves

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Internship & Training Report

Introduction
This module is aimed introducing students to the requirements, activities and operations involved in working in architectural practices. The purpose is to facilitate the involvement of students in professional attachments to architectural practices in order to develop an understanding of the general nature, principles and procedure of law and legislation as applied to architectural drawings, especially the Building by-laws. Students will also be exposed to the process of authority submission for various drawings from an architectural practice and the range of contract documentation produced to support these drawings.

Via a full-time internship attachment, students will further appreciate the documentation and report-writing skills required of an employee (architectural assistant/architect) in a typical architect's firm.

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

• Recognize and recall authorities' procedures and requirements with regards Planning Submission and/or Building Submission drawings.
• Appreciate the requirements of a complete set of Planning and/or Building Submission drawings and the need for compliance with the relevant by-laws.
• Appreciate a typical written specification in support of a set of working drawings
• Produce a typical Client-Consultant Meeting (CCM) minutes
• Work successfully in small teams for the success of medium-sized projects
• Appreciate the resource planning issues that take place in a typical architect's practice
• Produce a complete logbook documenting experience in a typical architect's practice
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Submission

Report

Arc2615 report file chua changyeong0314044

 Internship Log Sheets: 

Arc2615 log sheets file chua changyeong0314044

Testimonial: 

Arc2615 testimonial chua changyeong0314044

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Building Structure

Project 1:

Project 2:

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Personal Values and World View

Introduction
Thinking| Architecture aimed to enhance students' consciousness to direct processes to analyse underlying premises, form general philosophical attitudes and promote experience in design which are consistent with basic worldviews and personal values.

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

• Identify one's values and ways of looking at the world to form "calm and considered solutions."
• Employ a range of theoretical insights from a range of designers and architects.
• State specific self-capacities to encourage a lifestyle and pattern of lifelong learning that will enable a continuous growth of creative problem-solving capabilities.

Tasks

• Think Sheet
• Narrative Essay: Personal Values Statement (PVS)
• Narrative Video: My Personal Values and Worldview

Submission

Think Sheets





Narrative Essay

Narrative Video (> 26:50)

Reflection

Thinking|Architecture lead me to a better understanding of myself, as a designer, as a son, as a human.
A clear statement of one self is very important to educate to share their philosophies through their design. I have try to express my ideology through words and video in this module as well as speak, but I still have to strengthen my communication skill.
This module is an interesting and full of philosophies that make me willing to listen to. I really learn a lot not only from myself but also others.

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Project _Case Study

Introduction
This project is driven by Architectural Design Studio 4, as an approach to support students’ design through extensive research within the framework of Contextual Architecture in Asia. The Contextual Architecture framework focuses on students’ selection of building, with research objectives defined through in-depth literature review, leading to a well-established case study paper structure and writing. Assessments involve oral presentation and a written paper of 2,000 words.


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

•  Analyse and discuss in depth on the selected research area based on the selected building, within the framework of Contextual Architecture.
• Identify significant elements of Contextual Architecture through investigation on the selected building.
• Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of Contextual Architecture of the selected building. 
• A paper (2,000 words, double-spaced).
• A power point presentation (10 minutes) – which contains an outline of the paper covering key issues and themes explored, as well as bibliography

Tasks

This project is divided into two (2) parts: Contextual Architecture Study (30%) and Case Study Paper (50%).

Submission
Selected Building: Ningbo History Museum
Supervised by: Mr. Koh

Reflection

Though this project, I learnt about application of materials , with used of modern technology in order to preserve culture of one place. Solution to conserve a culture of one place should be taken. As an architecture, we have to preserve the culture as well as create awareness for the people about the importance of regional culture. 

Besides, I also learn some ideas on how to reserve and preserve the culture of one place in term or architecture. "To create Home rather than House" as Wang Shu said, importance of culture of one place should be always respect.

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Building Services

Project 1 – Application of Building Services

This is an individual project to apply basic building services systems into semester 2 design project.

The objective of this project is as follows:
1. To develop students understanding and knowledge of building services systems in design and construction.
2. To apply appropriate building services system and solution for a specific design.
3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicability of specific building services systems in the design in response to practical considerations.
4. To develop students’ ability to resolve issues related to specific building services systems.

Project 2 - Case Study and Documentation of Building Services Systems 

This is a group project to perform a case study on the building services systems installed in a building

The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. To introduce students to the basic principles, process and equipment of various building services systems through real life project (experiential learning).
2. To expose students to the integration of various building services systems in a building.
3. To allow students to demonstrate their understanding of building services systems
4. To develop students’ understanding and familiarity on the drawing conventions and standards for different building services systems

Group photo with Setia City Mall Service Assistant

REPORT: http://issuu.com/eelyncheong/docs/building_service_final_report?e=0/31836576

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