Project 1: Contextual Architecture Study and Case Study Paper
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 wrritten paper of 2000 words.
Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse and discuss in depth on the selected research area based on the selected building, within the framework of Contextual Architecture.
2. Identify significant elements of Contextual Architecture through investigation on the selected building.
3. Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of Contextual Architecture of the selected building.
4. A paper ( 2000 words, double spaced )
5. A power point presentation (10 minutes)- which contains an outline of the paper covering key issues and themes explored, as well as bibliography.
Contextual Architecture Visual Presentation
Powerpoint Presentation on Paper Outline ( Click to view )
Final Report ( Click to view )
Through this project, i gained a lot of knowledge regarding Chinese traditional architecture, and how its vernacular characteristics are applied in modern design. The architects of Westin Hotel has succesfully utilized vernacular architectural characteristics to achieve thermal comfort in the building although it is located in a region of harsh climatic conditions. I am looking forward to applying these knowledge in my upcoming architecture studio designs.