Reflection
In summary I have learnt many things throughout this final semester of my journey. It was an experience carrying out different stages of a project beginning with site analysis and design strategies with exploration to having an end product of final design. In addition to that, I would like to show my appreciation to my tutor, Ar. Prince for providing me with assistance with feedback and guidance throughout the semester which helped me achieve objectives that were set.
Projects
Project 1 A
Since the beginning of project 1a, it's been like I have been through like a rollercoaster ride. There are ups and downs of experiencing and doing this first project. It felt similar to the previous semester as the context wise is in urban areas. This project focuses more on site analysis and familiarizing the site while performing as a group. I learnt that I get a new different point of view of the site at Johor Bahru and develop an approach. As the weeks passed by at this stage, I analyzed the site and hence found a serial vision relating to the site and emulated the serial visions producing outcomes such as sketches and visuals.
Project 1B
At this stage of the timeline, project 1b focuses more on the early phase of producing designs. I started with creating a concept along with producing narratives based on the site analysis that were done previously. With the help of my supervisor or tutor, I have led towards having a wellness approach which was part of my narrative. Additionally, since this is an early phase there were still thoughts and I doubted where I was thinking of other concept possibilities and still figuring them out at initial
phase. After three weeks worth of time, I finally locked in and firmed with my concept and narrative. I started to create my design approach. Development of programs and spatial arrangements were done collectively. Followed by producing a mass and mockups in developing the building. This project requires a lot of brainstorming as it was an individual assignment. Multiple attempts and experimental spatial planning took place at this phase as it is a continuation from having concept and design
intention. Site responses and strategies were all done progressively at this phase around. Once the presentation for project 1b took place, I showed and proposed my concepts, intention and my early design approach following the effort that I have made focusing on this project.
Project 1C
The starting of this phase of the project is where it is more on developing a 3d model. At the same time, this was also a process of designing stages which carried out from the previous project. Moreover, I further developed my model and details at this stage. This phase is where I tried out different facade, roof designs and other design elements that were incorporated. Facade design wise I incorporate designs like louvers, curtain wall and bricks. With the form, I was able to see what is happening at the current state that I was designing in relation to the programs and features that I have integrated. As the time passed by, I added additional space such as a gallery and greenery like the rooftop garden. Furthermore, the most challenging part that I went through was designing the basement because of trying to achieve certain criteria such as parking, driveway, services and having the structural elements such as the columns can affect the building above. The tutorials would help me in this kind of situation as I needed help and advice. Next, I had also incorporated a fifth facade and roof with different designs. It was a mix of both glass and standard metal flat pitch roof. I played with different pitches of the roofs especially the glass roof where it covers the courtyard on the ground floor of the building. Besides that, something that I also had to integrate was having fire escape which was crucial. Overall in this project 1c, I often see my tutor and seek for the best possible solution in designing at this project phase.
Report
The button below access directly to the report of the final year project of this Architectural Design Project module which compiles progression and design processes.