Reflection
This module teaches me to make more exploration towards design approach and to be more sensible towards the genius loci of sites. It is about how I could make it poetic and produce the relationship with the site and structure itself. The reasoning on specific architectural elements is crucial referring to the surrounding atmosphere based on its tangible and intangible aspects towards building design approach. In conclusion, it helps me to improve my knowledge and be more explorative towards both tangible and intangible aspects of genius loci.
Projects
Project 1
In this assignment it emphasizes more on poetic journey and spatial translation in overall view. Mainly it would be a group assignment but there is also individual roles and tasks that were provided at the time. As for the individual part, it is basically to find two precedence studies for romanticizing subject matter. The main theme would be the topic 'rainforest' and anything related. I figured my thoughts based on my experience and expression relating to rainforest. After brainstorming, I applied my ideas towards the design approach in the group part. Modifying elements were chosen in designing the model while having both linear and concentric structure. Before all the necessities such as the drawings and models were produced, my teammates and I went to site visit to get an experience and ideas that were assigned and suggested by our instructor.
Group work
Group precedent studies
Precedent studies
Project 2A
This assignment focus is based on site analysis before proceeding to project 2b. In a form of group, each people have their own roles and tasks that was assigned by the group leader. The site is based in Janda Baik which is rural area in the state of Pahang. My specific task was taking part for its history and significance and also architectural elements. This was a small portion for group tasks because they were about sixteen people in a group, therefore others have their own tasks and roles. The most highlighted part about is the experience of visiting the site which enables me to imagine structure or building in real life. This would help me to have an idea on how to approach designs towards the structure when having the current atmosphere there in Janda Baik. Physical activities such as studying the site response and analysis would support for design approach in the following project.
Project 2B
As for the final assignment of the module, it is a continuation from the previous assignment and the objective was to design a discovery center. This is fully individual based assignment. The theme was up to us to design but it has to be relevant and significant to the site and location. I decided to name the discovery center of water embodiment. This was my decision because I found that water such as river, swamps and waterfall areas portrays what Janda Baik is. Brainstorming and deciding the narrative took place at the first stage along with studying the site from the previous assignment. Few workshops and an interim feedback were done before the final stages of the project. The interim feedback were pretty helpful for my design approach as it helps me understand strategies and ideal way to design my structure. Building a discovery center design is more on structure can be made which it requires the essential spaces and rooms. Other than that were prepping for the final presentation based on my design approach. Multiple attempts and design processes were made for this assignment as it is part of the challenges.
Design Process
Presentation boards