Friday, 12 July 2013

PROJECT 2



This final project is the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of building materials application and properties through materials specification or proposal for final studio project. The objectives of this project is to introduce the process materials selection process during designing stages. I was exposed to the latest development and technology relating to the building materials, and to understand how the building materials selection can affect the aesthetic and structural values of the design. Therefore, I was assigned to create a material board specifying the materials I chose to use for my model. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the understanding of various types of building material which affects the tactile and chemical properties of design/building/space
  • Exploration and identification of various types of building materials and technology
  • Understand the effects of building materials on occupancy, aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building, environment and etc.
  • Produce drawings to visualize the architectural effects of proposed materials (spatial quality)



PROJECT 1A : MATERIALITY OF SPACE, AN EXPERIENTIAL EXPLORATION

Group Boards





Individual Board

In this project, it combines both group and individual work. We were to pick a site with various types of building materials that is being used. After studying the site, we were to understand of the choices designer makes in choosing the building materials based on the properties of these materials. 
For the group work, we were to come up with two A2 boards (landscape) and a mood board to identify the materials being used with it's floor plan, section and elevations to indicate the materials. We were also to explain the physical and chemical properties of these materials, the suitability of material used in context to concept, occupancy and climate, and also to explain and illustrate the findings in detail in term of suitability of the materials type.

Learning Outcome
• Produce a complete documentation and analysis of materials in respect to physical and chemical properties 
• Identification of various types of building material (Finishes and Structural) 
• Understand the effects of building materials on aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building. 
• Understand the appropriateness of material used in context several factorsoccupancy, concept, climate 
• Acquire analytical skill in understanding selection of building materials for a building/design 
• Understanding of application/ installation of material as finish and structural material (simple construction) 

MY HOME & MY SPACE




In this exercise, I was required to identify five materials that are being used in any space in my home and to do a catalog of these materials and describe them through photographs, and some descriptions. I was to identify different materials used for construction/finishes/furnishings, describe the general usage of materials, and to use the findings and produce proper documentation. I picked my living room because I found various types of materials in my living room. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize different types of materials and their properties.
  • Identify and describe the findings.