Architecture & Habitat 12

Famous Architects

Part I: Create a Google Doc Titled "student name, Famous Architects" and share with zhuangteacher@gmail.com

• Choose 10 famous architects and their work (one of them must be a "local", ie. worked/ still working around BC if not Greater Vancouver area)

• For each architect:

  • A short biography (ie, why he/she is famous, the era/time period of their lives/work, some examples of their work, their influence and impact in the architectural realm, etc.)

  • Choose ONLY ONE of their buildings/structures that you think most representative of that architect include one picture of it and explain:

    • When/ which time period was the structure designed/created?

    • Where is this structure?

    • What is the intended purpose of the structure?

    • How is that structure categorized in terms of architectural design and style? See ref below:

      • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architectural_style

      • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_architectural_styles

      • http://www.greatbuildings.com/types.html

  • Give a brief description of the main features and signature of that style/type (define special architectural terminologies if used).

  • Was that structure's design typical/representative of their time and place (ie, what's socio-economical background when that structure was built?)

  • Why did you choose this particular structure to represent the architect's work instead of all the others?

Part II: "Quick Sketch" the 10 structures you've chosen above, what is the most striking or unique feature(s) in your eye, your perspective. (Quick Sketch should only take about 30 sec. - max 2 min.)

Part III: Peer Review.

• Your write up will be shared with another architecture student this semester. After reading, he/she'll give you a peer evaluation mark out of 100.

• In addition, he/she will choose a famous architect from your research for you to develop an in-class presentation (5-minute) as well as a 11" x 17" digital poster. (If the same architect were chosen twice, Mr. Zhuang will decide the tie-breaker)

Part IV: The Poster. Must include a picture of the architect him/herself. The poster must in some way reflect/mimic the architect's design/style (hint: take a look at your "quick sketch"). See example below.

Part V: In-class Presentation. 5-minute, shown using Google Presentation. To showcase your architect and their work and style. Also to showcase your understanding of architecture and your admiration for the great architect's work and life.

Interactive Spaces

(Sky) Train Station

• Incorporate the architectural styles of your team's famous architects

• Maximum area: 1000 m²

• Must include the following:

  • platforms for inbound and outbound trains, minimum 2 tracks

  • sheltered waiting area for passengers

  • roof/canopy that is suitable for our local weather conditions

  • adequate amount of seating in and around the station

  • commercial/retail space, such as a kiosk, cafe, etc.

  • containers for refuse, ie, trash, recycling, etc.

  • water source ie. drinking fountains

  • public washrooms

  • facilities to aid people with disabilities, ie. ramps, elevators, etc.

  • surrounding landscapes (min. 5m outside of your station, all around)

  • safety features ie. emergency exits, fire extinguishers, etc.

Marking Rubrics

• References (ie. floor plans, site plans, interior/exterior pictures, etc. ) of existing train stations (min. 10)

• Ideation/exploration sketches

• Sketchup virtual model

• Physical model

• Functions:

• Forms:

Emergency Shelter

Part I: Showcase your design on a 11" x 17" digital poster, please include such info as:

• Material(s)

• Assembly

• Site plan

• Floor plan

• 3D rendering of the structure (different views, software or hand drawn)

• Section view(s)

• Approximation of : Weight and Cost per unit.

Part II: A 3-minute in-class presentation using Google Presentation explaining your design.