Project 1A

• Wong Qi Yee (Leader)

• Teo Thao Zhe

• Yap Eon Sheng

• Teh Yann Jye

• Lau Ee Shiong

• Chew Xue Er

• Joslyn Chuah Emay

• Yeong Zhi Min

• Nicole Lim Sum Yii

Students are required to analyze the urban context of a site to develop an architectural stance and determine the program and function of an urban room. Project 1a requires pre-design studies and analysis to be presented following a framework with five major components:

SENSING THE CITY (understanding people, place, and time)

• Urban Studies/Site Analysis (macro-site and micro-site)

• Impact Analysis (impact of sustainable community on the user group and site)

• Precedent Studies (Programme related or specific)

• Preliminary design studies (Architectural position, intent, and program)

URBAN STUDIES AND SITE ANALYSIS

• Investigate two levels of analysis, namely, the macro site analysis (300-500 m radius) and microsite analysis (50-100m radius) 

URBAN STUDY / SITE INVESTIGATION

• The study will examine various factors to understand the people, place, and time, including historical background, legal restrictions, transport links, and neighboring buildings. A micro-site study will also be conducted to analyze urban form, activity, and movement patterns. The goal is to understand how the location fits into the city. 

URBAN STUDY / SITE ANALYSIS

• Students must analyze information from their studies to identify opportunities for connecting the project to the site through logical architectural interventions. This analysis should consider both tangible and intangible factors and is crucial for providing a rational basis for design responses and strategies.

IMPACT ANALYSIS (proposed project and its program to the site)

• The students are to present their analysis of the impact of the project on people, place, and time.

  • • How significant and beneficial it is to the site and the city?

    • Who are the main beneficiaries and facilitators of the project? (Looking into specific organizations, groups of people, & the public)

    • How can the project be beneficial to prospective users?

    • What factors should be taken into design consideration to align with the current issues or conditions of the site? 

    • How will the project impact the site and vice versa?

PRECEDENTS STUDY

• Studies on relevant precedents, looking into the design programs, approach, and strategies to further understand the project. Research is also used to aid in aligning it to the theme and studio direction.

  • • Understanding of relevant and related projects

    • Understanding contextual and architectural responses (Why and how it impacts the site)

    •  Understanding spatial planning and design (Why and how it impacts the user’s well-being) 

PRELIMINARY STUDIES  |  ARCHITECTURAL POSITION, INTENT, PROGRAM, AND FUNCTION OF THE PROJECT 

• Students working in a group must consolidate their analysis into an initial design response that aligns with the theme and studio direction. They must decide on programs that embody the project’s objectives and develop approaches that positively impact the user, public, place, and project objectives. The function(s) will be based on in-depth studies of similar communities and projects. 

• Presentation slide

• A summary of comprehensive analysis into (2) A1 or (1) A1 poster type presentation

• Physical model showing the micro context of the site with1:300 scale