Project 1B

As part of full exploration, the student shall explore the following areas: 

EXPLORATION ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN POSITION, INTENT, AND STRATEGIES

• After identifying the program and main goal in Project 1a, the next step is to research and learn from relevant examples to further develop design ideas. 

EXPLORATION ON SITE AND SPATIAL ORGANIZATION PLANNING STRATEGIES

• It’s important to accurately calculate the area requirements to ensure the floor area is within the 1800-2000 m2 range. Students should find the best planning method for the site and concept, and thoroughly explore the spatial experience and quality to align with the concept and narrative. 

EXPLORATION ON FORM AND MASSING DESIGN STRATEGIES

• Students should investigate the building’s form, taking into account factors such as the building core, back-of-house areas, and fire safety requirements to allow for greater flexibility in designing the main spaces. 

EXPLORATION ON THEME AND CONCEPT THRU MATERIALITY, AND STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS

• By understanding the theme, students can better explore design options. Starting in week 4, students should investigate potential materials, systems, and structural concepts, such as using bamboo, timber, or brick as materials, implementing rainwater harvesting systems, or using tensile structures or space frames for the structural system.

During each stage, the design should consider the following：

• The concept should grapple with real conditions on-site and attempt to respond through architectural design interventions to the design aims and objectives of the project.

• Full exploration is important & never a ‘Eureka’ thinking as one single initial idea cannot resolve every aspect of design. Being inquisitive is the key to good design exploration.

• Students are expected to consider pertinent building and design guidelines. From bylaws, fire safety, health & specific general guidelines stipulated in this project brief.

• Full exploration of ideas and design thru programme, spaces, form, and materials.

• To submit works are to be printed or drawn or mounted on (10-12) A3/ (5-6) A2 sheets/boards

• A4 or A3 Design Journal Sketches to be compiled into (loose or may use temporary binding)

• Study models (any convenient scale)

• Print of images used as design references and precedents