TAYLORS GRADUATE CAPABILITIES PORTFOLIO (TGCP)

Architectural Design II

Architectural Design II introduces the principles and methods of analysis, abstraction, and synthesis in design thinking that are common to many design fields, including building and architecture. The key emphasis of the studio is “User and Context”, which investigates the relationship between user and natural environment.

Lecturers and Tutors:

Nik Syazwan

Nurul Alia Ahamad

Alina Choong

Bryan Chee Kok Seng

Indrani Vanniasingam (TUTOR)

Patmaselvi Paramarajah

Theories of Asian Architecture

Theories of Asian Architecture explores the history of the South, Southeast and East Asian architecture as a whole within a systematic treatment of architectural design and construction, building science and technology, garden design and city planning through three key themes: sustainability, tradition and modernity, and globalization.

Lecturers and Tutors:

Koh Jing Hao

Nicholas Ng Khoon Wu

Shahrianne Mohd Shah (TUTOR)

Building Construction and Materials

Building Construction and Materials intends to inform the students on the basic building construction and materials used in the construction of small to medium scale buildings. It focuses on developing an understanding of the principle of the building elements which include the substructure and superstructure and common construction materials such as concrete, masonry, timber, metal, and glass.

Lecturers and Tutors:

Azim Sulaiman

Dr. Sujatavani Gunasagaran

Ar. Edwin Chan (TUTOR)

Architectural Design III

Architectural Design III requires the integration of architecture to the genius loci and designing architecture to be expressive, functional and responsive to the specific site. The key emphasis of the studio is “Experiencing Space and Place”, which investigates cultural values and the influence of the local community in the creative architectural process.

Lecturers and Tutors:

Ms Sze-Ee

Ms Raihana

Ms Sue May

Ms Chern Li

Ms Yan Yee