An Architects Influence Assignment

An Architects Influence Assignment

There have been many architects through the ages who have influenced today's architects. For this assignment students will students will research a famous architect and identify the various traits the architect is known for.

Students will incorporate the style of the architect into their own residential design.

Criteria for House Design.

• Hand drawn sketch of design must be completed.

• House must be 3000 sq.ft. or less

• Must include a variety of ways in which architects style was included

• Need to build off of architect concepts and create own style

• Must include 2 green building concepts

Phase 1

Research an Architect

Students will research a notable architect which inspires them in some way. Student will be able to choose a second architect if they choose to. Research will be completed and a powerpoint presentation will be started.

• • Create a powerpoint

  • Include background information of the primary architect along with secondary if appropriate.

  • Give an overview of the style of the architect

    • Include pictures of work and bullet points describing work

    • Include education and awards earned

    • Identify who this architect was influenced by.

Sketch a design for your house

• • Rough sketch of floor plans and elevations

Presentation of Architect and Design Idea (under 5 minutes)

• • Create a presentation of your research

    • Background information of the architect

    • Pictures and Explanation of the style and why you chose this architect(s)

    • Pictures of YOUR rough sketches (scanned in) and define how you expect to incorporate architect style.

    • Cite your work

Check Point 1 - House Complete (Shell)

Phase 2

Interior Design Concepts - Kitchen Planning

• Include Perspectives of rooms

Drawing Packet (working drawings) Please staple in the order below.

• Include cover with your name and name of famous architect.

• Detailed floor plans (basement, first, second, etc.)

  • No roof plane lines / invisible walls

  • Room labels

  • Detailed dimensions (auto dimension works well here)

  • Title and scale of plans

• Electrical plans (basement, first, second, etc.)

  • Room labels

  • No dimensions

  • Title and scale of plans

• Interior perspectives (at least two)

• Elevation drawings (front, back, left, right)

  • Just views, no dimensions.

  • Title and scale of plans

Phase 3

Presentation (under 10 minutes)

• Create a presentation of your project

  • Background information of the architect

  • Overview of style of the architect – Must have pictures of style

  • Pictures of YOUR floor plan and define how you used architect style.

  • Pictures of elevations or perspectives of design

    • If interior design, include floor plans and perspectives

      • Description of designer

      • Explanation of color/furniture use with pictures

  • 2 pictures of how lighting enhance your design

  • Cite your work