Project 1a: Preliminary Studies

Brief: Aims to concentrate on urban studies to identify chances to promote architecture for place-making in the given setting. The task is divided into three parts: macro and microscale site analysis, and precedent studies of urban blocks and projects.

Outcome: 
A. Urban analysis 8 to 10 x A3 Boards - All about a sense of place:

• 1 to 2 x A3 = intro (such as situating KL in the context of Klang Valley & Malaysia) & macro (figure/ground, accessibility, land use, relevant statistics)

• 1 x A3 = Lynchian analysis (macro/micro)

• 3 x A3 = theorization of Medan Pasar. Use of an urban theory to illustrate a series of diagrams and sketches to frame a sense of place

• 1 to 2 x A3 = urban walls 1:200/1:250 analysis

• 2 x A3 = issues and inspirations

 

B. Precedent studies:

• 2 to 4 x A3 = precedents. Two precedent studies – both fitted into 2 to 4 A3 boards

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C. Design Statements/Position taking to design the Community Centre for a given site and situation

• 1 to 2 x A3 = conclusion such as narratives, design intentions/statements, and questions pertinent to your design intent for the upcoming Final Project CCCC