Introduction

 

For this project, in addition to typical site analysis, we were required to produce a project brief emphasizing on: (1) the broad theme of sustaining humanities and (2) resolution of architectural design with a main theme of discovering and establishing Malaysian identity in the contemporary architectural design.

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We were required to further develop the proposed design project by their supervisor that reflects the theme and finalize a programme that addresses the needs of the required user group, as well as provide spaces that invites interaction with the surrounding contextual
conditions. In addition to the theme of sustaining humanities, the module focuses on the development of students’ ability to integrate considerations of technology, environment and cultural context in architectural design. 

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Objectives Met

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Through this project, I have gained further understanding in:

• Developing a simple brief for an architectural design project.

• Conducting pre-design analysis to inform the design project.

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Learning Outcomes

 

Through this project, I have developed the ability to:

• Formulate a simple brief that include appropriate architectural programme and planning within a selected architectural context

• Analyse case studies to gain understanding of architectural responses and strategiesof an intentional design strategy to inform the design project

• Conduct contextual and user analysis in the pre-design phase

 

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Submission Requirements

 

In our own studio groups, we were required to conduct;

1. Studies of the contextual conditions of the site

2. Studies on selected user groups and building types

3. Studies on precedents that inform the ideas/approach/strategies underlying the design project

Based on the pre-design phase we were to develop a simple design brief that includes:

1. Reviewing building code and local or city ordinance,

2. Initiative on establishing design parameters,

3. Take initiative consider and study solar analysis and other site specific analysis,

4. Research on precedents or do actual visitation to projects related and directly relevant to the proposal

5. Research on demography and user profile 

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There are several guidelines that provide the scope of your proposed project as follows:

• 3-5 stories/levels

• 1800-2000 sq.mts. built up area (gross floor area)

• Parking lot (based on Uniform Building By-Laws and Local requirements).

• Compliance with city planning or local guidelines and requirements.

• Shall incorporate the project theme ‘Sustaining Humanities’ and architectural design theme ‘Discovering Malaysian architectural identity in the contemporary designs’.

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Reflection

 

Through this project, I have come to better understand the assigned site of Putrajaya, its people and history, its current condition and how it would change in the future. Armed with this knowledege, we then proposed a Social Enterprise in order to revitalize the city by introducing cultural diversity. I am thus able to proceed in an enlightened manner to the design stage of the project. Through exploring numerous precedent studies, I have gained further knowledge into the nature and strategies adopted in the construction of social enterprise centres and their response to the context and its people. I have also gained insight into the role of social enterprises in the society to be applied in the design.