GREEN INFO-SHELTER: EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT POETICS
Project 1 is a starter for studio 4, it requires us to have a good understanding of the site and respond to the basic natural context such as the sun, wind, heat, cold, energy issue, and the existing context. We are required to design a small space within an open area by applying ideas of environmental
sustainability in architectural design. The structure should provide both a shelter and suitable environment for users. Before we started our design progress, we have visited our site and have done a thorough analysis on our given site. Fortunately, we were given a site that is within our campus, which is the empty space beside CODA. This project was done in a group of two and really tested our ability to work in a small group.
My partner and I have done our precedent studies respectively and have different ideas from the start. However, our differences soon disappear after some discussions on the intention and basic design ideas. We have looked into the needs of the users and how to utilize on the advantage of the context while relating it to CODA. Finally, we have settled on an idea to create a structure that is fun and approachable while fulfilling the basic requirements of providing shelter and information on CODA and SABD. Our green info shelter has a silhouette of sky scrappers that attracts attention of by-passers. The orientation and layout of the shelter is also carefully considered to provide easy access for students waiting for their parents while giving them spaces to rest and do their work.
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Project 2
Nature Appreciation Center
In this semester, there are only two projects in Studio 4. However, the second project carries a great weight as it is also the final project. This project is an individual project that needed us to first conduct a complete site analysis as a class. The site that we have visited was Pulau Banding in Belum Rainforest. We have spent a few days in the site collecting important datas and information that can aid our designing process.
This projects calls for a design of a simple public building with some complexity that includes the complexity of site topography and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety of strategies for sustainable design. It helps us to develop awareness of environmental sustainability in architectural design. In this project we were to propose a communal facility accommodating several related functions such as meeting and learning in a suburban context. Based on our research of the area and the community’s needs, we have developed our ideas from it. Personally, I was greatly impressed by the serenity of the forest that is not only quiet but nicely complimented by the sound of the forest. To top it of, the scenery at the tip of Pulau Banding is also something that I look to emphasize on. Basically, I have an idea of designing a building that compliments the site and best portrays the beauty of the rainforest. One that encourages engagement with the site.
After plenty of exploration and considerations, I have come out with a building that has mainly lightweight frame structures due to the weak soil conditions and also used local materials to create a more familiar condition for the locals. The orientation of my NAC is also done according to the location of the trees as I seek to avoid cutting down trees existing on site.
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