Architecture Design Studio 3 [ARC 2116]

Project 1: Journey of the 5 Senses

Spatial organisation is a key consideration for architects in architectural design. The study and
exploration of different spatial organization methods is important in design because it informs
human occupation, behavior, and experience within architectural spaces. Writers such as
Francis D.K. Ching labeled this as architectural ‘order’ whilst Alexander Purves called this ‘the
formal patterns’.

Learning Outcomes:

1.  Identify and explain different spatial types in architecture, and how they inform spatial use and experience 
2. Identify and analyze case studies to inform the design project  
3. Create tectonic expressions of different spatial typologies which impact on the uses and experiential conditions of space 
4. Generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with considerations of human scale, natural light, materiality and textures 
5. Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas.  

A3 presentation boards:

Project 2: GENIUS LOCI:  Site Analysis & Concept Development

Learning Outcomes:

•  Produce site analysis which document, interpret and analyze the site context and the ‘genius loci’ of place

Project 3: GENIUS LOCI: VISITOR INTERPRETIVE CENTRE (VIC)

Learning Outcomes:

• Generate design based on the unique character and conditions of the site context
• Generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with considerations of human scale, natural light, materials/texture
• Design a small scale community building which response to the site (site topography, history and socio-cultural events), functional program and users’ experiences
• Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas.

A1 Presentation Boards: