The Conception of Idea & Creation
Project 1: Famous Architect
Building materials are varies in building construction. The choice of materials used is important in order to distinguish the appearance of a particular buildings. The project is designed as an introduction to building materials that are universally used in the construction industry. Hence, students are required to choose any 1 of the famous architect together with the architect's building as a case study. This exercise aims in helping the students to explore and understand the building materials in terms of its characters, properties and its impact to the building design in general.
Project 2: "Form, Space & Pattern: An Experiential Exploration"
This assignment is designed to introduce building materials that are commonly used in the construction industry. The spaces or building selected to study will allow one to understand the reasoning behind choices made by architects / designers in terms of concepts, functions, environmental response, structural requirement, availability of resources and etc. when selecting or proposing building materials for the building design.
