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PROJECT 1 : ON-SITE SKETCHING & TONAL VALUES

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A first-hand conscious experience is important in the understanding and articulation of space. This assessment aims to develop skills in visualization and expression of space through free-hand sketches using pencil as a medium. Using the traditional media of pencil, this assessment gives opportunity to explore basic techniques for creating tonal values through hatching, cross-hatching, scribbling, and stippling.

 

Task: We are required to produce 4 sketches which demonstrate our understanding of space and basic principles of architecture within the Taylor’s Lakeside campus. While moving in sequence, we are required to record our observation and perception of the spaces and the human habitation of these spaces through free-hand sketches. The sequence and sketches are required to include exterior and interior spaces. Through the sketches, we should express detailing, forms and spaces through various tonal values.

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Learning Objectives & Outcome: Through this project I am able to understand the notion of space in architecture. I am to further develop my skills in sketching as a mode of communication specifically in various scale and proportion, tonal and depth values.

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PROJECT 2B : AXONOMETRIC PROJECTIONS

 

Task: We are required to produce an external axonometric and a sectional (exploded or closed) axonometric drawing of the Esherick House. We will need to use pencil and butter paper to generate an external axonometric drawing of the building first, only then proceed to trace our final ink drawing confidently on tracing paper.

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Learning Objectives & Outcome: Through this project I have developed the ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of an axonometric projection. Also, I have a clear understanding of what axonometric projections are, methods to generate them and to apply them to the design process and presentation through this project.

PROJECT 2C : PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGS

 

Task: We are required to produce one exterior (two-point) perspective followed by a one sectional interior perspective (one-point) of the Esherick House. We are given the freedom to select whichever space and exterior view of the Esherick House.

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Learning Objectives & Outcome: Through this project I have developed the ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of one-point and two-point perspectives. Moreover, I am able to understand what perspectives are and the different types including how to generate them and to apply them to the design process and presentation through this project. In addition to this, I had the opportunity to refine my skills in rendering a space using hatching methods to create depth and tone.

PROJECT 3 : FINISHING AND PRESENTATION

 

This assessment is integrated with the final project for Architectural Design Studio 1. This assessment is for us to apply the skills and techniques mastered from Assessments 1 and 2 accordingly and appropriately to our skills and to best represent and communicate our final design idea. Asides demonstrating our abilities and skills, this assessment is for us to learn to manage and plan our time effectively and work efficiently.

 

Task: We are required to design a hideout for ourselves in a given site which is an abandoned lot in between two buildings. We are required to produce a model, one floor plan, one front elevation and one axonometric drawing of our designed hideout which integrates with the final project of Architectural Design Studio I. Our final drawings and model of our design will be assessed as our final project for this module. 

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Learning Objectives & Outcome: Through this project I faced a lot of obstacles like how to make the stick stand right straight vertically on a flat surface, how to draw an axonometric projection of a stick building of mine and so on. It is considered challenging for me to express my design idea out on drawing as well as through model-making. Therefore, I learned a lot from the process of experimenting and exploring the usage of various materials and how to use it to stabilize my designed building. 

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PROJECT 2 : ORTHOGRAPHIC & PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGS

 

This assessment introduces and develops skills in 2-D and 3-D drawings. It involves a series of progressive submissions which include orthographic drawings, diagramming, axonometric projections, perspectives and rendering of a simple building. We must be able to express the idea of the project, understand the roles of different means of communication and their interrelations, demonstrate skills and clarity in drawing and composition, and show evidence in development of drawings.

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PROJECT 2A : ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS ( PART I & PART II ) 

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Task: For part I, we are required to produce a top view, at least 2 side views, and at least one section of our drafting table by using technical pens. For part II, we are required to produce floor plans, four elevations, and two cross sections of the Esherick House by using technical pens. This project's evidences are required to be produced in pencil at first, and ink it up for the final submission. 

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Learning Objectives & Outcome: Through this project I was introduced to the use of technical pens. Therefore I am now able to demonstrate drafting skills in modern and traditional methods of architectural drawing. Besides, I learnt to record and present clear and legible architectural information manually as well as identify and apply architectural conventions and symbols. Also, I am able to demonstrate various line types, line weights, line quality and hand lettering in pencil and ink.

REFLECTION

 

As a starting point for the architectural degree course, I've got the chance to hand draw and sketch different plans, sections, elevations, axonometric, perspectives of a house or a furniture, in either 2-D or 3-D form, by using different type of pencils and technical pens to produce different line weights, as well as different techniques of rendering to show type of materials and the depth of certain walls and furnitures. It is not merely a new technique which I've learnt, yet an eye-opening experience for me as a beginner to explore different varieties of sketches and drawings which are frequently used by architects in design concept generation.

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DESIGN COMMUNICATION

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This module introduces fundamental skills for the appropriate communication of architectural design. It engages different means of visualization and expression of space and spatial ideas through architectural drawings and modelling to prepare us as students with the skills required in design projects. These skills are taught through a series of freehand, constructed drawing, and architectural modelling held both outdoors and in the studio.

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