Project
Theorizing Architecture (Individual)
This project attempts to convey an understanding of architect’s architectural theory through a direct observation and analysis of his/her buildings. Using architecture as primary text, this project claims that the world of form is not arbitrary but displays an internal logic that has the capacity to convey meaning. Analytical illustrations are used extensively to reveal the conceptual and experiential order of the architecture.It will support students’ learning since doing architecture can be developed by studying the work of others.
PROJECT PART I: ANALYSING SELF (30%)
Part 1 of the project is to provide information on the architect in order to comprehend personal attributes that contribute to the construction of architectural theory. This is taking account the fact that “the way in which people organize their place is related to their beliefs and their aspirations, their world view.”(Unwin, 2002)
Requirement on architect: Asian, contemporary and practice in Asia.
TASK:
Stage 1: To gather information on the architect and his/her works (Students can choose to work in a group of 3) (10%)
a) Biodata
b) List of work + pictures + address
c) List of references
Stage 2: To Analyse ‘Self” (Individual) (20%)
a) Childhood
b) Education
c) Working experience
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyse architecture and urban forms in relation to relevant architectural theories
2.Analyse and critique the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context
3.Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant theories within the contemporary discourse of architecture
PROJECT PART II: ANALYZING AND THEORIZING ARCHITECTURE (30%)
Part 2 of the project emphasises architecture is like language with vocabulary, grammatical structure; both physical and intellectual. Through certain arrangement, it carries messages and communicates meanings. Nevertheless, in order to understand architecture, one must be aware of the conditions within which they are employed.
TASK:
Stage 3: To analyse architecture (choose a particular building by the architect) based on: (30%)
a) External contributing factors (min 3)
b) Analysis diagrams (plan, section, elevation)
c) To theorize architecture based on analysis of self & architecture
Assessment criteria
1. Critical analysis of the between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context
2. Solid and well written theory on architecture
3. Structure, clarity and logical coherence of the arguments presented
4. Reliability of sources and research skills