P2 architecture A brief by Tomohisa Miyauchi, Senior Lecturer Each studio is given an urban site of 50 m x 50 m which needs to be subdivided into 8–10 lots with a street and public area. Each student will be allocated a lot and will be the owner/client of the lot. There is no limitation to the uses of the plot of land, and could be dictated by the studio. The site is flat and has no height limit, but underground structures are not allowed. Each student will take the roles of an Architect, the Builder and the Client. As the client (owner) of the lot, we are to draft a program of your “dream” building. We will then need to appoint one of our studio mate as our architect to design it and another of our studio mate to build the model. As the architect, we would need to consult the client to understand the program so we can meet his/her expectations/requirements by producing sketches and drawings (1:50) to communicate our design intent. On behalf of the client, we are to resolve any issues such as adjacency with neighbours. After the designing of the building with the basic agreement of the client, we would need to appoint yet another studio mate as the builder of our design. We are to prepare and produce drawings in 1:50 scale to communicate your design intent to the builder. The architect has to address any questions by the builder to ensure the quality of the building (model), and to keep track of the progress. As the builder, we are to build a building (model in 1:50 scale) according to the design by the architect. The builder is not allowed to talk to the client directly, and should direct any questions to the architect. The builder may suggest the use of materials. The building (model) is to be delivered to the client.
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