YEAR 1 LEVEL 1 COMPILATION OF SAMPLES
2019/2020 B.A. (ARCH) 1
SEEING THINKING MAKING
IMAGE CREDIT: ASHLEY YAP
Level 1 Design Studio AY 2019/2020
2019/2020 B.A. (ARCH) 1
Any form of representation is a three-fold process.
Studio Leaders:
First, it is a thorough understanding of the nature of the content that is to be communicated. It is important that there is a rigorous, critical understanding of the subject matter: its strength, its value, its underlying operating principles in the way architecture is seen within the larger timeline, its time and place in the cultural, social, geographical spheres in which it is situated.
Wu Yen Yen (Level 1 Studio Leader & Unit 1 Leader)
Adjunct Assistant Professor, M.Arch (Columbia GSAPP), BA.Arch Studies (NUS), M’SIA, Registered Arch Singapore
Ng San San (Unit 2 Leader)
M.Arch (NUS), BA.Arch Studies (NUS), Reg Arch Singapore
Liang Lit How (Unit 3 Leader)
SEEING is an intellectual exercise of observation, deciphering, then a re-synthesis of information into an original assessment. Looking is the act of casting one’s eye upon an object, while SEEING refers to the perception of that object within a thought framework.
B.Arch (NUS), BA.Arch Studies (NUS)
Second, materializing and formalizing a vehicle that conveys this original representation, is a rigorous design THINKING process that combines both a summation of all the salient points of the subject matter and, more importantly, the ability to convey subtleties in the most succinct, powerful way.
Faculty: Semester 1 Wong Yunn Chii
Associate Professor, Ph.D (MIT), M.Arch, AB (Architecture) & BS (CE) Washington University in St. Louis
The best architectural representations are those most incisive and original in the SEEING and THINKING of resource material, and the subsequent MAKING of the most powerful form of suitable representation.
Tomohisa Miyauchi
In Year 1 Semester 1, architecture will be studied within the context of the prevalent design principles of that time. Through this comparative framework, students will learn to read and understand architecture of different times that embody different design ideologies, represented in a form that is the most communicative and convincing.
B.Arch (Hons) (NUS), B.Arch Arch. Studies (NUS), MSIA, Reg Arch Singapore
Senior Lecturer, M.Arch (Harvard), B.Arch (Sci-Arc), Reg Arch WAIA, USA, Reg Arch Japan.
Lee May Anne Yang Han M.Arch (NUS), BA.(2nd Upper Hons) Arch Studies (NUS), Reg Arch Singapore
Elaine Lee M.Arch, BA.Arch Studies, (NUS)
The objective is for students to understand that content and representations are not separate operations, but three parts of one creative, communicative process.
Ng William B.Arch (Hons), BA.Arch Studies (NUS), M’SIA, Registered Arch Singapore
Wu Yen Yen Level 1 Studio Leader, Unit 1 Leader
Chin Kean Kok
B.Arch (Hons), BA.Arch Studies (NUS), M’SIA, Registered Arch Singapore
Ng San Son Unit 2 Leader Liang Lit How Unit 3 Leader
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LEVEL 1 DESIGN STUDIO FACULTY
LEVEL 1: Seeing, Thinking, Making
Level 1 Design Studio AY 2019/2020
2019/2020 B.A. (ARCH) 1
Any form of representation is a three-fold process.
Studio Leaders:
First, it is a thorough understanding of the nature of the content that is to be communicated. It is important that there is a rigorous, critical understanding of the subject matter: its strength, its value, its underlying operating principles in the way architecture is seen within the larger timeline, its time and place in the cultural, social, geographical spheres in which it is situated.
Wu Yen Yen (Level 1 Studio Leader & Unit 1 Leader)
Adjunct Assistant Professor, M.Arch (Columbia GSAPP), BA.Arch Studies (NUS), M’SIA, Registered Arch Singapore
Ng San San (Unit 2 Leader)
M.Arch (NUS), BA.Arch Studies (NUS), Reg Arch Singapore
Liang Lit How (Unit 3 Leader)
SEEING is an intellectual exercise of observation, deciphering, then a re-synthesis of information into an original assessment. Looking is the act of casting one’s eye upon an object, while SEEING refers to the perception of that object within a thought framework.
B.Arch (NUS), BA.Arch Studies (NUS)
Second, materializing and formalizing a vehicle that conveys this original representation, is a rigorous design THINKING process that combines both a summation of all the salient points of the subject matter and, more importantly, the ability to convey subtleties in the most succinct, powerful way.
Faculty: Semester 1 Wong Yunn Chii
Associate Professor, Ph.D (MIT), M.Arch, AB (Architecture) & BS (CE) Washington University in St. Louis
The best architectural representations are those most incisive and original in the SEEING and THINKING of resource material, and the subsequent MAKING of the most powerful form of suitable representation.
Tomohisa Miyauchi
In Year 1 Semester 1, architecture will be studied within the context of the prevalent design principles of that time. Through this comparative framework, students will learn to read and understand architecture of different times that embody different design ideologies, represented in a form that is the most communicative and convincing.
B.Arch (Hons) (NUS), B.Arch Arch. Studies (NUS), MSIA, Reg Arch Singapore
Senior Lecturer, M.Arch (Harvard), B.Arch (Sci-Arc), Reg Arch WAIA, USA, Reg Arch Japan.
Lee May Anne Yang Han M.Arch (NUS), BA.(2nd Upper Hons) Arch Studies (NUS), Reg Arch Singapore
Elaine Lee M.Arch, BA.Arch Studies, (NUS)
The objective is for students to understand that content and representations are not separate operations, but three parts of one creative, communicative process.
Ng William B.Arch (Hons), BA.Arch Studies (NUS), M’SIA, Registered Arch Singapore
Wu Yen Yen Level 1 Studio Leader, Unit 1 Leader
Chin Kean Kok
B.Arch (Hons), BA.Arch Studies (NUS), M’SIA, Registered Arch Singapore
Tomohisa Miyauchi Unit 2 Leader Liang Lit How Unit 3 Leader
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LEVEL 1 DESIGN STUDIO FACULTY
LEVEL 1: Seeing, Thinking, Making
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TOPIC B BRIDGE Utilising the same concept, we were able to reconfigure our modular connections to form a bridge that could hold the weight of 3 drinking cans.
TOPIC B BRIDGE Utilising the same concept, we were able to reconfigure our modular connections to form a bridge that could hold the weight of 3 drinking cans.
COMPLEX GEOMETRY GENERATION PHOONG ZHIA WEN STUDIO WU YEN YEN
COMPLEX GEOMETRY GENERATION PHOONG ZHIA WEN STUDIO WU YEN YEN
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KATSURA IMPERIAL VILLA SCHRODER HOUSE MAISON COOK ALLY TAN
KATSURA IMPERIAL VILLA SCHRODER HOUSE MAISON COOK ALLY TAN
Katsura Imperial Villa.
plan / section / elevation Completed in 1965 in Kyoto, Japan, Katsura Imperial Villa was thought to be designed ahead of its time by western architects as it went beyond classicism. Exercise 1 taught us the fundamentals of how to read and draw a plan, section, and elevation, and how they should reflect each other coherently. This is crucial as drawings are a reflection of what a building is like in 2 dimensions. With this set of drawings, I gained insight to some of Katsura's design principles such as spatial qualities, grid, pattern, rhythm, proportions and hierarchy. Following the use of different line weights and textures, I was able to highlight the relevant characteristics of this building.
Katsura Imperial Villa.
plan / section / elevation Completed in 1965 in Kyoto, Japan, Katsura Imperial Villa was thought to be designed ahead of its time by western architects as it went beyond classicism. Exercise 1 taught us the fundamentals of how to read and draw a plan, section, and elevation, and how they should reflect each other coherently. This is crucial as drawings are a reflection of what a building is like in 2 dimensions. With this set of drawings, I gained insight to some of Katsura's design principles such as spatial qualities, grid, pattern, rhythm, proportions and hierarchy. Following the use of different line weights and textures, I was able to highlight the relevant characteristics of this building.
Katsura Imperial Villa.
plan / section / elevation ANALYSIS Through the analysis of section, hierarchy of ceiling can be seen. Playing with ceiling heights restricts movements according to the functionality of rooms. Verandas also acts as transitional spaces between interiority and exteriority. Hierarchy of roofs can also be seen in the elevation of Katsura with the new palace (served) being the highest and servants being the lowest. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary elements are also used to show pattern and proportions.
Elevation
Section Site Plan
Katsura Imperial Villa.
plan / section / elevation ANALYSIS Through the analysis of section, hierarchy of ceiling can be seen. Playing with ceiling heights restricts movements according to the functionality of rooms. Verandas also acts as transitional spaces between interiority and exteriority. Hierarchy of roofs can also be seen in the elevation of Katsura with the new palace (served) being the highest and servants being the lowest. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary elements are also used to show pattern and proportions.
Elevation
Section Site Plan
Schroder House.
process analysis
Exercise 2 carries forward the skillset acquired from exercise 1 such as understanding plans, sections and elevations. To analyze and represent its design principles of Parti and space using axonometric and isometric drawings. PROCESS Through an in-depth process and analysis, I was able to extract the design principles and considerations taken to design the Schroder house. Taking site into context, to see how the house reacts to its surrounding. By studying its plans, to see how its spatially organized and how circulation affect its spaces. The idea of “Function over Form” where functionality played an important role in helping the house take its form. How studying the façade to understand the lack of symmetry that closely follows the De Stijl Art Movement.
Group analysis: Ally, Ashley, Izzy, Mx
Schroder House.
process analysis
Exercise 2 carries forward the skillset acquired from exercise 1 such as understanding plans, sections and elevations. To analyze and represent its design principles of Parti and space using axonometric and isometric drawings. PROCESS Through an in-depth process and analysis, I was able to extract the design principles and considerations taken to design the Schroder house. Taking site into context, to see how the house reacts to its surrounding. By studying its plans, to see how its spatially organized and how circulation affect its spaces. The idea of “Function over Form” where functionality played an important role in helping the house take its form. How studying the façade to understand the lack of symmetry that closely follows the De Stijl Art Movement.
Group analysis: Ally, Ashley, Izzy, Mx
Schroder House.
exploded isometric / axonometric Schroder House designed
by Rietveld showcases flexible and open spaces. With the function of the spaces revolving around the core stairs, it creates a centrifugal movement and radial circulation.
centrifugal movement / spiral stairs / flexible open plan
The structure of the house consists of angular lines and no form of curves which emphasises the spiral stairs and centrifugal movement. The lines from the interior space is then carried forward to the facade of the house. The house closely follows the De Stijl movement and is shown in the facade. It consist of 2 components that intersects each other in the X,Y&Z axis; lines and planes. Through the dynamic lines and planes, it creates a collage similar to the art movement.
dynamic collaged facade
dynamic façade components
Schroder House.
exploded isometric / axonometric Schroder House designed
by Rietveld showcases flexible and open spaces. With the function of the spaces revolving around the core stairs, it creates a centrifugal movement and radial circulation.
centrifugal movement / spiral stairs / flexible open plan
The structure of the house consists of angular lines and no form of curves which emphasises the spiral stairs and centrifugal movement. The lines from the interior space is then carried forward to the facade of the house. The house closely follows the De Stijl movement and is shown in the facade. It consist of 2 components that intersects each other in the X,Y&Z axis; lines and planes. Through the dynamic lines and planes, it creates a collage similar to the art movement.
dynamic collaged facade
dynamic façade components
Maison Cook.
exploded isometric / axonometric Maison Cook designed by Le Corbusier touches on the 5 points of Architecture. The house is arranged to highlight the double volume living space on the top two floors and is achieved through a variety of volumetric spaces. The house has prominent public and private spaces using the concept of free plan. The stairs are made half landing and thus creates a linear continuous circulation from floor to floor.
linear movement & stairs / free plan
The Free Façade is mostly flat and uses the impression of mass along with Ribbon windows to block its interior spaces. In contrast to its flat façade, the interior consists of many curved walls and columns- Pilotis.
free façade / ribbon windows
Maison Cook.
exploded isometric / axonometric Maison Cook designed by Le Corbusier touches on the 5 points of Architecture. The house is arranged to highlight the double volume living space on the top two floors and is achieved through a variety of volumetric spaces. The house has prominent public and private spaces using the concept of free plan. The stairs are made half landing and thus creates a linear continuous circulation from floor to floor.
linear movement & stairs / free plan
The Free Façade is mostly flat and uses the impression of mass along with Ribbon windows to block its interior spaces. In contrast to its flat façade, the interior consists of many curved walls and columns- Pilotis.
free façade / ribbon windows
GEPPA-RO MAISON COOK + SCHRODER HOUSE SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HALL LI ZEYI
GEPPA-RO MAISON COOK + SCHRODER HOUSE SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HALL LI ZEYI
GEPPA-RO
The Katsura imperial villa was constructed to incorporate the qualities of concord, reverence, pureness, and isolation. The flooring pattern composed of tatamis, and the spacial transition delivered by sliding shojis together generate a rhythmical interior arrangement throughout the building. The repetition of these minimalistic design peels off unnecessary complexity inside the rooms, thus more attention is paid toward the exterior. The garden, which is designed as a microcosm of the natural world, represents the harmony of
mountains, forest and sea of Japan. As an essential part of the whole building, the garden brings the natural scenes into the rooms, from where the fusion of spirit and nature could be experienced and the very essence of Zen Buddhism could be found. Perhaps, this kind of spiritual enjoyment is the real luxury part of the Katsura imperial villa. These forms of aristocratic culture at that time, just like other elegant activities including poem, music and tea ceremony, were exclusive privileges of the few.
GEPPA-RO
The Katsura imperial villa was constructed to incorporate the qualities of concord, reverence, pureness, and isolation. The flooring pattern composed of tatamis, and the spacial transition delivered by sliding shojis together generate a rhythmical interior arrangement throughout the building. The repetition of these minimalistic design peels off unnecessary complexity inside the rooms, thus more attention is paid toward the exterior. The garden, which is designed as a microcosm of the natural world, represents the harmony of
mountains, forest and sea of Japan. As an essential part of the whole building, the garden brings the natural scenes into the rooms, from where the fusion of spirit and nature could be experienced and the very essence of Zen Buddhism could be found. Perhaps, this kind of spiritual enjoyment is the real luxury part of the Katsura imperial villa. These forms of aristocratic culture at that time, just like other elegant activities including poem, music and tea ceremony, were exclusive privileges of the few.
SCHRÖDER HOUSE SCHRÖDER HOUSE MAISON COOK MAISON COOK The Maison Cook and the Schroder House share many similarities. Both these two dwellings sit in the rows of terrace houses, located at the outskirts of the built-up metropolis. And they are both built in the 1920s, under influence movements The the Maison Cook ofandtwotheartSchroder House came during this period, which are Purism and share many similarities. Both these two Neo-Plasticism Stijl). thehouses, art dwellings sit (De in the rowsAsof both terrace philosophies try to bring visual compositions located at the outskirts of the built-up down to the primary of metropolis. And theyabstract are bothforms, built ineach the 1920s, under the influence of two art movements came during this period, which are Purism and Neo-Plasticism (De Stijl). As both the art philosophies try to bring visual compositions down to the primary abstract forms, each of
these two houses shows remarkable geometric characteristics. When looking at the Maison Cook, behind its integrated facade, rectangles and curves are used to sustain harmony in the arrangement of the internal walls. For the Schroder House, its shows eye-catching facades on these two houses remarkable geometric three sides are composed of panels and poles characteristics. When looking at the Maison thatCook, vary behind in size its andintegrated proportion, embellished facade, rectangles withand redcurves and yellow. are used to sustain harmony in the arrangement of the internal walls. For the Schroder House, its eye-catching facades on three sides are composed of panels and poles that vary in size and proportion, embellished with red and yellow.
However, the ideas in how the architect are guided to construct the structures are subtly different. While the design of Maison Cook is observed to be based on a clear grid system, the Schroder House’s forms present more arbitrariness. Theseare However, the ideas in how the architect differences may echo with the principles of guided to construct the structures are subtly the different. two art movements behind.ofOn the one While the design Maison Cook hand, Purism expresses not the variations, is observed to be based on a clear grid butsystem, the invariant, does emphasize the the which Schroder House’s forms necessity of order. On the other hand, Neopresent more arbitrariness. These Plasticism focuses on the of of differences may echo with essentials the principles form and color, simplifying the spatial the two art movements behind. On the one elements to vertical and horizontal, using hand, Purism expresses not the variations, onlybut black, white and primary colors. the invariant, which does emphasize the necessity of order. On the other hand, NeoPlasticism focuses on the essentials of form and color, simplifying the spatial
SCHRÖDER HOUSE SCHRÖDER HOUSE MAISON COOK MAISON COOK The Maison Cook and the Schroder House share many similarities. Both these two dwellings sit in the rows of terrace houses, located at the outskirts of the built-up metropolis. And they are both built in the 1920s, under influence movements The the Maison Cook ofandtwotheartSchroder House came during this period, which are Purism and share many similarities. Both these two Neo-Plasticism Stijl). thehouses, art dwellings sit (De in the rowsAsof both terrace philosophies try to bring visual compositions located at the outskirts of the built-up down to the primary of metropolis. And theyabstract are bothforms, built ineach the 1920s, under the influence of two art movements came during this period, which are Purism and Neo-Plasticism (De Stijl). As both the art philosophies try to bring visual compositions down to the primary abstract forms, each of
these two houses shows remarkable geometric characteristics. When looking at the Maison Cook, behind its integrated facade, rectangles and curves are used to sustain harmony in the arrangement of the internal walls. For the Schroder House, its shows eye-catching facades on these two houses remarkable geometric three sides are composed of panels and poles characteristics. When looking at the Maison thatCook, vary behind in size its andintegrated proportion, embellished facade, rectangles withand redcurves and yellow. are used to sustain harmony in the arrangement of the internal walls. For the Schroder House, its eye-catching facades on three sides are composed of panels and poles that vary in size and proportion, embellished with red and yellow.
However, the ideas in how the architect are guided to construct the structures are subtly different. While the design of Maison Cook is observed to be based on a clear grid system, the Schroder House’s forms present more arbitrariness. Theseare However, the ideas in how the architect differences may echo with the principles of guided to construct the structures are subtly the different. two art movements behind.ofOn the one While the design Maison Cook hand, Purism expresses not the variations, is observed to be based on a clear grid butsystem, the invariant, does emphasize the the which Schroder House’s forms necessity of order. On the other hand, Neopresent more arbitrariness. These Plasticism focuses on the of of differences may echo with essentials the principles form and color, simplifying the spatial the two art movements behind. On the one elements to vertical and horizontal, using hand, Purism expresses not the variations, onlybut black, white and primary colors. the invariant, which does emphasize the necessity of order. On the other hand, NeoPlasticism focuses on the essentials of form and color, simplifying the spatial
SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HALL
As one of the earliest Modernist buildings in Singapore, Singapore Conference Hall is a multipurpose building located in the heart of the financial district of Shenton Way in Downtown Core of Singapore. Since its opening in 1965, the building has witnessed numerous historical moments of Singapore. After
undergoing renovation in 1999, the building is now home to the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. In my sectional perspective drawing, I tried to reproduce the original structure and ornaments of the building, when it was used as a conference place and the office for Trade Union. The building’s most prominent feature, the
avant-garde cantilevered butterfly roof, symbolizes Singapore’s ambition in the critical transition to a modern society. But inside its modernist facade, Singapore Conference Hall is also endowed with unique characteristics. Its concourse is designed to be naturally ventilated to acclimate the tropical weather. And
vernacular elements, including the traditional Malayan motifs and the local-timber-made railings and panelings, were incorporated within the details of the building. Singapore Conference Hall is such an epitome that reflects the balance people were seeking between modernization and local identity.
SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HALL
As one of the earliest Modernist buildings in Singapore, Singapore Conference Hall is a multipurpose building located in the heart of the financial district of Shenton Way in Downtown Core of Singapore. Since its opening in 1965, the building has witnessed numerous historical moments of Singapore. After
undergoing renovation in 1999, the building is now home to the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. In my sectional perspective drawing, I tried to reproduce the original structure and ornaments of the building, when it was used as a conference place and the office for Trade Union. The building’s most prominent feature, the
avant-garde cantilevered butterfly roof, symbolizes Singapore’s ambition in the critical transition to a modern society. But inside its modernist facade, Singapore Conference Hall is also endowed with unique characteristics. Its concourse is designed to be naturally ventilated to acclimate the tropical weather. And
vernacular elements, including the traditional Malayan motifs and the local-timber-made railings and panelings, were incorporated within the details of the building. Singapore Conference Hall is such an epitome that reflects the balance people were seeking between modernization and local identity.
YEAR 1 LEVEL 1 COMPILATION OF SAMPLES
2019/2020 B.A. (ARCH) 1
IMAGE CREDIT: JIN YONGXUAN