Unit Brief
The Unit is interested in systems of comprehension within architecture, for the trained eye and the untrained layperson. Through the consideration of both measurable and intangible qualities of geometry and material systems, the unit will focus on tectonics as systems of legible assembly where form, space and order are comprehensible, and comprehension regains vitality.
Guest critics, lecturers and consultants
Adrian Lai (Unit Leader)
Alan Tay (Formwerkz Architects) (Guest Reviewer)
Wong Zihao (Super Safari) (Guest Reviewer)
Joseph Lim (Studio Leader)
Randy Chan (Zarch Collaboratives) (Guest Reviewer)
Peter Sim (Studio Leader)
Lin Derong (FARM) (Guest Reviewer)
Lawrence Ler (Studio Leader)
Philip Wang (Structural Consultant)
Tan Aik Kang (Spectrum Structural Engineers)
Acknowledgements:
We would like to thank Richard (TA) and Syafiq (TT) for their guidance and Qi Fang and Amy (Ni Kechun) for their help in arranging the unit report
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Transcendence by AwWeiKang Everything
The Tortured Students Department by OngSzeWai n less by RyanThamJunKun Tranquil Haven by YeoMegan Symmetry, Form & Function by TariniSharma 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Studio Adrian Lai
Comes in Circles Where All Paths Return by ChanShiXuanAlicia Intoxicated Botanicals (Drink, Drank, Drunk) by ChuaAnnTeng Geometrical Serenity by LeeKangHao Ruin to Revelation by LimJingying,Tanya God’s Plan by MarcusLohMenTong
Studio Joseph Lim
The Fun Condensor byCaiTianXiang
Sonance byJanessaLeong
Sculpted Vistas:
Truss Artistry in YIH ByWuChenyu
Experiments in Arts and Technology
ByEmilBalthasarTobiasDube
The Way of the Dojo ByTerenceTanJiaRen
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DO YOU WANT TO START A NEW GAME? by
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FooQiFang Dancers’ Playscape by NiKechun
byLeeSzeHuei,Belinda
UNRAVEL ByNgYanLin,Sebastian Realm of Serenity: A Sanctuary for Self-Reflection and Meditation
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ByShiuJeromeMillian
Studio Peter Sim
Solace and Sociability by NgHuiMin
Converge Central by ZhangShijie
The Green Connection by WinPhuntPhunt Tangram byZhaoMengfei
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Inno360
by LiuJiaxian
Oasis
NUS Desmosome
THIS IS (NOT!) A CARPARK ByLuYixin Edgeless Intersections ByIsabelLee The Communal Tetris ByGunezYazar 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76
Heaven byWangTianyun Campus
ByKerkXinYi The
BySabrinaMahbub
Studio Lawrence Ler
Skate Advent by Huang Xinyi
The Reenergising Loop by Lai Shi Jia
HYDRO.CULTURE by Tommy Lee Teng Long
The Stack by Andre Lim Jiang Fan
Spill the Teacup of Wellness by Loh Min Ru
Let’s TOH! by Mok Ze Chun
A Cure for Wellness by Genevieve Marie Tan Jia Ling
Pulse Pause Play Park by Teoh Feng Mei
The Dichotomy of Love and Loss by Woo Ka Yi Amanda
by Xu Chenxiao
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Unit 3: Comprehensiveness & Comprehension
Studio Adrian Lai
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Transcendence by AwWeiKang
Directional Structural Arrangement Primary vs Secondary Structure Informal Space Cafeteria - Glass Canopy + Flat Roof Below (Primary Circulation) : Drastic Change in Shadow Formal Space Lab & Hub + Exhibition Area Connecting to Pausing 10:00 AM 04:00 PM 10:00 AM Informal Space - Void, Less Repetition of Columns, More Visible Through Glass Ridge View Residential College Sectional Cut CC’ University Sports Centre Faculty of Engineering Raffles Hall Central Library Tropical Marine Research Instituition A A’
Vary number 3 Vary grid size A 2 3 Vary column object to centre point Manipulating sightline 2500 3:1 to exterior space Varying lighting quality Deep 1 2 4 5 6 2 5 6 1 4 2 5 6 1 4 Plan Plan Section Axonometric Massing Materialising Predecent Study Schematic Plan Diagrams Then: The Onset of War and Uncertainty Then: Fragmentation and Displacement from Home Then: Endurance Through Daily Struggles With Violence Then: Shifting Towards Hope as the War Ends Then: Memorializing and Remembering Those Lost in War Visible vs Invisible Through Wall or Glass Extracted Sequential Spatial Experience From Prededent Study | World War 2 vs Journey Fighting for Freedom of Expression Analysing Quantifiable Variables Light vs Dark Through Solid vs Void Speculating Geometrical Expressions Through Volumetric Variations Key Areas in Precedent Study Quantifiable Variables and Qualitative Aspects Radiate irregularly: Create interesting combination of sightlines and converging space evoking sense of loss and confuse E- Mirrored from axis: Allowing pocket of spaces to evoke sense of curiosity and freedom A Irregular offset intersecting lines: Achieving diverse circulating flow (Bigger corridor, more people using) Affects the sequence of navigaB Colinear placement: Randomise structure placement on intangible means of regular pattern evoking chaos and disorder C Symmetry: Symmetrical placement of structure columns symbolising ideal, order and inspire awe What if: All corridors are of equal width? Improving coverging effect Quantifiable aspect: Width of corridor, amount of intersecting lines, elevated height of massing What if: Default grid lines are varied? more dense, less dense, Quantifiable aspect: Size of columns, placement of columns, gap between default grid lines What if: Symmetrical volumes are chamfered with various radii affecting how massings are formed, size of column may vary to form hierachy Quantifiable aspect: Thickness and height of walls, degree of slanting walls, size of column, corner treatment (chamfer/fillet) What if: Number of intersection has increased? distance of corridors to centre of intersection has varied? Width of corridor is varied Quantifiable aspect: Referencing angle, degree of rotation and number of intersection What if: Height of wall is varied to achieve different lighting quality? Outdoor vs semi-outdoor vs indoor Quantifiable aspect: Ratio of interior space to exterior space (area and volume) and bright vs dark Underground Floor Plan 1: 200 Ground Floor Plan 1: 200 Circulation Analysis Ground Floor Memory Void First Floor Temporary Exhibition Basic Information Location: Berlin, Germany, at Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin. Architect: Daniel Libeskind, selected through a 1989 competition, opened in 2001. Purpose: Cultural and educational institution focused on Jewish history, culture, and heritage, emphasizing the Holocaust and Jewish life in Germany. Exhibitions: Showcases artifacts, artworks, multimedia installations, and documents portraying Jewish life from the Middle Ages to the present. Architecture: Renowned for its symbolic zigzag form, representing Jewish history's ruptured nature. Interior spaces evoke disorientation and reflection. Extensions: Includes the Academy, completed in 2007, serving as an educational and research center. Visiting Information: Open year-round with varying hours and admission fees. Offers guided tours, educational programs, and temporary exhibitions. Impact: Recognized globally for its architectural significance, innovative exhibitions, and contributions to Holocaust education and remembrance. Symbolizes Berlin's commitment to tolerance, diversity, and human rights. The Jewish Museum Berlin's zigzag form, aligned with multiples of 7, reflects Judaism's sacred symbolism, emphasizing completeness and divine perfection. This deliberate design invites visitors to explore Jewish heritage and tradition, fostering spiritual resonance within the museum's sacred spaces. Deconstruction | Reconstruction | Disjunction 1 2 3 4 5 10 N Understanding Perception of Axes Through Solids & Voids Precedent Study of The Jewish Museum Berlin by Daniel Libeskind ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ The Axisof Exile The Axis of Holocaust TheAxisofContinuity Special Number 7 in Judaism Pocket of Spaces - Disjunction Tschumi's disjunction theory defies architectural norms, embracing fragmentation to challenge spatial perceptions. In the Jewish Museum Berlin, intersecting lines create dynamic spaces, provoking visitor engagement and redefining architectural order. A A B C B C D E D E Two Lifestyles 2. Divergence Anxiety, Panic 3. Slit of Light Washed on Cold Surface Hopeful 4. Repetition, Compressed Suffocating, Heavy and Lost Baroque Collegienhaus Raphael Roth Learning Centre 5. Continuity Long Broken Voids Emptiness Irregular Offset Colinear Placement Symmetry Radiate Irregularly Mirrored from Axis 6. Contrasting Material - Untold Story 7. Expansion Exposed and Remembering 1. Descending Uncertain Fearful Conflicts Scar Pocket of Spaces German’s Life Jew’sLife 11 Sectional Perspective AA’ 1:100 Raffles Hall Pausing Space (Flat Roof Above Glass): Gradual Change in Shadow Formal Space Office & Study Areas to Debate Chamber and Auditorium (Stepped Roof): Almost No Change in Shadow 04:00 PM 10:00 AM 04:00 PM Stepped Solid Roof - Light Filters In Positive vs Negative Slanted Roof and Facade Expansion vs Compression of Space Less Visible Through Wall, More Repetition of Column, Solid - Formal Space Intersection Between Axes - Pausing Space 0 1 2 3 4 5 10
Everything Comes in Circles Where All Paths Return
by ChanShiXuanAlicia
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Intoxicated Botanicals (Drink, Drank, Drunk)
by ChuaAnnTeng
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byBelindaLee
