STAGE 2: DISCOVERING THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL NEEDS FOR CONTEXTUAL ARCHITECTURE

(Group & Individual)

 

Introduction

Stage 2 is to identify and analyse the site context for design exploration. In groups, carry out a thorough research on the subject and site analysis. Individually, a student is to Identify and analyse environmental and social needs of a site that lead to formulation of the design programme and contextual responses.

 

Objectives

1. To identify and analyse environmental and social needs of a site

2. To propose for Nature Appreciation Center

 

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify site condition, topography, vegetation and socio-cultural events

2. Identify environmental features that influence architectural design

3. Identify and analyse environment and social needs of a site as basis for design proposal

 

Task

1. Students are to measure and study the physical features of the site such as contour, vegetation, existing structure, etc.

2. Students are to observe existing features such as access, approach, view, wind etc.

3. Students are to conduct interviews with stakeholders – community, users and authority – on needs

4. Students are to capture all observation by photo taking, video and sketches

5. All data to be collated