Architectural Design IV

Project 1A

In this project, we are required to work together as a team to come out with a masterplan for the USJ 7 site

Project 1B

In this project, we are required to work as a team to propose an idea for a sitting area on our masterplan

Project 2

In this project, and the only individual project, we are required to design a community center at our allocated plot on the masterplan

Reflection

I must admit that I wasn’t giving out my fullest this semester like I did last semester. I’m really just drifting for first few weeks of starting the final project. I had a lot of ambitions entering this semester but I guess I should have tried harder and push myself further, rather than staying in my comfort zone. Needless to say, I am really proud of my time management, in terms of  making my final board and model, I did not pulled even one all nighter. Even though,  for interim and final tutorial pin up, I did pulled an all nighter for both of it. My design wasn’t the greatest and my research wasn’t enough, but I am proud of how modular my design is, I basically laser cut acrylic and assemble them together like lego but with glue.  I do feel like there’s a lot more I could have done for this semester. 

I would like to thank everyone in the studio, especially my tutor, Ar Alina, she is really nice and tries to push me as far as she can.

Through this semester, I have acquired a number of TGCs and the TGC that I acquired through projects of Architectural Design IV are:

TGC 3.2: Identifying and analyzing problems is crucial for devising effective solutions, especially since unexpected challenges often arise during projects. Quick and thorough problem analysis is necessary to develop timely and viable solutions.

TGC 7.1: Recognizing and taking into account diverse perspectives is essential when shaping opinions. In Project 1, a variety of opinions emerged regarding the design, and I honed the skill of actively listening to comprehend the needs and concerns of everyone involved. This skill proved instrumental in creating a design that incorporated ideas from all parties.