PROJECT 1A
SITE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN RESPONSE
Students are expected to develop a comprehension of the context for intervention for our first assignment. Students will visit the site in their designated tutorial groups to identify the concrete and intangible characteristics that define the location's character. The requirements of the local community will be determined through interaction with site visitors. Students will collaborate with their tutorial group to create a Kebun Komuniti Plan as their Design Response to the Site Analysis stage. This plan will serve as the foundation for Projects 1B: Architectural Allotment and Project 2: P3KU Kebun Komuniti Centre.
Final Outcome -
Presentation Board :
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Project Reflection -
It was informative and exciting to analyze the location and redesign an urban farm's layout. I was able to understand the complex interplay between the requirements of the community, the natural environment, and sustainable design principles. Every decision was taken after careful observation and data gathering to ensure that it was informed and intended.
PROJECT 1B
ARCHITECTURAL ALLOTMENT
Project 1B deals with the knowledge of materiality in connection to user experience in the Kebun Komuniti Plan and was created concurrently with Project 1A: Kebun Komuniti Plan. We are divided into smaller groups (3–4) to design an Architectural Allotment, which is intended to highlight architectural form as a construct of materiality for a suggested set of activities related to plant cultivation. This is done within the framework of each tutorial group's Kebun Komuniti Plan.
Final Outcome -
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Project Reflection -
I had the chance to explore the imaginative potential of 3D modelling software while putting my expertise of horticulture and sustainable design principles to use when I took on the assignment to create an allotment for the P3KU farm that would be used exclusively for growing climbing plants. The project had its share of difficulties. It was essential to do careful research and comprehend in order to incorporate the climbing plants' unique growing requirements and requirements into the design. To preserve the health of the plants' development and avoid overcrowding, it was crucial to take into consideration elements like their growth direction, supporting structures, and spacing.
PROJECT 2
P3KU KEBUN KOMUNITI CENTER
For our second project, students are required to present comprehensive design concepts that include information from site investigation and precedent studies. Students will create stories that respond to the environment and community within the given context and explore the environmental poetics of building enclosure design solutions that minimize environmental impact using a variety of complex typologies of spatial organization and a variety of passive design techniques.
Design Process Development and Sketches -
Project Reflection -
Designing a sustainable community centre for P3KU and USJ18 has had a significant influence on my development as an aspiring architect. It strengthened my conviction that sustainable design has the power to influence communities' futures to be more resilient and sustainable. My main priority during the design process was to promote harmony between the community centre and the surrounding surroundings. I did a lot of research on sustainable design concepts, looking at how the center's structure and operation may reduce its environmental impact and enhance its beneficial effects on the neighbourhood ecosystem.
REFLECTION
discipline specific knowledge -
I learned about the challenges and nuances of sustainable design through this assignment. I did extensive research and gained a thorough understanding of numerous sustainable design ideas and practises because sustainability is a key component of the community center's mission. I gained knowledge about energy-efficient systems, rainwater collection, green construction materials, passive solar architecture, and other sustainable practises.
communication skills -
Additionally, active listening became a crucial component of my communication style. I developed the ability to pay close attention to the opinions, advice, and worries of my teammates and coaches. I promoted an atmosphere of open communication and respect for one another by participating actively in conversations and genuinely expressing interest in their opinions.
interpersonal skills -
The collaborative nature of the project allowed for open and constructive dialogue. As we navigated through design challenges and made critical decisions, the team's collective brainstorming and problem-solving sessions were nothing short of inspiring. Our discussions sparked creativity and innovation, pushing us to explore unconventional solutions while ensuring that sustainable practices remained at the project's core.