Theories of Architecture & Urbanism

Project : THEORIZING ARCHITECTURE

Theorize – to think of or suggest ideas about what is possibly true or real; to form or suggest a theory about something; speculate / To propose as a theory

This project attempts to convey an understanding of architect‟s architectural theory through a direct observation and analysis of his/her buildings. Using architecture as primary text, this project claims that the world of form is not arbitrary but displays an internal logic that has the capacity to convey meaning. Analytical illustrations are used extensively to reveal the conceptual and experiential order of the architecture.It will support students‟ learning since doing architecture can be developed by studying the work of others.

PROJECT PART I: ANALYSING SELF (Group Work)

Part 1 of the project is to provide information on the architect in order to comprehend personal attributes that contribute to the construction of architectural theory. This is taking account the fact that “the way in which people organize their place is related to their beliefs and their aspirations, their world view.”(Unwin, 2002)

Requirement on architect: Asian, contemporary and practice in Asia.

TASK:

Stage 1 : To gather information on the architect and his/her works

a) Biodata

b) List of work + pictures + address

c) List of references

Stage 2 : To analyse "SELF"

a) Childhood

b) Education

c) Working Experience

Analyse "SELF"

AR Laurence Loh Biodata

Analysing Diagram

PROJECT PART II: ANALYSING AND THEORISING ARCHITECTURE

Part 2 of the project emphasises architecture is like language with vocabulary, grammatical structure; both physical and intellectual. Through certain arrangement, it carries messages and communicates meanings. Nevertheless, in order to understand architecture, one must be aware of the conditions within which they are employed.

TASK:

Stage 3: To analyse architecture (choose a particular building by the architect) based on :

a) External contributing factors (min 3)

b) Analysis diagrams (plan, section, elevation)

Stage 4: To theorize architecture based on analysis of self & architecture

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Analyse Architecture Essay

Project : SYNOPSIS - INTERPRETING ARCHITECTURE

In a group of 4/5 students, students are to present a synopsis of the given reading during the seminar sessions. It is intended to provide each student with the opportunity to share their knowledge with the class, and to help promote student discussions.

Submissions should be submitted within tutorial session within a given format.

These should be collated as a portfolio to be submitted at the end of all synopsis sessions.