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Synopsis: Design Communication

This module introduces fundamental skills for the appropriate communication of architectural design. It engages different means of visualization and expression of space and spatial ideas through architectural drawings and modelling to prepare students with the skills required in Design projects. These skills are taught through a series of freehand, constructed drawing, and architectural modelling held both outdoors and in the studio.

Project 1a: On-site Sketching

Introduction

A first-hand conscious experience is important in the understanding and articulation of space. This assessment introduced students to visualization and expression of space through on-site sketching activity on campus.

Objectives & Learning Outcome

To understand the notion of space in architecture.
To develop skills in visualizing of space through observation and perception of a given site
To develop skills in sketching as a mode of communication.

Project 1b: Tonal Values

Introduction

This exercise is designed to build upon the previous assignment; in developing one’s skills in creating depth and tone in a sketch, and thus refining and enhancing the ability to produce an architectural sketch that is legible.

Objectives

To understand the notion of space & detailing’s in architecture and objects.
To develop skills in communicating the above in various tonal and depth values.
To develop various techniques of hatching through different medium.

Learning Outcome

Four variations of sketching techniques based upon you’re design studio prototype model.

Project 2a: Orthographic Projections

Introduction

“A means of representing a three-dimensional object in two dimensions along with drawing that communicates the shape and size of an object through a series of related two-dimensional views” - Edwin Chomen

Objectives

You are to utilize the given images of a simple building to be drawn up. By using the skills demonstrated and explained in the workshops, draw up the following required orthographic drawings.

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate drafting skills in modern and traditional methods of architectural drawing.
Record and present clear and legible architectural information manually.
Identify and apply architectural conventions and symbols.
Demonstrate in pencil and ink examples of:

line types
line weights
line quality
hand lettering

Project 2b: Axonometric Projection

Introduction

Axonometric drawing is an excellent method of communicating and expressing an architectural idea – be it as a diagram at a fairly early stage of the design process (ie. conceptual expression) or as a presentation aid upon finalization of your design.

Objectives

In the production of the work for the Orthographic Projections assessment, you would have, by now, a fairly in-depth understanding of the architectural detail and spatial value of the Farnsworth House. Learning how to execute an axonometric projection by generating partial of an external and a sectional (internal) axonometric of the house.

Learning Outcome

Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of an axonometric projection.
Understanding of what axonometric projections are, how to generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation.
Ability to produce legible architectural drawings.

Project 2c: Perspectives

Introduction

The use of perspectives to create not just an illustrative picture of your design intent, but also a comprehensive and inspiring one.

Objectives

In constructing these perspectives, you are to demonstrate the ability to express spatial idea in 3-D form, understanding of 2-D and 3-D relationships in architectural graphics, skills in drawing and composition, creativity and complexity of drawing. Also, your selection of space and exterior form is significant.

Learning Outcome

Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of onepoint and two-point perspectives.
Understanding of what perspectives (and its different types) are, how to generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation.
Ability to produce legible architectural drawings with strong creative intent.

Project 3: A HideOut

Introduction

According to Project 3 of Design Studio 1, we are required to draw the orthographic drawings of the hideout we designed.

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Reflection

My reflection toward these projects is I get the chance to learn a lot of drawing and sketching skills. I need to be very careful while drawing. Through these projects, I mastered some architectural symbols which are very helpful to my architectural drawings in the future.

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Synopsis: Design Communication

Project 1a: On-site Sketching

Introduction

A first-hand conscious experience is important in the understanding and articulation of space. This assessment introduced students to visualization and expression of space through on-site sketching activity on campus.

Objectives & Learning Outcome

To understand the notion of space in architecture.

To develop skills in visualizing of space through observation and perception of a given site

To develop skills in sketching as a mode of communication.

Project 1b: Tonal Values

Introduction

This exercise is designed to build upon the previous assignment; in developing one’s skills in creating depth and tone in a sketch, and thus refining and enhancing the ability to produce an architectural sketch that is legible.

Objectives

To understand the notion of space & detailing’s in architecture and objects.

To develop skills in communicating the above in various tonal and depth values.

To develop various techniques of hatching through different medium.

Learning Outcome

Four variations of sketching techniques based upon you’re design studio prototype model.

Project 2a: Orthographic Projections

Introduction

“A means of representing a three-dimensional object in two dimensions along with drawing that communicates the shape and size of an object through a series of related two-dimensional views” - Edwin Chomen

Objectives

You are to utilize the given images of a simple building to be drawn up. By using the skills demonstrated and explained in the workshops, draw up the following required orthographic drawings.

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate drafting skills in modern and traditional methods of architectural drawing.

Record and present clear and legible architectural information manually.

Identify and apply architectural conventions and symbols.

Demonstrate in pencil and ink examples of:

line types

line weights

line quality

hand lettering

Project 2b: Axonometric Projection

Introduction

Axonometric drawing is an excellent method of communicating and expressing an architectural idea – be it as a diagram at a fairly early stage of the design process (ie. conceptual expression) or as a presentation aid upon finalization of your design.

Objectives

Learning Outcome

Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of an axonometric projection.

Understanding of what axonometric projections are, how to generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation.

Ability to produce legible architectural drawings.

Project 2c: Perspectives

Introduction

The use of perspectives to create not just an illustrative picture of your design intent, but also a comprehensive and inspiring one.

Objectives

Learning Outcome

Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of onepoint and two-point perspectives.

Understanding of what perspectives (and its different types) are, how to generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation.

Ability to produce legible architectural drawings with strong creative intent.

Project 3: A HideOut

Introduction

According to Project 3 of Design Studio 1, we are required to draw the orthographic drawings of the hideout we designed.

Reflection

My reflection toward these projects is I get the chance to learn a lot of drawing and sketching skills. I need to be very careful while drawing. Through these projects, I mastered some architectural symbols which are very helpful to my architectural drawings in the future.