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Project 1 : Pre-Design Studies & Analysis

In this phase, students in groups are to investigate, study and analyze the site to understand valuable components before designing. The study will enable students to gain familiarity with the site. To be immersed by 'sensing the place' allowing each to look into the current conditions of the site and relate it to the target user and objectives of the project. Hence, developing the most appropriate strategy and programme for it. We are also expected to use references to understand and analyze the site and context in a more in-depth manner. Apply learnings from relevant readers, such as ‘Life between buildings using public space, legibility analysis extracted from Responsive Environments, Cities for People, How to Study Public Life, New City Spaces, Soft City, etc. Then to conduct a comprehensive investigation and study of the site using photos documentation, site investigation, research, surveys, and interviews. Following to look into precedents: relevant projects and buildings that provide a better understanding of the project and program-relevant ideas. Finally to define the programme(s) suitable to the project and analyze the impact of it.

- Soldering Memories of Kampung Jawa -

Reflection

Through this assignment, I've really learnt how to formulate a comprehensive study and pre-design analysis on site, involving identification. of relevant issues that can be addressed through architectural design interventions in a form of design position and programmatic responses. Also to develop a short yet concise and comprehensive studies on site aligning it to the theme of sustaining humanities-people, place, and time. Finally to conduct pre-design studies to inform the design project.

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