ASIAN THEORIES
PROJECT 1
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In a group of 5, we chose to research on vernacular and traditional architecture for our topic proposal. Our research title was 'The utilization of space and structural design applied in Malay House towards the local culture and weather environment'.
PROJECT 2
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After the topic proposal was done, we are required to make an A1 research poster to visualize our findings from the aids for the seminar presentation. proposal . It was also a visual
A2 RESEARCH POSTER
REFLECTION
After the deep research for these projects on the vernacular and contextual architecture, I understand more about the difference between architecture and how it changed and affected by time and culture. I was able to understand more about the adaptation of the local climate and local culture into our vernacular building due to the research topic we chose for the project 1. From project 2, I able to make the difference between the vernacular architecture and contextual architecture. I was in charge of doing the building material and systems and from there I get to know more about the building construction method
The contextual arhitecture study.
Based on the selected building, we are required to make an A2 poster which
include:
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Dimensions of history and social memories
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Image making elements
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Building material and systems
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Features related to the form of the building
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Sky line, compression and height
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Space organization and access hierachy
A1 RESEARCH POSTER