Computer Applications
Project 1A
Work in Progress
REVIT MODELLING
SCHANI DANIELS
シャニー ダニエル
architectūra
METHODS OF DOCUMENTATION & MEASURED DRAWINGS
Introduction
This project is an on-site exercise where students have to sketch and document the physical and intangible qualities of the buildings as well as the immediate context of the site.
It can be from an element as broad as the urban planning itself down to the smallest detail of the ornaments used in the building. Some of the physical aspects may include building or structure such as a bridge; architectural elements such as windows, doors, five foot ways; architectural features such as ornaments, keystone, arches over windows, carvings, tiles layout; construction details such as staircase, roof structure; the physical context – overall urban layout, street furniture; traditional transportation such the trishaw.
The intangible aspects that can be captured are people of the place doing their daily activities; cultural elements such as clothes, furniture, glass and china, food; traditional trade – incense shop, street side cobbler, other family businesses; urban qualities such as the rhythm created by the repetition of roof volumes, the serial visions and vistas, the circulation nodes.
Objectives of Project The objectives of this project are as follows:
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To train students to be observant to their surrounding
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To instill the culture of documenting as part of the learning process in architectural education
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To enhance students’ graphic communication skills in capturing important details and the spirit of the place
Learning Outcomes of this Project
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Identify architectural historic structure
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Capture the tangible and intangible essence that is contained within the architecture realm
BELOW IS AN INTRODUCTORY VIDEO
BELOW IS THE FINAL DRAWINGS FOR THIS MODULE
Photo Gallery of completed final model.
Sketch Book Journal
Our selected Site was located on the island of Pulau Penang, at The Chinese State Association Building of Penang.
REFLECTION
During the time of this project, I’ve come to a realisation that I have not had much of a chance to work on the CAD, as I was mostly delegated to focus on reporting. This was slightly disappointing as I was looking forward to learning the skills of AutoCAD. However, I’ve learnt a lot of the various types of architectural styles that have been locally practiced in the past and the cause of such styles were due to an infusion of different culture and traditions which were specific to Malaysia and Asia as a whole. In terms of on-site work ethics, there were no complaints as it was the most interesting aspect of this project as nothing is comparable to physically being able to experience and absorb the ambience, poetic values, site context, construction detail as well as technical problems first hand. All in all, the building has taught me more about how to appreciate evolution of local architecture and to not take details for granted.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Throughout this module, I have learnt the importance of measured drawings & documentation. Not having done anything like this before, at first, the task seemed quiet enormous but the large team made it more possible to accomplish the project. With that being said, I have learnt the pros and cons in working in a large group having to collaborate with people I have not worked with before, it was not as efficient as I expected it to be. Furthermore, in terms of methodology of measuring an actual building I have now gained more knowledge in that aspect. The application of site context and urban zoning were factors that were critical in this module, experiencing an unique type of architectural style that was practiced in the past which combined various types of elements that were composed into a final structure. The development of drawings as well as the depth of research were just some of the factors that make this project an overall exuberayting learning curb.
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FInal Report