Course objective:
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the
architectural design process and to make them understand the basic spatial
requirements of singular unit space (like Kitchen, toilet, bedroom etc.). Students
are supposed to implement the knowledge of previous semesters which
they had gained in basic design course like anthropometry, design principles,
standards of different user spaces etc.
Semester Projects
Minor Project (Single unit design for residential project)...........................20%
- Students are supposed to
conduct detailed study on the single unit space under the heads item &
equipment’s requirement, spatial requirements & standards, and last
effective operations.
Major Project (Residence Design)...................................................................80%
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Course Brief: The students during the whole semester will be subjected to
different exercises which will enhance their design perception. They will also
be subjected to undertaking of studies of examples concerning their project
exercise so that they can relate real existing scenario to their proposal and
hence the more genuine their work. There will be continuous consultation from
the course instructor as to ensure the students to track the right direction.
Also a continuous assessment will make the students disciplined and more
conscious towards quality work.
Course Schedule:
Week 1: Course orientation
& briefing of the design problem
Week 2: The course begins with the initial target
towards quick design exercise which will be an aided help for the students in
the coming weeks for successful completion on design proposals:
The exercise is to study
and design living/dining room, master bed with bath and balcony, modern kitchen
and study plus studio room based on instructor allocation.
There will be introduction of quick design for the students at the
beginning of the week which has to be submitted at the end of the week.
The introduction of project will be followed by lectures guiding
them to proper implementation and study of the problem given.
Nature of quick design problem: the problem can target as to
inhibit the students with basic understanding of single user spaces or 2 or few
user spaces.
Week 3&4: The week will begin with the introduction of
the major design problem to the students. it should be followed with the
students being directed towards literature analysis of that design problem so
that they become well aware of the nature of the project. they should also be
directed towards information collection of the various architectural standards
that will be supportive in their design proposals. there should be consultation
of the concerned faculty on the literature reviews and data collection.
Week 5: the students should undertake case study for
the respective design problem given to them. The case study should
comprise of the following;
1. Live case study (min.
2 projects)
2. Desktop case study
(one international & one regional)
3. Comparative charts
showing analysis of the various components of the said project between all the
different case studies.
4. Conclusions:
specifying the various strengths and weakness of every project. it should also
specify the striking features and observations of each project case.
5. Comparison of
conclusions with literature reviews and data collection.
6. Inferences of the
overall study conducted. These inferences should be implemented in their
respective design proposal.
Week 6: The student will visit the proposed site given
to them for the design problem. they are required to study the following:
·
land contour
·
possible preserved area
·
micro climate
·
accessibility
·
orientation(wind &sun)
·
site history (existing functions)
On the first class on a week lecture on site analysis will be
given as an input.
Week 7 & 8: The student will start
their work on the design proposals. This week will concentrate on the initial
shaping of their proposal. This will consist of the following parameters;
1. Bubble diagram & flow
charts: the students are expected to know the hierarchy of the
different spaces in their design problem. They are needed to identify the
spaces or activities and study the co relation between these spaces /
activities. They are to prepare a flow chart which will relate to the string of
activities from entry to exit.
2. Zoning: the
students are required to zone their site as per the requirements of various
spaces.
3. Concept: the
students should frame line their whole perception and ideas about the design
proposal to be prepared and sum it up with a conceptual sheet which will
highlight their further approach to the design solution.
One lecture will be conducted on architectural concept and concept
development
There will be an assessment and consultation by the faculties for
the above which will be guided by lectures that enlightens on the above
parameters of the design process.
Week 9, 10 & 11: The students will
translate the earlier week work and start giving definition to different
spaces. The students will prepare single line plans of all floors which will be
evolved with continuous consultation all through the stage to finally freeze
the layouts. They will also evolve conceptual elevations to enhance their
design.
The students are required to submit all the works of the above
weeks in the form of an intermediate design submission. There will be a jury
which will finalize the final layouts and comment rectifications if any. And the
requirements of the intermediate submission are:
1. Site analysis
2. All zoning, bubble
diagrams & flow charts
3. Concept
4. Single line floor plans
5. Conceptual elevations
Week 12: The students will work further in developing their
elevation to final stages. there will be lectures delivered for the different
consideration in elevations (balance, rhythm, harmony, solid & voids,
massing, aesthetics) etc.
Week 13 & 14: The students will take
continuous consultations towards the final drawings of their proposals. They
will take consultation regarding sectional drawings, elevation and views.
Week 15: The students will do final submission of the
project proposal. the requirements for the same are:
1. Site plan (max 1:250)
2. All floor plans (scale
max 1:100)
3. Sections (one
horizontal & one vertical & wherever required) (scale max: 1:100)
4. Elevations
5. 3d views or
perspectives. (Scale as per required view)
6. Model (scale 1:250)
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