After embarking on this ADMT project, I learnt that architecture design is not as easy as it seems at first. It requires a lot of first-hand planning, ideation and more importantly, adequate time to create a unique building. It helped me to gain an insight of what architecture is like, and it also allowed me to understand why the buildings are built. They are built for a reason — the ambience, overall feel and aesthetics — and the architects will all have an intention in mind before starting work.
In the process of doing my architecture design, I encountered several obstacles. The ideation part in the journal takes a long time to complete, Google SketchUp is too laggy and difficult to use, there is limited time to complete the Digital Presentation Board......there are a lot of daunting tasks along the way, but I came to understand that it is imperative to work even harder. In the end, I managed to complete everything by allocating the weekends for it.
I felt that this project is a worthwhile experience. Not only did I learn more about architecture and design, I also learnt that more grit and determination is required to overcome problems. Time management and allocation is also important, too. Therefore, I hope that there will be a similarly good project in the future so that I can continue to learn more new things.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Science & History Museum
The proposed design is a museum which focuses mainly on Science and History, as well as the history and developments of Singapore. The state of the art museum is targeted at people from all walks of life, as well as those who have a burning interest in Science and History. Its purpose is to allow them to gain more knowledge, and unwind themselves at the same time.
The design adopts a simplistic and natural concept, which means that there is “grass, glass and water” in the design. This will help the building to become more tranquil, and it can serve many other purposes. For example, the grass on the roof of the building can help to reduces heat gain and cool the surrounding air, while the all-glass exterior can also help to save on electricity bills for lighting in the day. Besides that, there is also a double helix bridge in the design, and it will emphasise the museum’s focus in Science.
The design adopts a simplistic and natural concept, which means that there is “grass, glass and water” in the design. This will help the building to become more tranquil, and it can serve many other purposes. For example, the grass on the roof of the building can help to reduces heat gain and cool the surrounding air, while the all-glass exterior can also help to save on electricity bills for lighting in the day. Besides that, there is also a double helix bridge in the design, and it will emphasise the museum’s focus in Science.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
What Makes A Good Architecture Design?
According to an article on award winning architectures, a good design has to integrate many different aspects together into a unified concept which can actually work and function. Those aspects include the site conditions, the needs and expectations of people, the demands of society and the environment itself.
What makes a good architecture design then? One of its criteria will be its functionality and aesthetic appearance. They must be innovative in order to be considered as a good architecture design. Besides that, the interior design must also look as appealing as the exterior, and the ambience and feel of the infrastructure are equally important too. Lastly, a building is considered as a good architecture design depending on how it 'responds' to the surrounding area.
Here are some of the award winning architectures with those aforementioned criteria.
Architects are going 'green' as far as our imagination can take us and one great example of will be the Tubohotel, an admirable eco-friendly structure. The hotel is located in Tepoztlan, an hour’s distance from Mexico City. It is made out of recycled concrete tubes that actually form the rooms of this amazing hotel. The fantastic environs and natural landscape also complement the ‘green’ theme of the hotel, thus making the hotel a great retreat for the tourists.
The building looks very aesthetically appealing, and it fits the surroundings very well too. It also gives off a relaxing ambience, thus making a good retreat for tourists. Besides that, it also serves its functionality as a hotel well; therefore, this design can be considered as a good design.
Architects are now venturing into unusual yet appealing geometric designs rather than the commonly seen circular or square shaped patterns. The stack pavilion, which is designed by FreelandBuck Architecture, contains many triangular units which assist in harmonizing every specific part of a wall like the corners, doors or stairs of a structure.
This pavilion looks very appealing on the inside and the outside, and it also has a great ambience too. This exquisite and extremely appealing structure is built for the LightBox Gallery in UK for the purpose of exhibitions and such, so it fits the criteria for good functionality.
Swimming facilities were never so grand, but architectural firm Ronald Lu & Partners have taken the scale and scope of things to the very next level. Dubbed simply as the Tung Chung Swimming Pool, this massive public facility will cater to the residents of Tung Chung, a newly created suburb of Hong Kong.
The conspicuous shell-shaped roofing system stands out as the apt symbolism for a coastal side aquatic facility, thus making it unique in terms of aesthetics. It also has several functions; for instance, the slender skin of the double layered PTFE tensioned membrane will allow the induction of diffused natural sunlight during the day time. More importantly, the roof can also mitigate outside noise for a more wholesome environment within the facility. It also gives off a totally different ambience and feel altogether.
RMJM will be designing the headquarters of the prestigious Gazprom Group in Lakhta, St. Petersburg. It will not only house the headquarters, but will also have various residential, leisure and retail facilities. The best part about the design is that it will be sustainable and ecofriendly. Moreover, the entire design of the project will be very ‘fluidic’, and it draws inspiration from the scenic water bodies that are contained within the vicinity, making it look divine and natural in appearance.
The structure is aesthetically appealing and it serves a lot of functionality too. Besides that, it also gives off a unique ambience and feel. Furthermore, it fits into the surroundings well as the building is 'fluidic' like the water bodies in the vicinity.
Architectural designs are often inspired by curious and exceptional influences, but this time, Michael Jantzen has transcended to an altogether different level by envisaging the extraordinarily remarkable conception in the form of the Sun Shadow Pavilion. Based on the movements of the sun, the pavilion features photovoltaic solar panels mounted above a flat white surface facing south, which is designed to maximize sun harvesting during daylight hours.
The building has a great aesthetic appearance, as it changes into a myriad of flexible design forms in relation to the intrinsic dimensions of location, date and time. Besides that, it also has several important functions like generating electric power with translucent solar panels. Also, the dark coloured facade of the building can be utilized for collection of rainwater to be stored further in underground containers. The building also gives off an equally relaxing ambience, and the innovative design certainly fits into its surroundings.
Citations:
http://www.designcommunity.com/discussion/10088.html
http://www.ecofriend.com/tags/architecture/
http://www.urbanspaces.eu/files/Act.3.2.6_Urban_Design-Aspect.pdf
What makes a good architecture design then? One of its criteria will be its functionality and aesthetic appearance. They must be innovative in order to be considered as a good architecture design. Besides that, the interior design must also look as appealing as the exterior, and the ambience and feel of the infrastructure are equally important too. Lastly, a building is considered as a good architecture design depending on how it 'responds' to the surrounding area.
Here are some of the award winning architectures with those aforementioned criteria.
Architects are going 'green' as far as our imagination can take us and one great example of will be the Tubohotel, an admirable eco-friendly structure. The hotel is located in Tepoztlan, an hour’s distance from Mexico City. It is made out of recycled concrete tubes that actually form the rooms of this amazing hotel. The fantastic environs and natural landscape also complement the ‘green’ theme of the hotel, thus making the hotel a great retreat for the tourists.The building looks very aesthetically appealing, and it fits the surroundings very well too. It also gives off a relaxing ambience, thus making a good retreat for tourists. Besides that, it also serves its functionality as a hotel well; therefore, this design can be considered as a good design.
Architects are now venturing into unusual yet appealing geometric designs rather than the commonly seen circular or square shaped patterns. The stack pavilion, which is designed by FreelandBuck Architecture, contains many triangular units which assist in harmonizing every specific part of a wall like the corners, doors or stairs of a structure.This pavilion looks very appealing on the inside and the outside, and it also has a great ambience too. This exquisite and extremely appealing structure is built for the LightBox Gallery in UK for the purpose of exhibitions and such, so it fits the criteria for good functionality.
Swimming facilities were never so grand, but architectural firm Ronald Lu & Partners have taken the scale and scope of things to the very next level. Dubbed simply as the Tung Chung Swimming Pool, this massive public facility will cater to the residents of Tung Chung, a newly created suburb of Hong Kong.The conspicuous shell-shaped roofing system stands out as the apt symbolism for a coastal side aquatic facility, thus making it unique in terms of aesthetics. It also has several functions; for instance, the slender skin of the double layered PTFE tensioned membrane will allow the induction of diffused natural sunlight during the day time. More importantly, the roof can also mitigate outside noise for a more wholesome environment within the facility. It also gives off a totally different ambience and feel altogether.
RMJM will be designing the headquarters of the prestigious Gazprom Group in Lakhta, St. Petersburg. It will not only house the headquarters, but will also have various residential, leisure and retail facilities. The best part about the design is that it will be sustainable and ecofriendly. Moreover, the entire design of the project will be very ‘fluidic’, and it draws inspiration from the scenic water bodies that are contained within the vicinity, making it look divine and natural in appearance.The structure is aesthetically appealing and it serves a lot of functionality too. Besides that, it also gives off a unique ambience and feel. Furthermore, it fits into the surroundings well as the building is 'fluidic' like the water bodies in the vicinity.
Architectural designs are often inspired by curious and exceptional influences, but this time, Michael Jantzen has transcended to an altogether different level by envisaging the extraordinarily remarkable conception in the form of the Sun Shadow Pavilion. Based on the movements of the sun, the pavilion features photovoltaic solar panels mounted above a flat white surface facing south, which is designed to maximize sun harvesting during daylight hours.The building has a great aesthetic appearance, as it changes into a myriad of flexible design forms in relation to the intrinsic dimensions of location, date and time. Besides that, it also has several important functions like generating electric power with translucent solar panels. Also, the dark coloured facade of the building can be utilized for collection of rainwater to be stored further in underground containers. The building also gives off an equally relaxing ambience, and the innovative design certainly fits into its surroundings.
Citations:
http://www.designcommunity.com/discussion/10088.html
http://www.ecofriend.com/tags/architecture/
http://www.urbanspaces.eu/files/Act.3.2.6_Urban_Design-Aspect.pdf
What Is Architecture Design?
Architecture design refers to the actual design and layout of spaces. Architecture encompasses many different elements including construction, design, and the manipulation of light as it relates to shadow. Throughout history, architects have found ways to create functional and practical spaces using any materials that were available.
According to a website, it is a concept that focuses on the components or elements of a structure or system and unifies them into a coherent and functional whole under the given constraints or limitations. Another website has also said that "it is the process and product of planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience that reflect functional, technical, social, environmental, and aesthetic considerations."
Citations:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/architectural-design.html
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-architecture-design.htm
According to a website, it is a concept that focuses on the components or elements of a structure or system and unifies them into a coherent and functional whole under the given constraints or limitations. Another website has also said that "it is the process and product of planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience that reflect functional, technical, social, environmental, and aesthetic considerations."
Citations:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/architectural-design.html
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-architecture-design.htm
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