Architecture Design Studio Portfolio

portfolio Bachelor (hons) in Architecture AR315 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 3 (JUNE-NOV 2020) Student Name: Sarah Nasrullah Students ID: 1001955219

Content page

AN INTRODUCTION PROJ 1- RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE phase 1_spatial operation phase 2_precedent study

PROJ 2 project 2a_site analysis + user profile project 2b_adaptation to context

PROJ 3- CO_(SPACE) project 3a_proposed programme+ space planning with diagrams + precedent study project3b_interim review project3c_final presentation project3d_internal review

An introduction: My name is Sarah Nasrullah, an architecture student from the island of Sri Lanka.

With the conclusion of our third semester, this portfolio attempts to showcase the work done in our Design Studio course, with each assignment being divided over the span of our five month semester, with each assignment relating and building up to our final design task; co_space

Designing this semester taught me to appreciate architecture and it’s relationship between scientific and humanistic themes; in the way a building may respond to elements of its surroundings, creating harmony between theoretical, social, functional, and technical characteristics, while relating respectfully to its site context.

PROJ 1 RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE

phase 1_spatial operation phase 2_precedent study

Phase 1_Spatial Operation For this assignment, we were to select a spatial operation keyword, being provided the following:

Therefor based on the condition selected, we were to find a related object/ product/ phenomena and analyse the relationship between the selected object and the condition, including How the object is formed with the spatial condition and hence how does this affect the way the the object is used or performs.

That being so, I decided to work with the condition ‘envelop’ selecting to study the Venus Fly Trap.

Phase 2_Precedent Study Based on our selected spatial operation, we were to find three architectural precedent studies that apply the principles of our operation.

And hence, working in groups of three, our selected studies were: 1. Lisbon Aquarium 2. DIJKSTEIN Multipurpose Building 3. Mulan Weichang Visitor Center The latter being the study we decided to further pursue and hence were required to produce: B1_Diagrammatic Study- A Spatial Condition & Operation Analysis B2_A further exploration of its spatial conditions and operations C1_Form & Spatial Quality

Lisbon Aquarium

DIJKSTEIN Multipurpose Building

Mulan Weichang Visitor Center

To further explore natural light and scale on spatial variation, we were to work individually to select a portion of the given site, increasing or decreasing variables of the contour lines as necessary, to create 2 exploratory models (including a resized section of our initial precedent study)

(plaster) casting model

PROJ 2

project 2a_site analysis + user profile project 2b_adaptation to context

Proj 2A_Site Analysis For this assignment, we were given the opportunity to analyse and study our university as a potential site due to limitations brought on by the ongoing MCO. And hence, we were to analyse the site based on the following criteria :

Physical Context

Circulation

Program

Climate

History & Future Developments

Human & Culture

Proj 2A_User Analysis For this assignment, we were to select two students as potential interviewees, one being within our own SABE group, while the other from the other courses provided by the university.

We were to map our interviewees daily and weekly timetable in order to find any correlation between the two students while analysing the size of the spaces they occupy by collecting

This therefore led me to interview an interior architecture student and a biotechnology student.

After conversing with my interviewees, i found that both of them have similar extracurricular interests, being that they both have a keen interest in reading and yoga, though neither of them are able to maintain these hobbies with their busy academic schedules.

Proj 2B_Adaptation to context Through our understanding of analysis of operational and conditional design along with our findings in project 2A, we were to select a site on campus and design five responsive massing models in relation to the selected site with reference to:

Site And Response

Design response vignettes My selected site includes a 1250 sqm area midway through the hill’s slope parallel to blocks A and B. We selected this site due to what it was able to provide: It allows for easier access for students coming from block A and B, as most classes and extracurricular activities are held in these blocks, therefor soliciting the proposal of a bridge constructed from block B to our site, hence providing students with direct contact.

Additionally, since the site is at a midpoint on the hill’s slope it may act as a resting point for students while also allowing them to take advantage of the scenery and ventilation as its west view is surrounded by vegetation.

Site Responsive Casting Model

PROJ 3 CO_(SPACE)

project 3a_proposed programme+ space planning with diagrams + precedent study project3b_interim review project3c_final presentation project3d_internal review

Proj 3A_proposed programme+ space planning

As for my final design, my intention was to design something that would realistically be created if my two interviewees got together to create something for the university.

This led me to creating an organic ecosystem and therefor a biophilic architecture which perfectly incorporates the two fields through its incorporation of natural elements such as water, natural lighting and ventilation as well as its use in interior design.

And therefor this inspired the program of my building. Working with biophilic architecture meant creating a space that would work to reduce stress and provide a therapeutic and calming environment. I wanted to take advantage of that by using my space as a platform that caters to students mental health, making it a space where students could go to in between class hours and rejuvenate and improve their mental health, as university students are known to lead busy and stressful academic lives.

And so for my space, I decided to use it as a library and yoga and art studio, activities that promote a calming environment that also work to reduce stress.

And since I'm working with biophilic architecture, I decided to take advantage of the space’s natural environment and create a space where students could garden, which is also found to be a great outlet for stress relief

For my precedent study, I further explored other examples of biophilc architecture and came across 25 green, a residential building located in Italy.

It works with vegetation in a way where vegetation surrounds the building internally and externally creating a homogenous environment, while also mimicing natural elements in its form and structure.

I was inspired by the way the buildings faรงade curves, while when looking at the interior spaces, its rooms are squared off and surrounded by plants.

Proj 3B_interim review

During my review, my crit commented on the wide contrast between the public and private spaces and so to make the whole architecture curvy and organic to not only provide some similarity between the two volumes, but to allow the design to mimic a biophilic architecture in its form. Hence, designing each space to ‘branch out’ like a plant or flower.

Proj 3C_final presentation

During my final, it was recommended I make the roofs more interesting by shaping them similar to my shading device to make them speak the same language

Proj 3D_internal review