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The ability to develop a case for proposals is a skill, which I have developed in previous design studios and continued to strengthen in Architecture Design Studio Air. Through both the interim presentation and final presentation, the ability to orally present the design proposal and argue the strengths of the proposal was evident particularly when questioned by the crits. Studio Air allowed me to further develop my ability to consolidate an argument for the proposal through the need to present these ideas both orally and in a written format. The ability to formulate this case for proposals through critical thinking and development of persuasive arguments was influenced by engagement with contemporary architectural discourse. An understanding of such discourse was developed via exploration of precedents and theoretical studies. This is particularly evident in Parts A.2 and A.3, which assisted in the development of both critical thinking and analytical skills – essential skills to both the formulation of a design proposal but more importantly conveying these ideas to the audience.
Gaining an insight into architectural discourse and significant works internationally provided a basis for the development of my own critique of the notions of computational design, parametric modelling and design optioneering. The precedent studies therefore put the theoretical architectural discourse into context and stimulated critique of computational designs and parametrically modelled works, which in turn has influenced my opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of such technological advancement in the realm of design. Exploration of the work of notable, large scale companies such as Foster and Partners and Gehry Technologies in Part A and B was particularly influential on my belief that the power of computational design lies heavily in what it offers in regards to communication between teams of professionals involved in large scale design.