Y1S2 Portfolio TAN JIAN HAO

A0166747N TAN JIAN HAO 2017/2018 PORTFOLIO 02

studio sanson

form language, space, tectonics | 001

deviation | 002

griever’s sanctuary | 003

001

form language, space, tectonics ?

In Project 1, we study a number of precedents to see how various architects approach design with their own strategies for form language, space, and tectonics.

The analysis of precedent houses, serves as an introduction to the translation of architectural ideas and materials into spatial, formal-compositional and tectonic expression.

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To tackle the project, we began by drawing out fundamental technical drawings of the precedent houses (plan, section, elevations). These partake as process drawings to enable us for better analysis of the houses.

Precedent analyses (two houses: one seminal/historical and one local/contemporary) through: (a) Drawing Literacy; Analyses of Precedent Houses;

Lines are the ideal representation of vision, motion, geometry, space, structure, circulation, or even the simplest relationship between different objects. Analysis of the houses were therefore represented graphically, governed by lines and shading.

(b) Translation into models: form language, tectonic expression, spatial articulation

Model compositions were thereafter construed from the analysis drawings.

process drawings 01

HOUSE NA / SOU FUJIMOTO

analysis

simplification

roofing

elevation

vertical platforms

zoning

simplification

simplification

composition: grid

composition: grid

composition 01 : reduction/extraction

composition 02 : reduction/extraction

process drawings 02 BAAN MOOM / IF

analysis

simplification 01

simplification 02

zoning

spatial continuity

simplification 01

simplification 02

public/private spaces

volume

simplification 01

simplification 02

symmetry

visual connectivity 01

extraction/grid

visual connectivity 02

visual connectivity 03

002

deviation ?

: In Project 2, as an introduction to spatial thinking, tectonics, and dimensions/anthropometry, we are tasked to design a micro-capsule for individual occupation, connecting anthropometry with furniture, fittings and the use of micro-space; and with the use of materials and their modular units, dimensions, and methods for making and constructing.

Designing a micro-capsule (8sqm, max ht 6m): (a) Understanding anthropometry and architectural dimensions; the body in micro-space (b) Familiarity and skill with dimensions of different materials and modular combinations

We begin by engaging in an anthropometry study by taking dimensions of our body in different positions and translating them into drawings.

To challenge the conventional idea of a micro-capsule for dwelling, the studio took an alternative approach that sought to express a narrative that translate into the architecture language of the capsule. The design of the capsule manifests itself as a reflection of the individual, giving the project a more personal touch.

The deviance in this project is derived from the individual trying to break free from the control of overly-strict parents , to deviate from the overly regulated and orderly lifestyle that has been imposed on him.

iteration 01

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the first iteration while successfully encapsulates the idea of deviant through disorder, the focus was too interior-driven

final design

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elevation 01 scale

1:20

elevation 03 scale

1:20

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elevation 02

scale

1:20

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0.4

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roof plan scale

1:20

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floor plan scale

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section AA scale

1:10

0.5 m

1:20

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003

griever’s sanctuary

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: In Project 3, we were tasked to design a dwelling (48sqm x max ht 9m) at a specified urban site for a studio-mate, where individually we also act as an apprentice to a chosen architect, introduces the physical contexts of a site, the programmatic and social considerations of a client, and the genealogical and analytical dimensions of form language, space, and tectonic articulation.

The brief: client is an online dating coach that has recently lost his wife to an accident. He then requests to design a house for him to grief in. Additionally, a working space/ studio and zen garden was also mandated by the client.

As a starting point, we engaged in constructing process models to help visualise and materialse initial ideas and utilised to convince the client.

The process models attempt to document the strategies and philosophies of the chosen master architect (Sou Fujimoto) and the exploration of spaces and programs through the ideas of “transition” to help enable the client to grief successfully.

“Transition” translates itself as transitional spaces with the use of ramps/corridors.

Concept sketches were also a vital part of the process.

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: Having constructed numerous process models, it became a realisation that there has been a fixation on solving the problem of grief using architecture which is not possible.

An interesting approach would be to extent further analyse on the client’s obsession with his job as an online dating coach as a mechanism to hemp him with his grief

After delving deeper into the analysis of my client’s profession, I found out that he finds great satisfaction in putting together a perfect profile/persona for his clients. Leveraging on that, the architecture of the house is a reflection of his skillset and total dedication by use of construct.

Everything about the final design is about the construct - the construction of facade, structure, spaces, joinery. This idea of kits and parts is reflective of my client’s profession of taking bits of infomation and profiling his own client.

There is also a notion of a viel, the putting up a composed front infront of his client depsite having to deal with the loss. This “viel” translates itself into the architecture where the facade attempts to hide/bur certain spaces

concept drawings

gridding

conventional

layering

segregation

subtraction

construct

exploded axonometric

spatial exploration

volume exploration

integration

level 3 plan scale 1:50

level 2 plan scale 1:50

level 1 plan scale 1:50

elevation 01 scale 1:50

elevation 03 scale 1:50

elevation 02 scale 1:50

section AA scale 1:50

section BB scale 1:50

end/ acknowledgement

special thanks to the following people making this arduous architecture journey more bearable and fulfilling family friends sanson studiomates