Monday, January 23, 2012

Second Semester 2012 Syllabus


1.         Course Number                       2541312
2.         Course Credits                                   6
3.         Course Title                            Architectural Design III (ARCH DSGN III)
4.         Department                             Architecture (International Program)
                     Faculty                                     Architecture
5.         Semester                                Second
6.         Academic Year                       2012
7.         Instructors                              Ajarn Kerrie Butts (Course Coordinator)
Ajarn  Prisdha Jumsai
Ajarn Antoine Lassus
Ajarn Narin Paranulaksa
Ajarn Ekapob Suksudpaisarn
Ajarn Komthat Syamananda
                                    Ajarn Kesate Tadesse
                                    Ajarn Eric Tilbury
8.         Condition
8.1       Prerequisite                               25411311 Architectural Design II (ARCH DSGN II)
9.         Course Status                                    Studio
10.       Curriculum                              Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design
11.       Degree                                                Undergraduate Student
12.       Number of class hour / week (2 x 3.5 hours) Monday/Wednesday 13:00-16:30
13.       Course Description   
Introduction to an urban context and public programs that concern larger contexts.  Project requires more comprehensive organizational strategies, scalar relationships, adjacencies, reciprocity between form and function. Students will develop an understanding for representation and communication at various scales for building systems within an urban context, using analytical diagramming, and advanced mapping techniques.

14.       Course Outline
14.1. Practical Objectives:  Students should demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:
Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards
Graphic Skills: Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process
Fundamental Skills: Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites
Use of Precedents: Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
Sustainable Design: Understanding of the principles of sustainability in making architecture and urban design decisions that conserve natural and built resources, including culturally important buildings and sites, and in the creation of healthful buildings and communities
Site Conditions: Ability to respond to natural and built site characteristics in the development of a program and the design of a project
Building System Integration: Ability to assess, select, and conceptually integrate structural systems, building envelope systems, environmental systems, life-safety systems, and building service systems into building design

14.2.    Learning Content
Knowledge Resource Center:
Design Proposals should encourage the sharing and creation of knowledge by bringing together traditional book-based library resources and services with technologically advanced tools for the discovery, use, and effective presentation of information. UNESCO selected Bangkok to be the Book Capital of the World for 2013 and the BMA also plans to promote reading and will launch a campaign to encourage citizens to read.  The 2010 survey by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) showed that Thais on average read the equivalent of just five books a year as compared with Malaysians who read on average 40 books a year, Singaporeans 45 books a year, and Japanese 50 books a year. 

Knowledge Resource Center:

Encouraging a lifelong, self-learning process accumulated from public knowledge resource centers is part of the mission of Thailand’s Office of Knowledge Management and Development.  Their objectives include:  
-To provide facilities for learning that highlights the cultivation and promotion of the habit of reading and knowledge seeking with a creative and up-to-date learning environment.
-To promote the habit of reading, pursuit of knowledge and lifelong learning among children and youth.
-To provide youth and the general public with the opportunities to develop, exchange and display their creative works, as well as to create varied innovations, products or works that combine the knowledge of art and culture, social values, and technological know-how.


      
 OMA, Seattle Public Library              Toyo Ito, Sendai Mediatheque                                              Louis Kahn, Exeter Library

Design Considerations:
During the design process, students should consider the following factors.
Functionality, Circulation and Integration of Different Programs:
-The architectural program should be considered flexible. However, it is expected that the intent of the program be followed to the greatest extent possible. The location of the Circulation/Information Desk is critical and should allow for supervision of the library while at the same time being near the entrance/exit to the facility. Children’s and Teens areas are expected to be adjacent. Care should be taken in locating the Children’s Play and Reading area because of the potential for noise that may disturb others using the library.
Creating Active Public Spaces: Accommodate a range of activities and clientele while providing access to shared resources and interior and exterior spaces.
Building Systems: drawings and models should demonstrate a general understanding of building materials, techniques, structural and environmental systems.
Sustainability: Building systems should include passive and active techniques for sustainable design.
Urban Context: spatial and non-spatial (conceptual) relationships between surrounding buildings, roads, infrastructure and sidewalks

Project Phases:
Part One: Site Analysis and Case studies
Readings and References: Edward T. White.  Site Analysis: Diagramming Information for Architectural.
Visit local libraries to understand the functions of a library
Part Two: Programming and Schematic Design
Program diagramming, massing and conceptual development
Readings and References: Dan Wood and Amale Andraos. “Program Primer v1.0 A Manual for Architects” Praxis 8
Part Three: Design Development
Translation of conceptual design to architectural interventions, detail development and generation complete set of final representations as architectural drawings and models. Readings and References: El Croquis series and Details Magazine




Program Summary
1
Lobbies, Vestibules, Corridors, Etc.


1.1.
Lobby
85
sq m
1.2.
Public Toilets & Janitor Closet
55
sq m
1.3.
Corridors, Hallways, Walls, Etc., Throughout
400
sq m
1.4.
Community Information Display Area
10
sq m
1.5.
Flexible Exhibition/Community Display
100
sq m




2
Offices, Workroom, Conference, Etc.


2.1.
Workroom/Cart Storage
28
sq m
2.2.
General Storage
5
sq m
2.3.
General Staff Office Area (4 staff)
40
sq m
2.4.
Branch Manager’s Office
14
sq m
2.5.
Staff Lounge & Toilet
19
sq m
2.6.
Conference Room/Board Room
37
sq m




3
Mechanical, Electrical, Other Utilities


3.1.
Mechanical
100
sq m
3.2.
Electrical, Information Technology Room,  (Distributed in approximately 8 rooms)
3.3.
Other (Elevator, Fire Pump Machine Rooms, Etc.)






4
Circulation Desk, Audio/Visual Media, Reference, Etc.


4.1.
Circulation/Information Desk
14
sq m
4.2.
Reference Collection & Catalogue Area
10
sq m
4.3.
Periodicals
9
sq m
4.4.
Non-Book Audio/Visual Media
40
sq m
4.5.
Media Download Area
10
sq m
4.6.
Media Screening
30
sq m




5
Teens and Children’s Area


5.1.
Teens Collections
50
sq m
5.2.
Children’s Collections
180
sq m
5.3.
Children’s Information Desk and Librarian Office
24
sq m
5.4.
Teens Computer Area
40
sq m
5.5.
Children’s Computer Area
40
sq m
5.6.
Family Toilet (Children’s Area)
7
sq m
5.7.
Teens-Children  Non-Book Media
30
sq m
5.8.
Teens-Children Reading Area
20
sq m
5.9.
Children’s Play and Story-Telling Area
15
sq m
5.10.
Children Tutoring Area (Study Carrels & Small Group)
15
sq m




6
Adult Collections, Computers, Reading


6.1.
Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction, Large Print, Paperbacks, Etc.
165
sq m
6.2.
Computer Stations
50
sq m
6.3.
Tables for Laptops and Tutoring
50
sq m
6.4.
Study Rooms (2)
25
sq m
6.5.
Reading Area
70
sq m




7
3.1.7. Community Meeting Spaces


7.1.
Flexible Meeting Room
150
sq m
7.2.
Kitchen & Food Service Area
15
sq m
7.3.
Chair/Table Storage
15
sq m
7.4.
Pre-Function Space
33
sq m




8.1
Exterior Gathering or Reading Space


8.2
Parking (Accessible + Short Term)
Enclosed Space


2000
sq m

14.3. Class activities / Method The studio is an important place to your design/architectural education. It promotes a culture of sharing ideas, skills, viewpoints and experiences. As an anomaly within the university environment, design studio is known for its intense focus on learning by doing as a collective of individuals. See INDA studio manual for rules and class policies.

14.4. Communication Tools General requirements for assignments are as follow:
a. drawings: hand drawn sketches, plans, sections, and elevations
b. physical models: existing site precise description / working models / presentation models
c. Computer drawings and digital models

14.5 Evaluation/Grading Breakdown
Process 25%
Site Analysis 10%
Midterm Pinup 20%
Pinup 2 15%
Final Review 30%

Grading Criteria:
Process (evaluated throughout semester) methodology, development throughout semester, testing of ideas, rigorous approach to design, effort- attitude, self-motivation, attentiveness in class discussions and desk crits, being on time and prepared
Concept- Analysis, Research, Program Development, Argument, Position Statement
Design Execution- Design proposal related/implementing stated concept, physical intervention resolved with aesthetic, functional, structural and contextual considerations
Drawing- Orthographic, Axonometric and Perspectives. Graphic Clarity, Relationship to Design Concept Model-Final Physical Model, Process Models, Craft, Relationship to Design Concept
Verbal- Public Speaking, Clarity of Argument
Attendance- Students missing more than 20% of attendance will not be entitled for the final exam/ presentation. This 20% is translated to roughly six absences. Student may not miss more than three sessions prior to the Midterm review.

15. Schedule
2012
Su
M
Tu
W
Th
F
Sa
Monday (13:00-16:30)
Wednesday (13:00-16:30)

8
9
10
11
12
13
14



15
16
17
18
19
20
21
University Games


22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Introduction
Site Visit

29
30
31
1
2
3
4
Site Analysis
Site Analysis
Feb
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Site Analysis
Site Analysis

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Site Analysis Pinup *
Schematic Design

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Schematic Design
Schematic Design

26
27
28
29
1
2
3
Schematic Design
Schematic Design
Mar
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Schematic Design
Holiday-Makeup Mar 10

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Schematic Design Pinup*
Design Development

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Design Development
Design Development

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Design Development
Design Development
Apr
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Design Development
Design Development

8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Design Dev. Pinup*
Holiday No Class

15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Holiday-Makeup Apr 21
Design Development **

22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Design Development **
Design Development **

29
30
1
2
3
4
5


May
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
May 8- Y3 Final Review


13
14
15
16
17
18
19














Holiday




* Pinup scheduled from 13:00-19:00








 ** Con./Tech./Presentation Clinic scheduled for April 18 & 23

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