Architecture Culture & History 2
Project 1 : Architecture Heritage Building Analysis (Group)
Project 2 : Architecture Heritage Building Analysis (Individual)
Building Analysis on Istana Negara
Learning Outcomes
1. Successfully interpret architectural language in relation to the development of
Western architecture between Industrial Revolution and post World War 2.
2. Manage to differentiate the way in which many varied factors contribute to the
development of form.
3. Gain ability to extract important information and present them in your own style.
Objective
In a group of 4, select a building and study the function of the building type to serve the community within its vicinity. From your observations on site, identify the different architectural elements (exterior and interior) that have been adapted to site to best serve the practical and functional needs of the local community as compared to the similar building type found in another region.
How has local technology, materials, climatic conditions, history, culture and beliefs influenced the design of this building?
You have to be resourceful at site. Conduct interviews, library research, photography, sketches and drawings to record your findings.
From observations on site, students are to identify architectural components (exterior and interior) that have been adapted in response to local contextual conditions through a set of annotated sketches. A brief explanation of building names, location, architecture style, architect, function, construction and material is required to accompany the sketches. It should comprise of an analysis highlighting response, user and context, concept and change upon which the building was built.