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TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
ATBR 3133 DESIGN THEORY
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/2019
ASSIGNMENT 2
(GROUP SUBMISSION & PRESENTATION)
COMPARATIVE STUDY: CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTS
INTRODUCTION
Architect is never static as it evolves with time in accordance to the development of materials and
technology. This evolution however, still embodies the same design theories and principles.
OBJECTIVE
The objective is for students to relate the ideas and concepts used in theories of applied architecture
during pre‐modern era.
LEARNING OUTCOME
On completion of this assignment students should be able to:
Relate aspects of theories of architectural works of smaller projects with historical reference
Discuss architectural design as a concept and process in selected case/precedent studies and
through historical references in the great masters’ works
TASKS
1. Students are to be pair themselves in a group of two and select any 2 architects from the list
below and do a comparative study on their small projects:
Ken Yeang
Jimmy Lim
Zaha Hadid
Le Cobusier
BIG Architects
Aldo Rossi
Santiago Calatrava
Kenzo Tange
Arata Isozaki
Mario Botta
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Gehry
Hijjaz Kasturi
Daniel Libeskind
And any other architects [subject to the lecturer’s approval]
2. Select a small project designed by each architect [the small project could be a house/ bus
shelter/ small pavilion/ exhibition booth/ etc. Find the projects that are complete with all
architectural drawing [site plan, plan, elevations, sections, 3D and photos]
3. Map of the following [using visual and written description] and compare its application to the
above projects.
4. The mapping theories has to include all of the following:
SYMMETRICAL BALANCE; ASSYMMETRICAL BALANCE
SIMPLICITY; COMPLEXITY
BASIC FORMS AND SHAPES – EXPRESSION AND MEANING
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS – TYPES OF SPACES
ZONING DIAGRAMS – THE BUBBLE AND CIRCULATIONS [SPACE HIERARCHY]
ELEMENTS OF SPATIAL DEFINITIONS – HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL AND OPENINGS
SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS
ORGANISING PRINCIPLES
MATERIALS AND EXPRESSION STRUCTURE AND NON‐STRUCTURE
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Mapping with short written description on a comparative table format. To be presented with
ppt.
2. Printout of the slides on A3 [2 slides per page‐landscape orientation]
3. Cover design
IMPORTANT DATES:
1. Week 5: Briefing: Selection of Architects and their projects
2. Week 6: Tutorial 1: sketches and description [lecture 1]
3. Week 7: Tutorial 2: sketches and description [lecture 2 & 3]
4. Week 8: Submission & Presentation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1. Mapping: visual and written complete and informative [15%]
2. Presentation: professional and confidence [5%]
This assignment contributes to 20% of the overall course marks.
*Note: The requirements and criteria may be changed in accordance with the students’ performance