THEORIES OF ASIAN ARCHITECTURE
Module Coordinator : Mr. Koh Jing Hao
Tutor : Mr. Nicholas Ng Khoon Wu
This module introduces the history of South, Southeast and East Asian architecture in terms of architectural design, construction, building science and technology, garden design and city planning through three main topics which are sustainability, tradition and modernity & globalization. These topics are the key elements of the weekly lecture and projects. We will be exploring all those through site visiting, posters and more.
Project 1
In this project we were required to do site visits (virtually or physically) and come out with sketch journals of a traditional street chosen. I learned about place identity, tangible and intangible quality, religious buildings and socio- cultural meanings through studying my chosen street --- Jalan Tun H S Lee.
In this project we were required to do site visits (virtually or physically) and come out with sketch journals of a traditional street chosen. I learned about place identity, tangible and intangible quality, religious buildings and socio- cultural meanings through studying my chosen street --- Jalan Tun H S Lee.
Infographic
In this assignment we were required to produce an infographic showing the understanding of vernacular and traditional architecture as taught in all of the lectures.
In this project I get a chance to do an infographic poster using digital platform myself, I get a chance to do a lot of researches about the elements of the ancient Chinese buildings which actually was heavily influenced by different philosophers.
Project 2
We are required to conduct critical interpretations on the salient issues observed from site visit. Using the problem-based learning approach, a framework is developed within the specified scope through weekly facilitated group discussion guided by our tutors. The learning process leads to a proposal of potential solutions where findings are presented in the form of a research poster and a presentation video.
Ppt slides pdf
Poster pdf
In this project our group did conduct a site visit to Jalan Tun H S Lee, we interview a lot of people from the street whether it is a passer-by, shop workers or even cooks from the restaurants. We leaned that there are more elderly people comparing to youngsters although there we quite a lot of famous cafes along the street.
