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Introduction
During the last project we introduced you to multi-storey structures, the principles of a building skin wrapping around a skeleton frame, and some basic principles of envelope design. Project 2 is connected with DESN22075 Integrated Design Studio and encourages you to explore and develop the craft of making or tectonics in architecture. Greek in origin. The term tectonic derives from the word tekton signifying carpenter or builder... In the fifth Century BC this meaning undergoes further evolution from something specific and physical, such as carpentry, to a more generic notion of making, involving the idea of poesis...The role of the tekton eventually leads to the emergence of the master builder or architekton.
The Project
Stage 1: Identify an area of your pavilion to form the basis of your study, and establish with your tutor what the key tectonic qualities of your design are. This will form the basis of your future studies. Stage 2: Explore tectonic possibilities of the material, structure or system. How materials or elements join together is an integral part of its tectonic qualities, or the craft of making. Try to join materials together without using glue, pinned joints, tension elements. Explore different materials and ways of making. Concentrate on expressing the nature of the material, i.e. lightweight v heavyweight, tension v compression. Draw and record your explorations Stage 3: Develop your tectonic study to form part of your Integrated Design Studio Project. A 1.20 2D section, or 3-dimensional study (sectional, cutaway/exploded Axo/iso, perspective) The tectonic approach within the studio is based upon the key terms material, joint, assembly, system, geometry, addition and formation. Exploration, creativity and innovation are to be encouraged.
Submission Requirements
A record of your tectonic explorations. This may be an A3 physical document or a hosted website. An A1 final piece showing the tectonic resolution overlaid onto the design studio project/visual. A 3-dimensional study drawing (sectional, cutaway/exploded Axo/iso, perspective). A study model combined with 2D elements You are encouraged to use this project to develop your 2D CAD skills, 3D CAD and physical modelling to represent and explore design tectonics.
Reading
Frampton, K. Studies in Tectonic Culture: The Poetics of Construction in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Architecture. http://tectonicstudio.wordpress.com/
Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse and integrate the principles of building structures, envelope design (for a variety of climatic zones and cultural contexts), construction materials/products/systems and provision for environmental services, and apply this knowledge through different stages of a design task related to a medium-sized building. Locate principles of design for construction processes, environmental sustainability, and workmanship, in their appropriate regulatory and contractual context. Research and evaluate design and construction details and practices in terms of environmental performance and impact, safety, relative costs, durability and ease of maintenance. Develop research and analytical skills for the establishment of a technological and environmental knowledge base, and use it flexibly in solving technical problems related to medium-sized buildings. Apply strategies related to construction and services systems to the production of details showing building technology and environmental control design proposals suited to different climatic contexts. Communicate construction and environmental information clearly using a variety of conventions, techniques and software.
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Project 2 is a continuous INDIVIDUAL project and carries 25% towards 20 credits. It will run from 22 November 2013 23 January 2014. Group tutorials will last approx 30minutes, but you are expected to remain for the whole timetabled session, unless stated otherwise.
Indicative Programme
Throughout this module, supporting lectures will take place, outlining the general themes behind the projects. Projects will typically be submitted on or before Review days. Student work is undertaken individually and in groups. Term 1 week Lectures staff Seminars
Week 17 22/11
Group tutorials
Week 18 29/11
No Lecture
Week 19 06/12
Lecture
Group tutorials
Weeks 20-23
Christmas break
Term 2 Week 24 09/01 Week 25 16/01 Week 26 23/01 Lecture GR, VF, LW, RP Group tutorials
Lecture
Group tutorials
No Lecture
Project 2 submission
Each project submission (see above) should include all items stated in the mandatory requirements issued to the students within project. Failure to submit one or more of the listed pieces of work will be considered an incomplete submission and thus the whole project will be capped at low 3rd grade. Please note that a project capped at a low 3rd means it may receive a grade between zero and low 3rd depending on its achievement level.
Late completion of work, or late submissions will be capped at a maximum low 3rd grade if received within 5 working days of the announced deadline. At the end of each project you will receive a final grade and feedback sheet. Please note that where assessment is described as formative to guide your development it means that it will not be given a grade contributing to your final module assessment grading. It will be assessed in order to give you helpful feedback to aid your continuing development. You should however be aware that you would be expected to achieve the standard set by the individual project tutor. The University has a policy on reasonable accommodation with respect to assessment procedures for students with disabilities.
Potential Costs
It is expected that all work is presented to an appropriate professional standard at each stage of development, but please be clear that the assessment of your work is not related to the amount of money you spend on materials and presentation techniques. Emphasis will be placed throughout the module on quality rather than quantity, together with care and attention to detail. This module has been designed to make it possible for you to undertake the work with the most basic materials should you wish to do so. 5