DESIGN COMMUNICATION
This module introduces fundamental skills for the appropriate communication of architectural design. It engages different means of visualization and expression of space and spatial ideas through architectural drawings and modelling to prepare students with the skills required in Design projects. These skills are taught through a series of freehand, constructed drawing, and architectural modelling held both outdoors and in the studio.
PROJECT 1: On-site sketching & Tonal Values
We are required to engage with the site (Taylors University) by experiencing it through a spatial sequence of our choice. While moving in sequence, we are required to record our observation and perception of the spaces and the human habitation of these spaces through free-hand sketches. This sequence must include both exterior and interior spaces.
After this project, i learned to observe the details and textures of the material, the contrast of the different structures and the scale and proportion.
4 A4 Drawing Paper
PROJECT 2A: Orthographic projections: plans, sections, elevations
We are to utilize the given images of a furniture (Drafting Table) to be drawn up. By using the skills demonstrated and explained in the workshops draw up the following required orthographic drawings.
Besides, we need to include sufficient evidence to show that we are competent in a range of architectural drafting skills.
1 A2 Tracing Paper
Part 1: Drafting Table
PROJECT 2A: Orthographic projections: plans, sections, elevations
Part 2: Esherick House
For this project, we need to draw 1 ground floor plan, 4 elevations (front, back, left & right elevations), 1 cross-section, 1 longitudinal section, 1 site plan (optional @ a smaller scale) to show the detailed structure.
2 A2 Tracing Paper
PROJECT 2B: Axonometric projection
Axonometric drawing is an excellent method of communicating and expressing an architectural idea. Axonometric drawings are a visually instigating and exciting way of expressing an idea clearly with minimal words if executed well.
Following the demonstration in the lecture, use pencil and butter paper to generate an external axonometric drawing of a building. We are to refer to our orthographic drawings and the documents for measurements and information throughout this exercise. After having confidently constructed our drawing in pencil, proceed to trace our final ink drawing on tracing paper.
In the four workshop sessions, we will generate an external axonometric and an exploded axonometric drawing showing both interior and exterior of the building
1 A1 and 1 A3 Tracing Paper
PROJECT 2C: Perspectives
This assessment introduces perspective as a mode of communication in architecture. We are required to construct firstly, one exterior (two-point) perspective followed by one sectional interior perspective (onepoint).
In constructing both these perspectives, we are to demonstrate the ability to express spatial idea in 3-D form, understanding of 2-D and 3-D relationships in architectural graphics, skills in drawing and composition, creativity and complexity of drawing. Also, our selection of space and exterior form is significant.
Rendering is not a must, but a rendered perspective will show the depth of the building and make the drawing looks nice
1 A2 Tracing Paper
PROJECT 3: Finishing & Presentation
The last project of the Design Communication is integrated with our Studio 1, we need to do 2-3 presentation board which have included the drawing skills that we have learned in our previous project.
Drawing and developing without any references is a hard task but it gives us a chance to revise it again.
2 A2 Presentation Board
REFLECTION
After all of the projects, I realisel that Architecture is not a course which is only filled with Plan, Section and Elevation. Rendering is a important part to us to know the light penetration and the reflection of the mirror.
