FINAL PROJECT BRIEF

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
Centre for Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECT [ARC60108]
Sustaining Humanities
Project 1c: Detailed Design and Final Executive Report
Assessments Type Learning
outcomes
Due Presentation Assessment Weight/
Submission
Final
Assessment
Individual 4-6 Week 15
Week 16
Final Design
and Report
60% Presentation
10% Design Report
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Introduction
In addition to students ability to develop their own position in developing their individual project within
the theme of ‘sustaining humanities’- architecture for people, place and time, one key aspect of the
design project is to develop holistic and integrated aspects of technology, environment and cultural
context in architectural design.
Subsequent to Phase 2: Design Strategy and Schematic Design phase, students are required to further
develop scheme with the incorporation of environmental strategies and technological resolutions. The
intention of integrating the E&T aspect is to strengthen design on the aspect of sustainability and
buildability. Student will have additional guidance from their E&T tutor who will look into improving
Image: sectional perspective of building with all the integrated aspects
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the green and sustainability component, suggesting on passive cooling techniques and technological
innovations. The studies will be included in a 5000 word comprehensive design report.
This phase is integrated with the module Building Technology 2. The co-requisite module will look into
how to improve the structural aspect and buildability of the project.
Objectives of Project
The objective of Phase 1c is:
 To consolidate an understanding of the holistic nature of the architectural design process, to a
given degree of detail, with emphasis on design as an integrative process, drawing as
appropriate on previous subjects of the program.
Learning Outcomes of this Project
1. Produce design development drawings for a selected portion of design with a suitable level of
Complexity.
2. Design with considerations of building performance (thermal comfort, acoustic and lighting),
regulatory frameworks, and health and safety considerations.
3. Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling, verbal presentation and a design report to
communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas.
Tasks - Methodology
1. Based on your proposed sketch design, consider and include expanded aspects of design
development in tandem with the design of spaces, e.g. regulatory requirements, fire safety,
materials, construction, sustainability, feasibility and other relevant considerations, wherever
possible, integrating their development to produce a richer, more multi-layered design.
2. Develop a selected portion of your design for technological development and resolution.
Tectonic thinking in design approach.
3. Integrate environmental strategies into your design. May look into current sustainable trends
and design features.
4. To present work in a most comprehensive, systematic, creative and comprehendible manner.
Architectural Visualization, modelling and report.

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Submission Requirement
1) A Final Design Panel (6-10 A1 Panels)
Design panel will include the following:
1.1 Project Profile & Description
a. Project profile and site description
b. Design Statement and conceptual write up
c. Architectural position + design considerations
d. Design conceptual development (diagrams)
1.2 2- Drawings/Orthogonal
a. Site Plan (1:400 minimum scale)
b. Floor Plans
c. Elevations (1:200 minimum scale)
d. Sections
1.3 3-D Drawings (completely rendered)
a. Exterior View in relation to site (aerial/bird’s/elevated view)
b. Exterior view in relation to people (street/normal view)
c. Walk through the spaces (outside-inside)
d. Sectional Perspective
1.4 Architectural Detailing (1:20. 1:10 scale)
a. Full detailed wall section
b. Design features and innovations (2D/3D)
(Blow-up details)
Note: For specific requirements for item 1.4
refer to Building Technology 2 Project 2 Brief.
1.5 Scaled Model (1:200 minimum scale)
a. To show how building sits on site
b. To show overall design and building massing.
c. Scaled as per advised by studio supervisor

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2) A Final Design Report
a. A3 landscape format
b. Approximately 5000 words.
Design Report Guidelines
a. Introduction (1-2 pages)
Title of your project
Abstract (200 words)
Introduction
Project Aims and Objectives
b. Site Investigation & Contextual Studies (2-4 pages)
Introduction
Historical background
Site Significant Issues
Urban Studies
Macro site analysis
c. Project Background & Design Intentions Strategies (3-5pages)
Micro site analysis
Precedent studies
Design intention
Programme and project brief
Site response
Spatial Programming
Morphological/Form studies (Adhering to the theme)
d. Environmental and Technological strategies (5-7pages)
Site planning strategies
Orientation: Wind and Solar analysis
Environmental Strategies
Sustainability concepts
Energy conservation features
Material and Resources
Acoustical Consideration
Innovations (rainwater harvesting, solar panels, others)
Structural concept (buildability, structural logic, others)
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Marking criteria
There will be two (2) Assessments – Design Project and Design Report
1.0 Design Detailed Project Assessment Scheme
Marking Criteria
Marks%
FAIL
(F)
POOR
(D-,D,D+)
PASS
(C)
SATISFACTORY
(C+,B-)
GOOD
(B,B+)
VERYGOO
(A-)
EXCELLENT
(A)
Assessment
Component
Weightage
These will be assessed via the
following compliance with the
learning outcomes
100
0-39
40-49
50-54
55-64
65-74
75-79
80-100
1.0 Narrative and Project Brief
1.1 Clarity and richness of
architectural position/exploration,
project aims and objectives evident
in the design work
1.2 Relevance of architecture
programme and brief
__/10%
2.0 References and Guidelines
2.1 Use of precedent studies in the
generation of programme and
design strategies.
2.2 Adhere to relevant guidelines and
design theme (project brief, UBBL,
Bomba, ROL, others.)
__/10%
3.0 Design approach and concept
3.1 Clarity, appropriateness and rigor
of design proposition/ strategy in
response to the contextual
conditions (synthesis on programme
and context in deriving design.
3.2 Detailed design that meets
functional requirements (planning) of
the proposed programme and
contextual conditions.
__/30%
4.0 Poetics, Tectonics & Exploration
Design Development drawing for a
selected portion of design with
suitable level of complexity and
supporting the students’ design
exploration. (space and tectonics)
__/15%

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5.0 Buildability and Performance
5.1 Consideration of building
performance: thermal comfort,
acoustic and lighting.
5.2 Adapting regulatory framework
that guide design and building
construction.
5.3 Adapting health and safety
guidelines in design.
__/15%
6.0 Overall presentation and design
communications
___/15%
7.0 Verbal communications ___/5%
Assessment Weight: 50% Total (Over-all) ____/100
Note: 1. Rubric Assessment is attached to the Project 1a Assessment Sheet, refer to as page
2.0 Design Project Report Assessment Sheet
Marking Criteria
Marks%
FAIL
(F)
POOR
(D-,D,D+)
PASS
(C)
SATISFACTORY
(C+,B-)
GOOD
(B,B+)
VERYGOO
(A-)
EXCELLENT
(A)
Assessment
Component
Weightage
These will be assessed via the
following compliance with the
learning outcomes
10%
0-39
40-49
50-54
55-64
65-74
75-79
80-1001.0 Project background & brief __/10%
2.0 Site Investigation &
Contextual Studies & Analysis __/10%
3.0 Design Intentions/Strategies
Exploration through design
-Design suitability
-Building Performance
-Compliance with ordinances.
-Site planning Strategies
-Spatial Programming
__/35%
4.0 Sustainable Feature and
Elements (E&T Strategies)
-structural and buildability
-services and requirements
__/20%
5.0 Final Design
-Site Plan and Floor Plans
-Elevations and Sections
-Rendered 3D Drawings
-Axon & Sectional Perspective
-Others (details, wallsection, etc.)
__/20%

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6.0 Tutorial Log Sheets __/5%
Assessment Weight: 10% Total (Over-all) ____/100%
Suggested References
1. Allison, P. David Adjaya, Making Public Buildings. London: Thames & Hudson
2. Baker, G. 1989. Design Strategies In Architecture (2nd
Ed.). New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
3. Hertzberger, H. 1991. Lessons For Students In Architecture. Rotterdam: 010 Publishers.
4. Ligtelijn, V. 1999. Aldo Van Eyck Works. (1995 Ed.). The Netherlands: Thoth Publisher.
5. Allen, E.,1993 Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructability-Aesthetics(3rd
Ed.): Wiley
6. Bauer, M, Mosle, P. and Schwarz, M., Green Building: Guidebook for Sustainable Architecture:
Springer
7. Charleson, A., Structure in Architecture: A Sourcebook for Architects and Structural Engineers
(2nd
Ed.): Routledge
8. Yee, R, Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium (4th
Ed.), 2003, Wiley
9. Architect’s Data, Ernst and Neufert, P. 4th
Ed., 2012, Wiley-Blackwell
10. Abu Bakar, H., (2006), Guide to Fire Protection in Malaysia, Malaysia, The Institute of Fire
Engineers (UK) Malaysia Branch, Kuala Lumpur.
Timeline and Schedule
Week 9 : Exploration on Tectonic qualities of design, Spatial & Form articulation
Week 10 : Finalizing Schemes Spatial Planning & Form Design
Week 11 : Finalizing Design with structural details and components.
Week 12 : Finalizing Design with structural details and components.
Interim- Design Final Working on minor improvements/ additions. 70% done
Week 13 : Finalizing final detailed design and presentation
Design Final Working on minor improvements/ additions. 80-90% done
Week 14 : Printing and preparation (Optional Tutorial)
Week 15 : Final Submission and Pin-up
Final Design Review
Week 16 : ADP Comprehensive Report Submission
Note : Refer to module outline for the detailed activities, tutorials and suggested references.

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Submission Date and Guidelines
Interim : Monday, 20 November 2017 (Week 12)
Final Submission
Project 1c Pin-up : Wednesday, 13 December 2017 (Week 15)
Final Design Review : Thursday, 14 December 2017 (Week 15)
Final Comprehensive : Monday, 18 December 2017 (Week 16)
Executive Report
Note:
1. Final presentation schedule and pin-up layout to be released and uploaded on the
TIMeS portal on Week 13.
2. Student should present within 20-30 minutes including Q &A from the external panellists.
3. TGC Portfolio link to be submitted to Facebook Group Page.
4. ADP Report to be submitted on 18th
December 2017, before 2:00 pm
at C5 Academic Staff Room.
Prepared by: Approved by:
Prince Favis Isip Mohd Adib Ramli
……………………………. …………………………….
Date: 24/8/2017 Date: 25/8/2017
Stream Coordinator Programme Director
(Design Studies)
Email: princefavis.isip@taylors.edu.my
Remarks:
1. The Project Brief is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2. Any changes to the Project Brief shall be communicated (in writing) to the Programme Director and
the approved revised version must be communicated to the students