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Precedent Study

This document discusses the concept and use of precedents in architectural design. It defines precedent as an earlier occurrence or model that can serve as a justification or example for a subsequent, similar act. Precedents help link new concepts to past manifestations, justify design ideas, and identify problems to avoid. Precedents should be selected based on context like site and climate forces, design program like spatial relationships, and design concept. Thorough analysis of selected precedents is important and should examine scale, geometry, plans, sections, and other architectural elements to understand how they inform the design outcome. Examples of student precedent analyses are also provided.

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Precedent Study

This document discusses the concept and use of precedents in architectural design. It defines precedent as an earlier occurrence or model that can serve as a justification or example for a subsequent, similar act. Precedents help link new concepts to past manifestations, justify design ideas, and identify problems to avoid. Precedents should be selected based on context like site and climate forces, design program like spatial relationships, and design concept. Thorough analysis of selected precedents is important and should examine scale, geometry, plans, sections, and other architectural elements to understand how they inform the design outcome. Examples of student precedent analyses are also provided.

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Precedent [meaning ]

1: an earlier occurrence of something similar


2: a. something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a
subsequent act of the same or an analogous kind <a verdict that had no precedent>
b. the convention established by such a precedent or by long practice
3: a person or thing that serves as a model
(Merriam Webster Dictionary)
Precedent as a [Tool ]
+ Creates Links between new Concept/Idea and its manifestation in the past
+ By establishing reference through precedent valueis established in your design
+ Enables tojustify ideas by equating it with a model design
+ Helps solvespecific architectural problems
+ Identify problems in a previous design in order to avoid similar mistakes in the new design
Precedent [Selection ]
Based on one or all of the following;
+ Context- Site Forces
+ Design Program-Functional arrangements
+ Design Concept-Architectural exploration
Precedent based on [Context ]
Site Forces
+ Location: Urban, Rural, Campus, Proximities
+ Topography: Flat, Contoured
+ Climate: Sun movement, Wind
+ Approach: Central, Side, Accessibility [Pedestrian & Vehicular]
+ Landscape: Flora and Fauna
Precedent based on [Design Program]
Functional arrangements
+ Overall Project Configuration: Box, U-shaped, L-Shaped, Doughnut, Pin-wheel, Radial,
Clustered, etc.
+ Spatial relationships: Served/Servant Spaces, Public/Private Spaces, Space within a
space, Interlocking, Spaces, Adjacent Spaces, Spaces linked by a common space, etc
+ Proportion and Scale: Programmatic Hierarchy
+ Circulation: Introvert, Extrovert, Nodal, Peripheral, Pass through, Pass by
+ Relationship of Built and Open Spaces
Precedent based on [Design Concept ]
Architectural Exploration
+ How is the concept manifested Architecturally in the Chosen Precedent?
+ Understanding the link between Concept, Built Form and Spatial Relationships
+ Role of Structure and 3D form in exploring the Design Concept
Precedent [Analysis]
Key Analysis Points:
Analysis of the Chosen Precedents must contain the following and their significance:
+ Scale, Hierarchy, Geometry, Massing, Structure, Plan and Section relationship, Solid Void
Study, Parti, Repetitive/Unique, Circulation, Overall spatial & formal relationships, Play of
Light, Location, Context and Typology
(All of these attributes should help in understanding Architectural elements. Avoid Long
descriptions and Focus on Significances)
+ Use SCALED DRAWINGS: Plans, Sections, Photos, Location Maps, 3D Massing, etc
Precedent [Analysis]

Describe the Significanceof Each Category:


How does it add to the architectural outcome?
Precedent Study Examples [Analysis]
Student Works
Sources
Books
Architecture: Form, Space and Order by Frank Ching
Analyzing Architecture by Simon Unwin

Web
http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~kcoleman/precedents.htm.
http://www.cod.edu
http://identityhousing.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/charles-correa-kanchanjunga-apartments-cumballa-hill-mumbai-1970-1983/

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