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This document provides an introduction and methodology for a student project analyzing architectural precedents. Students will be assigned an architectural project to analyze based on a framework that examines [1] structural, [2] formal, and [3] functional aspects. Analysis will include generating diagrams, 3D models, and presentations to convey understanding of how the project addresses attributes like circulation, space relationships, and public/private zones. The methodology establishes a process where students study drawings and documentation, synthesize findings, and communicate their analysis.

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Project 01 - Presentation

This document provides an introduction and methodology for a student project analyzing architectural precedents. Students will be assigned an architectural project to analyze based on a framework that examines [1] structural, [2] formal, and [3] functional aspects. Analysis will include generating diagrams, 3D models, and presentations to convey understanding of how the project addresses attributes like circulation, space relationships, and public/private zones. The methodology establishes a process where students study drawings and documentation, synthesize findings, and communicate their analysis.

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Unfolding Architecture: Understanding form and space in precedents

Arch 204
Design Studio IV
July 2021
Introduction:
The process of learning architectural design
implies studying existing precedents as a source
of knowledge. The analysis of exemplary
buildings leads a designer to better understand
the comprehensive idea towards architectural
design which includes the perception of built
form, context and climate. This projects aims to
perceive the basic concept of architectural form,
function and structure through analyzing
architectural drawings as an organizational
system. This exercise involves the analysis of
architectural precedents to achieve a deep
understanding of the formal and geometrical
properties. In this project, using analytic
diagrams, the students will analyze each
precedent from many perspectives, trying to find
out the essential architectural principles and
orders that describe the main attributes of the
building. In order to address and represent the
relationship among these attributes, students
will develop an interpretative virtual model by
using a computer software and will express their
understanding through presentations.
In this project, students will analyze architectural
projects based on a methodological framework
defined by Roger Clark and Michael Pause in their
book “Precedents in Architecture”. The analysis
will be executed under following aspects/design
criteria:
1. Structural Aspects:
2. Formal Aspects:
VIA 57 West
Bjarke Ingels Group [BIG]
Olympic Velodrome, Athens, Greece,
2004 (renovation of original 1991
structure), Santiago Calatrava
Without Form Architecture do not exist
Without Architecture Civilization do not exist
3. Functional Aspects:
Circulation
Approach
Circulation
Entrance
Circulation
Circulation
Path- Space Relationship
Circulation
Form of Circulation
Served/ Service Space

Esherick house, Philadelphia


Kitchen, bathroom, stairs, dressing and shower are Service / servant spaces.
Living room, dining, lobby and bedroom are served spaces.
Public/ Semi public / Private Space
Outdoor/ Semi outdoor / Indoor Space
Outdoor/ Semi outdoor / Indoor Space
Methodology
Methodology

1. Students will work in a group of two. Each group will be assigned with an
architectural project that will be analyzed using the methodological frame
work of Clark and Pause’s “Precedents in Architecture”.

2. This methodology establishes a set of design principles that can be


represented using simple schematics diagrams.

3. Students will analyze the given project considering all the design aspects
explained in the introduction.

4. Each group will generate their own 3D model (preferably Sketch Up) to
understand and synthesize the project.

5. They will convey their understanding and findings through presentation in


a specific format using diagram, annotations and brief explanation.
You can analyze it by:

1 2 3

 Studying visual material:  Reading about it  Visiting the building

i) Technical Drawings (Plan, Section, i) Reading book, articles, documents i) Virtually through Google
Elevations, Axonometric Views) Map Street View

ii) Perspectives (Exterior and Interior)


ii) Reading ebook, specific website ii) 3D /360 Degree Interior
contents Tour of the building

iii) Via photos, videos


Approach :
i. You base your analysis on the physical aspects of the building

ii. You study the drawings sequentially

iii. You start your explorative analysis according to the methods

iv. You make the synthesis of all the parts (Defragmnetation and connection )

v. You know something from the architect’s position and want to know how some aspects are expressed
in his designs

vi. You study the drawings of other projects designed by the architect
Architect: Robert G. Boughey
BOYS HOSTEL BUET

Source: Noufel Sharif Sojol Source: RGB’s Personal Archive


BOYS HOSTEL BUET

Typical Floor Plan

Structure/Grid

Circulation to used space

Served and Service Space


BOYS HOSTEL BUET

Geometric Reference

Solid Void Reference


BOYS HOSTEL BUET

Unit to whole

Visual Composition and Material Distribution


BOYS HOSTEL BUET

Indoor-Outdoor Relationship

Natural Light and Ventilation


BOYS HOSTEL BUET

Shade from sun and rain


BOYS HOSTEL BUET
KAMALAPUR RAILWAY STATION

Unit to whole

Ground Floor Plan


Thank you

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