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HOW TO
ANALYSE A
CASE STUDY IN
ARCHITECTURE
study, case studies

What is a Case Study?


A case study in architecture is a
detailed study of a chosen
architectural project, to
understand its design,
construction, functionality, or
contextual importance. The
specific architectural qualities
examined are to serve as
inspiration or as a precedent for
your architectural project.

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How do you Choose the
Right Case Study for Your
Project?
Selecting the right architectural
case study involves defining the
aspirations and requirements for
your architectural project. These
factors could be; project scale,
architectural style, structural
system, unique construction
techniques, sustainability,
materials, and cultural context.

Choose a case study that aligns


with the aspirations and
requirements of your architecture
project, offering relevant
solutions and insights.

How do you Analyse an


Architectural Case Study?
Contextual Analysis:
Conducting site analysis to
understand the site context,
environmental factors and
microclimate, and cultural and
historical significance.

Design Analysis: Study the


architectural style and language,
spatial qualities, circulation, and
function.
Material and Construction
Analysis: Analyse the building’s
use of materials, construction and
structural systems.

User Experience: Study how


occupants interact with and
between the spaces, considering
comfort and usability.

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Examples of architectural
Case Studies:
Environment
The topography, climate, and
surrounding context significantly
influence architectural design.
Exploring these factors creates
relationships between the
architecture and its surroundings.
Architects conduct an extensive
site analysis to understand the
environmental conditions of a site
before beginning the design
process. Choosing an
architecture case study with
similar environmental conditions
will be an informative reference
during the design concept stage
of your project.

Surrounding Context
Studying the surrounding context
delves into the historical, cultural,
and social backdrop of your
architectural case study. This
context provides insight into the
design decisions that have
shaped the design, to integrate
the architecture into the context
and community seamlessly.

Building Requirements
Building requirements
encompass the building
regulations, functional needs, and
spatial requirements of the
project brief. It is useful to
understand how a case study has
overcome unique constraints with
innovative building requirements
as it can result in extraordinary
architecture.

Form
The form of a building is sculpted
by site analysis, massing studies
and building requirements.
Understanding the design
thinking behind how the form of a
building has come to be, allows
you to rationalise your design
decision-making.

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Function
Function provides the purpose of
a building. Analysing a case study
involves examining how the
architecture serves the intended
functions.

It delves into how different


spaces have been shaped
informed by the spaces’
functional requirements as well
as spatial planning and the
efficiency of the structural layout.

Building Services
A case study can be chosen for
its approach to accommodating
building services if your project
aims to meet similar
requirements. This includes the
technical layout of electricals,
plumbing, ventilation and other
essential services that sustain a
building.

Images
Analysing images allows you to
piece together the architectural
qualities, spatial flow, use of
material and technical operations
of a building. Images of a case
study serve as references during
the design process.

Site Analysis
Site analysis involves
investigating the site
characteristics, topography, sun
path, and wind patterns. This
evaluation helps define the
opportunities and constraints of a
site and optimally integrates the
building with the environment.

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Style of Architecture
Each architectural case study
involves a study of the style of
architecture. Understanding
architectural styles provides
insight into the cultural, historical,
technological and structural
influence that shaped the
architecture.

Micro-climate
Micro-climate analysis is a
nuanced investigation into the
site’s environmental conditions.
This investigation is conducted to
ensure the design maximises
efficiency in sustainability and
energy consumption as well as
shape the design.

Circulation - Horizontal and


Vertical
A study in circulation includes
flow patterns, connectivity and
pathways to facilitate the
optimum movement throughout
the building and surrounding
landscape.

Structure and Construction


You need to understand the
structural system and
construction methods of your
case study to implement them
into your project. Select a case
study with a special structure to
learn from its engineering
innovations.

Access and Approach


The access and approach to a
building play a pivotal role in the
design process. Prioritising entry
points and approach help create a
memorable user experience.

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Conclusion
Analysing architectural case
studies provides a comprehensive
breakdown of how a building has
come to be. The insight gained
from analysing case studies can
be applied to your architectural
projects.

Not all types of analysis listed


above may be necessary for a
case study, instead selecting one
a few could influence your project
more if they relate directly to your
project.

Related FAQs to How to


Analyse a Case Study in
Architecture

What Should an Architecture


Case Study Include?
➜ Introduction: Background
information about the
project, architect, and
purpose of the case study.
➜ Site Context: Geographic
location, topography,
climate, surrounding
context, and historical
significance.
➜ Design Analysis:
architectural drawings and
diagrams that illustrate the
design concepts.
➜ Construction Details: Use
of material, structural
systems, construction
techniques, and innovative
engineering methods.
➜ User Experience: How
people move around and
interact with the space, and
functionality assessments.
➜ Conclusion: Summary of key
insights and relevance to
your projects.

How Should a Case Study be


Presented?
➜ Visuals: sketches,
photographs, architectural
drawings and diagrams to
illustrate key points.
➜ Narrative: Describe the
project's evolution in a
cohesive story, highlighting
the challenges and
successes.
➜ Organisation: Follow a
clear hierarchy, arranging
information logically for easy
presentation.

What is the Role of Case


Study in Architecture?
➜ Learning and Inspiration:
Case studies offer tried and
tested knowledge of
successful design/structural
solutions to inspire your
architecture project.
➜ Problem-solving: They
provide references for
architects with similar
challenges in their projects.
➜ Educational Tool: Case
studies are teaching
resources for architecture
students and professionals.

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