Design Communication

PROJECT 1A

I am required to produce 4 on site A4 size sketches of spaces. I am required to look at various aspects of the built environment within the site using different mediums to demonstrate our understanding of space

REFLECTION:

-I understand the notion of space in architecture, learn to differentiate and understand a space.

-I developed skills in visualizing of space through observation and perception of spaces

-I developed skills in sketching to use it as a mode of communication.

PROJECT 1B

I am required to produce four A4 size sketches of a daily-use item using four different technique we learned in class: cross hatching, hatching, stippling and scribbling.

REFLECTION:

-I learn to produced close-up sketches using the four basic techniques, stippling, cross hatching, hatching and scribbling.

-I learn to observe things carefully and use shadows to show depth and tonal value of drawings.

PROJECT 2A

I am given images of Farnsworth House by Mies Van De Rohe to produce orthographic drawings using skills explained in tutorials, I am required to produced, one floor plan, four elevations, two cross sectional drawings, and site plan using the correct line weight, scale and architectural symbols.

REFLECTION:

-I learned to communicate with clarity and accuracy using line weight, symbols, to present information, depth and items on the plans and elevation as well as sections.

-I learned how orthographical drawings work and understand them thoroughly.

-I learned to ink and trace using the correct scale and techniques.

PROJECT 2B

After the production of orthographic drawings, I am required to use pencil and butter paper to generate an external and interior exploded axonometric drawing of the Farnsworth House following the demonstration in lectures. I need to refer my orthographic drawings and the documents for measurements and information provided by tutor. After having confidently constructed my drawing in pencil, I need to proceed to trace my final ink drawing on tracing paper in order to produce a proper aconometric drawing of the building.

REFLECTION:

-I learned to express spatial ideas and architectural details using a three dimensional axonometric projection method from my floor plan.

PROJECT 2C

I am required to produce a one point perspective and a two point perspective drawing of the Farnsworth House using the information I acquired after I produced the orthographic and axonometric drawings.

REFLECTION:

-I learned to use drawing techniques to put my picture plane, viewing angle and stationery point to produce a proper perspective drawings from my floor plan.

-I learned to use different line weights to show distance and depth on my drawing.

-I learned to use colour and render to indicate materials in the building.