Project 6A-6B

PROJECT 6: INTEGRATED PROJECT: DESIGN & BUILD ‘AN AMPHITHEATRE STAGE’

PROJECT DETAILS

Main Topic                            : Integrated Project – Design & Build A Small Scale Building

Type of Project                     : Group

Medium / Final Product      : Project 6a: 2 A1 Size Cartridge Papers on board

                  (Coloured Presentation Drawings & Pen Ink for Lettering)

                  Project 6b: A4 size Typed-Report

                  Project 6c: 1:5 Scale Building (Physical Scale Model)                             

Skills                                   : PRESENTATION DRAWINGS, COLOURING, WRITING (description), CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, SIMPLE COSTING, REPORT WRITING, MODEL MAKING

INTRODUCTION

Building does not have to be large to be pleasantly viewed, and does not have to be extensively enclosed to be comfortably occupied. This is especially so in the tropics, where simple living under the shade with the users being kept connected to the nature is more recommended. Such examples are commonly found waqf (wakaf) or traditional performance stage that is aesthetically beautiful and functionally viable. With the advance of structural know-how and efficient technology, these small structure buildings like the performance stage have been upgraded to be more creatively designed and applicable for broader functions. This includes a mini amphitheatre stage, which has gained greater attention in recent years, since it is easily placed in small to medium size of outdoor spaces. Inspired by this characteristic, designing and constructing a special amphitheatre stage for the USM as the main studio project involving various aspects of construction is well worth the effort since the stage can cater for numerous events and activities that are continuously held at the university throughout the years.

OBJECTIVES

§  To enhance students’ skills in applying suitable elements and principles of design in producing a small building with specific function and context.

§  To improve students’ skills in conducting and documenting site analysis, designing objects and producing complete presentation drawings.

§  To enhance students’ creativity in designing a unique yet practical one-space building with the understanding of human physiology, ergonomic and comfort factors based on basic technical knowledge.

§  To increase students’ creativity in producing a remarkable stage design in the real climate and site context and explaining it with a clear design statement.

§  To introduce students to the skills of applying suitable structural design, materials and basic services.

§  To expose students to the basic costing analysis.

§  To introduce students to the report writing requirements and skills.

§  To expose students to the knowledge of basic construction process and management.

§  To allow students to construct a relatively large scale of physical model with appropriate construction techniques.

§  To encourage teamwork and nourish leadership skills among students.

                                               

TASKS & REQUIREMENTS

Project 6a: Amphitheatre Stage Design

§  In a group of 16 members, all 12 groups of RUS104 need to design a comprehensive studio project that includes the aspects of site analysis, architectural and interior design, structure and material selection, simple costing, project management, and construction technique of the scale size building (model).

§  For this purpose, each group needs to design a single storey stage structure and amphitheatre (for ‘live performance’ function) by following the required design processes like conducting site analysis, sparking conceptual ideas and producing schematic design before continuing with the design development.

§  The design must consider the topography condition of the given site (next to the end of the HBP E08 Studio Block facing the Penang Bridge) and tropical climate of Malaysia which is characterized by heavy rain, intense sunshine, windless condition etc.

§  The permanent stage design must also be able to withstand loads (including wind load).

§  The maximum size of the stage is 4.0m (width), 6.0m (length) and 5.0m (height)

§  The main material of the stage is timber.

§  The stage design should consist of:

-          Roof / covered structure

-          Area for backdrops or LCD screen

-          Raised floor area for performance of not more than 24m².

§  The amphitheatre seating area should accommodate 100 seats of people of several deck levels.

§  The presentation drawings of the proposed amphitheatre stage design should consists of:

-          Key Plan (NTS) and Location Plan (NTS)

-          Site Inventory (NTS)

-          Conceptual Design sketches and relevant bubble diagrams

-          Site Plan (with roof plan of the stage and landscapes) (1:100 scale)

-          Floor Plan (1:50 scale) (along with the dimensions & specifications)

-          Elevations - Front, Rear, Right & Left Sides (1:50 scale)

-          Horizontal and Longitudinal Sections (1:50 scale)

-          3 Details of structural joints (1:20 scale)

-          at least 3 Perspectives drawings

§  A design statement (not less than 50 words) should also be hand-written to explain the concept and uniqueness of the design approach, materials used, construction techniques etc.

§  The presentation drawings should be in colour.

§  All the above mentioned drawings and descriptions should be composed in two (2) A1 size cartridge papers on board

Project 6b: Project Report

Each group is required to prepare two types of project report for their proposed ‘Amphitheatre Stage’, which are:

i)         Progress Report

ii)       Design Proposal Report (final report)

i)                     Progress Report

§  As the project runs for 6 weeks, each group is required to produce a progress report for the project on weekly basis. The report should consist the following component:

1)       discussion on the progress of that week;

2)       discussion of the problem that have arisen;

3)       discussion of work lies ahead, photos of current progress;

4)       Schedule of work and cost involved.

§  The progress report should be in printed A4 size format (font Arial 11; 1.5 spacing, 5-8 pages).

§  Submission of progress report should be made on weekly basis to the Studio master and some of the groups will be selected to present their progress at the lecture hall during every Monday Studio Session.

ii)                   Design Proposal Report (final report)

§  The proposal should consist of the following elements/components:

i)                     Purpose, goal and objective

ii)                   Background study and site analysis

iii)                  Proposed design development

iv)                  Construction method, material selection & basic building services

v)                   Elemental Cost Analysis (ECA)

vi)                  Model Cost Estimate

vii)                Project Scheduling

§  For the ‘Proposed Design Development’ part, students are encouraged to just reduce the A1 size presentation drawing board to A3 size presentation drawing paper and attached it as Appendix A in the report.

§  For the construction method, students need to mention the type (traditional/conventional, modular, IBS, mixed etc.), propose the superstructure and substructure used and explain the rationales why the method of construction is selected.

§  For the ‘material selection’, students need to mention the material selected for roof, floor area, stage background (if any) and all applied structures (column, roof structure, shading device, base etc.) together with the detailing of structural joints (3 details).

§  For building services, students should focus on lighting system, sound and Public Address (PA) system.

§  As simple estimation budget for the stage construction, each group need to provide an Elemental Cost Analysis (ECA) that consider the structure, finishes and basic services of their project.

§  In addition to ECA, each group also needs to provide estimation cost for their physical scale model construction (Model Cost Estimate) of their STAGE.

§  In the report, each group needs to provide its own project scheduling and management plan.

§  Besides, each group also needs to state the role of each group members, organization chart of the group and simple gantt chart (reporting on the project).

§  The submission for this Project 6b(ii) (Design Proposal Report) is one complete typed report (printed in A4 format; font Arial 11; 1.5 spacing, 15‐20 pages).

This project is a group work but yet still very  Huge,,until now I don't know how we were able to finish it

this project was  about designing and building an Amphitheatre the site given was near to HBP the place has a really nice view of the Penang bridge,

our group leader divided the group into 2 groups ( design group to produce project 6A) and (report group to do project 6B)

I was with the design group. we chose Cave and Canyon for our amphitheatre design the concept of our design is based on The Grand Canyon.Etched into the Arizona landscape by the Colorado river over millions of years. The layer by layer of stage design is inspired by its natural form.
and this is the basic concept
the first sketch

 and we maintained to came up with this for project 6A

for project 6B the non-design group produced a report consist the details about the stage.

the materials we selected for the stage were. 1- for flooring we chose Merbau wood because its hard and durable and also because of its reasonable price. 2- for column we chose Kerving wood. 3-for the roof (Kapur timber ,Resok wood and Polycarbonate)

I think what is really special about our design is the lighting part

we chose Aurora theme and I guess it works really good with the amphitheater and the performance

PROJECT 5:

SENSE OF PLACE: NEIGHBOURHOOD & COMMUNITY

INTRODUCTION

All man-made structures must be designed to suit the people, climate and site where it is located. A house for instance, should be designed not only with its occupants’ needs in mind, but must also consider its surrounding environment and the larger community. This is because several houses that are collectively located in one vicinity  will indirectly form a neighbourhood area, where each individual unit is ‘linked’ with each other and in turn, affects the local population. In the modern era, where the population is denser and the demand for quality living is higher, a well-planned neighbourhood area like a housing scheme is a more appropriate type of settlement to suit those situations. However, to create a sustainable and liveable neighbourhood area, every single element of neighbourhood planning like effective movement networks, appropriate size and locations of public spaces, facilities, amenities, services and the whole layout plan should be planned and designed holistically, because the real value of the neighbourhood lies in its people, and a good neighbourhood fosters a sense of belonging and safety. Neighbourhood design and street layout are also important to consider. The relationships between buildings, streets and open spaces form the urban fabric help give a neighbourhood its physical identity. So, observing and assessing the current conditions of these elements in the existing neighbourhood areas is indeed very important, not only for us to learn about our good practices and initiatives so far in planning and designing our neighbourhoods, but more importantly for us to plan for future neighbourhoods.

OBJECTIVES

§  To enhance students’ understanding of basic elements and components of neighbourhood planning through their observation of the existing neighbourhood area.

§  To enhance students’ understanding of the main physical and non-physical factors that should be considered in planning and designing a layout plan for neighbourhood area.

§  To expose the students with basic planning technical knowledge.

§  To enhance students’ ability in critically analysing the common issues of neighbourhood or residential area development, especially in terms of site context, human and community needs and the possible effect of the development to its surroundings.

§  To expose students to the task of gathering information from local authorities and incorporating relevant information in their planning-related studio projects.

§  To improve students’ skills in analytical thinking, observing, sketching, rendering, colouring, writing description and composing graphical images.

TASKS & REQUIREMENTS

For both Project 5a & 5b, each student need to choose one of these 6 neighbourhood areas from the list below:

1)       Bayan Residences, Relau, Penang

2)       Sunway Mutiara, Batu Maung, Penang

3)       Sunway Bukit Gambier, Penang

4)       Siara 81, Sg. Ara, Penang

5)       Sunway Merica, Sg. Ara, Penang

6)       Setia Greens, Sg. Ara, Penang

Students need to make a self-visit (in group) to the chosen area to observe and gather relevant information about the components or elements of the neighbourhood area. The results from the observation and the collected information then will be analyzed and presented graphically in Project 5a and 5b.

Project 5a: Neighbourhood Elements: Existing Condition

§  On A2-size presentation board, students should draw the Key Plan (NTS – Not To Scale), the Location Plan (NTS) and the Layout Plan of the chosen neighbourhood area in scale (1:500, 1:750 or any appropriate scale).

§  For the layout plan, students should indicate the exact name and dimension (size) of all neighbourhood element observed in the chosen area as follows:

i)                     Movement Network

-          Vehicular Circulation: Type of street (street hierarchy) with its dimensions (size)

-          Pathways for Pedestrian, Cyclist and Disabled

ii)                   Lot Layout

-          Name or type of building (bungalow, semi-d, terrace etc.), lot size and setback, plot ratio, access and road reserve

iii)                  Public Open Space

iv)                  Public Facilties and Amenities

-          Lot size and setback of each community facilities e.g. surau, multipurpose hall, kindergarten or nursery, food court, etc

v)                    Landscape and Street Furniture.

§  Using arrow leaders and annotated sketches or photos, students should explain in further detail the existing condition of the neighbourhood elements observed.

§  Students should use the appropriate planning colour for each neighbourhood element on the layout plan.

§  On the same layout plan, students should also show the basic physical and environmental aspects of the site (neighbourhood area) chosen like sun path, prevailing wind direction, vistas and vegetation.

§  The title of the project should be written in the bottom of the board, as well as student’s particulars (name, group number, major, name of studiomaster etc.).

Project 5b: Neighbourhood Elements: Proposed Improvement

§  Based on the self-visit to the chosen neighbourhood area (where its current condition is presented in Project 5a), students should propose some suggestions to improve the physical and non-physical conditions of the neighbourhood area by presenting it graphically in the Project 5b.

§  By using annotated sketches and some descriptions (hand-written), students should make some suggestions for the improvement of:

i)                     Movement Network (vehicular circulation, pathways for pedestrian, cyclist and disabled etc.)

ii)                   Lot Layout

iii)                  Public Open Space

iv)                  Public Facilities and Amenities

v)                   Landscape and Street Furniture.

§  Proposals and suggestions for area improvement can be made in terms of location, size, accessibility, vistas, comfort and user friendliness, safety and security, aestheticsl factor, privacy; strengthening cultural and local identity; improving social, economic and environmental sustainability, or any aspect deemed necessary for the betterment of the neighbourhood area.

§  Students may suggest some additional simple structures, landscape or street furniture to be provided in strategic locations in the neighbourhood area to make it more liveable and interesting place to live in.

§  All of the sketches (monochrome or coloured) and descriptions should be composed in one A2 size board. Photos are not allowed for this Project 5b.

§  The title of the project should be written in the bottom of the board, as well as student’s particulars (name, group number, major, name of studiomaster etc.).

oh my GOD this project put me in a real shock I don't understand and I have absolutely zero background about it.

first I went with my friend to the site to do some analysis and write notes. I chose Sunway Merica as my site.  and then I had to start gathering information, ask the seniors, read and learn about the requirement it was really difficult because by the time I understand this project there was no time to finish it and I put 100 % effort on this project and I still can't believe that I could manage to finish it. I cried a lot when I was doing this project because accidentally some red water colour splashed on the paper and it was really hard trying to fix it I finished it only 5 minutes before the class

this is the final result of my project