Structure and Body

Project 2 called “MY Bamboo” require us to design and construct a 1:1 structure for a specific action - CELEBRATION. In groups, we design and construct a 1:1 structure for USJ13 to activate its use. We worked with bamboo and understand the nature and characteristics of the material and demonstrate basic knowledge in construction.

SITE VISIT

FIRST MOCK

ROUGH SKETCH AND IDEA

SITE VISIT

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IDEA

All 20 of us are divided further into small groups of 5, to think about model ideas for "celebration"

Our group had 2 model ideas.

FINAL DECISION
AND BUILDING PROCESS

We finally had a final choice, and we proceed to start building it. It was a hectic schedule but we made it in time and learnt a lot during the 10 days.

FINAL MODEL

BAMBOO!

PROCESS

FINAL MODEL

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Axonometric process

Hatching bamboo details

Drawing process

Axonometric process

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PRESENTATION BOARD

I was chosen to be one of the drawing team, we had 6 people in total that worked together to draw the final presentation board and everything else in between. We divided the tasks evenly and each of us work on it for 4 days straight. 7 A2 was a lost to us first years.

final presentation board

Combining all forces, we finally finished all 7 pages of the presentation board, with one black board with 20 tattoo stamps.

ELEVATION

TOP VIEW AND FLOOR PLAN

CUTTING METHOD AND MORE

ELEVATION

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SYMPHONY

After everyone's effort, the bamboo structure is finally done and erected in the community garden.

PDF DOCUMENTATION

REFLECTION

From this project, I really got to understand the importance of communication and group spirits. We hit a rough start in this assignment as everyone kept to themselves and shied away from each other. No one wanted to contribute, and the ones that did had only very little ideas. Group leader already tried his best, but this group is hardly functioning well. After a lecturing by Mr chern, we finally realised how important it is to work together. Everyone started offering help and ideas. I was one of the member in the drawing team, but still went to most of the bamboo construction times, just to help out and made sure we are in the schedule. I used Whatsapp to made sure the drawing team is updated on everyone's progress. We also use Whatsapp to share pictures and measurements of the structure to aid us in drawing it out. It was a lengthy process of measuring, sketching, inking, and hatching. But I had a lot of fun finding the right way to draw it and the correct way of drawing it. However hard the process, the end product was satisfying. The sleek, minimalism of Symphony combined with the tree in the middle created a sense of harmony and calmness. The 7 A2 presentation board was also eye catching, as we took the time to hatched out the bamboo detailing.This shows that I have fulfilled communication skills, intrapersonal skills and thinking and problem-solving skills.