Semester 02

The principles and techniques of analysis, abstraction, and synthesis in design thinking are presented in this subject. These techniques are common to many design professions, including building and architecture. The studio's primary focus is "User and Context", which examines the link between user and natural environment. Students will work on a variety of studio-based assignments in this studio, including an analysis of architectural spaces and construction through precedent studies and an investigation of form and space through architectural conceptualization. Students will then create a modest freestanding structure that relates to the site setting and satisfies user needs. 

This module inform us on basic building construction and materials used in construction projects of small to medium scale buildings. It focuses on developing an understanding of  principle of the building elements which include the substructure and superstructure and common construction materials such as concrete, masonry, timber, metal, and glass.

A chronological survey of the developments of Ancient architecture to Western architecture from the beginning of time to the period of Enlightenment, with consideration of the intellectual, aesthetic, technological, political and economic factors which have influenced the design of buildings. These issues are explored with reference to major contemporary examples and the work and philosophy of significant exponents.