JANCIS CHONG
Geometry and Form
The design project introduces basic understanding of the design principles, processes and
approaches in generating ideas, developing design and translating it into forms in a workshop based
exploratory studio. The outcome of the project is an architectural self-exploration; students are free to
explore forms and techniques that show creativity, identity and explained with rigor through models
and tattoo stamps.
TOP VIEW
REAR
SHADOWS
TOP VIEW
01
point
Every line, plane starts with a point. Connecting 2 points to create a line.
For the first model we are asked to create a model based on one or more design principles. I picked repetition, and I took inspiration from butterflies.
02
line
Repeating lines create planes.
Keeping the essence of butterfly and taking advices from my tutor, I created this.
PERSPECTIVE
FRONT
ELEVATION
PERSPECTIVE
PERSPECTIVE
TOP
PERSPECTIVE
PERSPECTIVE
03
plane
With repeating planes, I made a model with a vague shape of a butterfly when looked from top.
04
final
Combining planes and points, I created my final model. It is a vague model, but from the top view it still represent a butterfly.
perspective
PERSPECTIVE
PERSPECTIVE
perspective
05
TATTOO STAMPS
PDF DOCUMENTATION
REFLECTION
From this assignment I learnt the basic design principles and how to integrate them into our designs. This is the first project of the semester so everyone was lost and confused. It didn't help that the lecturers and tutors each have different opinions and never gave solid advices. Every students was lost and fumbling, especially me. The stress was really overwhelming during the 4 weeks as it was a whole new start and it feels like everything I learnt from my pre-u studies was out the window. But after some inner adjustment and making a easy-to-follow schedule, I slowly but surely got back on track. I use my spare time to ask opinions from my friends and try to focus on what I wanted to showcase. As a new student, I focus solely on my tutor's opinions instead of hearing every tutor's as they all had different grading schemes and focus which did nothing to help me except making it all more overwhelming. My narrative for this assignment was Butterfly effect, but the way I integrate it into my design made it very superficial and I learnt to use deeper meanings and understanding for my new projects. This really shows that I have fulfilled thinking and problem solving skills, lifelong learning and intrapersonal skills.
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