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THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM
SYNOPSIS
Before each thematic lecture, students are given a selected reading in relation to the theme of theories and urbanism. There are 4 synopsis in total. A reaction or response paper is to be produced by student through analyzing the text and develop commentary related to it. It requires thoughtful reading, research and writing. It should identify the key points highlighted in the text and then focus on student’s personal perspective on issues raised through the text. In addition to the personal perspective, experiences or insights that have shaped student’s perspective should also be identified.
Compilation of Synopsis
REFLECTION
After each readings and synopsis writing, I have improved my skills in analyzing and describing the theoretical issues related to design through study of architecture and urbanism and its related studies. Moreover, I am now able to relate architectural theories to contemporary architecture and urban forms.
PROJECT PART 1: CASE STUDY (GROUP)
This project comprises of 2 parts. For the first part, as a group we were required to read Jahn Gehl's Life Between Building and examine patterns of social activities in a chosen city. We were also required to classify the degree of contact intensity in the city. My group consist of Ariel, Alfred, Ghaida, Kersin, Ming Hwee and Yen Chei and the city given was Seattle Washington.
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PROJECT PART 2: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ESSAY
In part 2, we were required to write a comparative analysis essay based on findings from case study in part 1 and local site research in our Studio project (Petaling Street). We are to examine the similarities and dissimilarities based on the patterns on activities and types of contact points between the two cities.
REFLECTION
From these project, I've learnt to understand and analyze the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context. Not only that, I was also able to write a comparative analysis essay of architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant theories that I’ve read and learnt in this subject integrating the social activities and contact points of the 2 cities.
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