HISTORY 2

 TASK:

In a group of 4,we were to select a building and to study the function of the building type and how its serves the community within its vicinity. From our observations on site,we had to identify the different architectural elements (exterior and interior) that had been adapted to the site to best serve the practical and functional needs of the local community as compared to the similar building type found in another region,and how local technology, materials, climatic conditions, history, culture and beliefs influenced the design of this building.

We had to produce a precedent study on the building as a group.The building we chose was the Klang Fire Station,Balai Bomba Klang.
 The report on the Klang Bomba is available under the post,"History 2 Report"
INDIVIDUAL
This project required us to study a historical building on a city for Western architecture influences. From observations on site, we were to identify architectural components (exterior and interior) that have been adapted in response to local contextual conditions through a set of annotated sketches. A brief explanation of building names, location, architecture style, architect, function, construction and material is required to accompany the sketches. It should comprise of an analysis highlighting response, user and context, concept and change upon which the building was built.

 I analysed the Concept used to design the fire station.


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