Yaseen Syed,BSc Arch 2013

INDIVIDUAL EXERCISES Based on shape rules taught in class,we were asked to complete a batch of exercises to show our understanding of the rules learnt. PROJECT 1 This is a group project where each group is required to find a natural or man-made element surrounding them that they believe having some underlying design principles. Then, facilitated by the tutor the group should analyse the design principles and translate them into shape rules. Next, the group shall use the newly established rules to create new and original façade designs for any chosen block in Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. Form a group of 2 students. Each group is required to find a natural or man-made element from actual observations, books or internet which they believe having certain underlying design principles or rules. This could be identified especially if the element has some repetitive components, gradual enlargement or reduction in scale, gradual rotation, or other predictable ...

PROJECT 1-Alternative Construction Solution and Documentation This is an individual project whereby students will employ and demonstrate the knowledge which they have gained in the earlier topics of this module as well as in Building Materials, Building Constructions and Building Structures. In this project each student is required to utilize a portion of their own design project in previous semester. Following discussions with the respective tutor, each student should propose the alternative to the existing construction systems to include different, more complex and recent building technologies. Finally, a complete documentation including a report and a set of working drawings of the modified design shall be produced. OBJECTIVES: 1. To encourage analytical and critical study of the principles, practices and details of construction technology in the existing building. 2. To encourage students to explore alternative construction systems 3. To adapt and implement the alternative ...

TASK: Each student is required to incorporate 1A2 for Lighting Integrated Design and 1A2 for Acoustics Integrated Design boards and submit in a clear folder (front/back). Within your building design, you are required to identify spaces which require artificial lighting and day-lighting and for your acoustic you are required to identify spaces to integrate your external noises and internal noises. Integration must be solution based and you are advised to incorporate visuals, diagrams and renderings using Ecotect or any other environmental design analysis tools in your presentation board(s). Calculations to resolve your design integrations solutions must be attached in A4 and submitted together. The objectives of this project are as follows: To be able to show understanding of lighting and acoustics principles in their final design. To be able to solve design problems in relation to sustainability issues (natural lighting, site analysis). To be able to...

SITE ANALYSIS  SITE:CHOWKIT,KUALA LUMPUR.MALAYSIA VIEW SITE ANALYSIS HERE: http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/grp-site-analysis-50479637 For the entire semester, students will concentrate on designing a contemporary market-place within an urban infill site. The design of the building is to consist of appropriate architectural responses that address the aspects of the urban street context and user behavioural patterns as discerned and analysed in the Preliminary Studies. Apart from developing an appropriate formal and elevational strategy in response to the character of the street, the design should take into consideration a holistic application of structural, spatial, functional and environmental requirements to address the user needs for an urban market-place. The design development of this project will include an introduction to the legislative restrictions that impact an architectural scheme, the integration of lighting and acoustic design, as well as the design ex...

VIEW WEEKLY CLASS SYNOPSIS HERE: SYNOPSIS 1 http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/synopsis-1a http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/synopsis-1-b SYNOPSIS 2 http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/synopsis-2a http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/ynsynopsis-2 SYNOPSIS 3 http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/synopsis-3-50550155 http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/synopsis-3b SYNOPSIS 4 http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/synopsis-no4a http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/synopsis-4b SUBJECT INTRODUCTION: The subject offers a thematic inquiry into architectural theory in the broader context of philosophical schools of thought and cultural and social conditions, which include modernism, postmodernism, phenomenology, semiotics, post-structuralism, and deconstruction. These themes will guide the organization of weekly lecture and discussions, which will proceed from the establishment of a basic theoretical apparatus to the examination of specific cases. These will supply us with ...

During this period,I worked at Vengesayi Architects in Harare,Zimbabwe. While working here I was introduced to the requirements, activities and operations involved in working in architectural / construction practices.I was involved in all the professional practices and this enabled me to develop an understanding of the general nature,principles and procedures of law and legislation as applied to architectural drawings,especially the Building by-laws. I was also exposed to the process of authority submission for various drawings from an architectural practice and the range of contract documentation produced to support these drawings. VIEW FULL REPORT AND PRESENTATIONS HERE: http://www.slideshare.net/yassyed31/internship-report-2015-yaseen-syed