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ARC60704
THEORIES OF ASIAN ARCHITECTURE
Project 1
Contextual Study Sketch Journal of a Traditional Street
1) We were required to go on a site visit: Jalan Tun H.S. Lee
2) During the site visit and based on our own research (references) we are to cover physical and non-physical context
Physical Context: Religious buildings, Architecture facades and styles, Shophouses, Market
Non-Physical Context: Traditional trades/businesses, Local/Traditional cuisines, Historical events, Social institutions
3) We are to produce 8 sketches regarding the context that we have researched and understand which also includes the site plan of the place
Through this assignment, I was able to improve my skills to sketch and having a site analysis on a street and to appreciate what it has given to provide for our economy. I got to understand the feeling of being in a street that was filled with nostalgic feelings. I was able to even remember the street more clearly than ever. On the other hand, I should improve on pushing myself more in creating a better quality of work which includes better sketching and making it less wordy. Overall, I enjoyed going on the site visit.
Project 2
Poster and Seminar- Contemporary Issues in Asian Architecture
1) We were required to form a group of 7 and figure out the main issue based on the street you have observed in Project 1 : Sustainable Heritage Tourism
2) Make an extensive literature review to identify the main issue and study in which it will guide us for us to do the research. In addition, provide a title for this project to which it relates to the intention and specific scope of our study within the framework of the selected research area: Jalan Tun H.S. Lee
3) Create an infographic poster based on your research
4) Find case studies in Asia to support your point including a comparative case study
5) with all the findings done, produce a video presentation in which it will be presented and evaluated
Through this assignment, I was able to appreciate a heritage and a culture and I got to learn more about how to maintain and preserve an area in different ways in which it includes the community and the government. If I could improve more on is that is to have more literature review and look more into case studies. I enjoyed being able to go on the site visit to actually empathise with the place as it slowly decays.
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