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BUILDING MATERIALS

In this project we focused on the range of materials in buildings. We have to identify the suitability of materials for each buildings and what are the characteristics of materials that made us to choose that specific site.

Learning outcomes

 

1. To recognize the range of materials

2. To know the suitability of materials in buildings

3. Explain the use of materials in construction

PROJECT 1- FAMOUS ARCHITECT

The first project is to identify 3 main materials of the building that is designed by famous architect. My group mates, Su Ling, Pui Yan and I decided to choose Selim Erdil's Ma Vie La as our study building.

The 3 main materials in this building are stones, concrete and glass.

We have to identify the characteristics of each materials and the reason that the architect choose it to be used in theri building.

Here are our presentation boards

PROJECT 2- FORM, SPACE & PATTERN

In a group of 6, we have to select a site in Malaysia and pay a visit to the site selected. With my group mates, Clara, Su Ling, Pui Yan, Sarah and Shazleen, we choose Lantern Hotel in Petaling Street as our site.

In the group project, we have to create a mood board, an intro to the site and 15 materials on site.

Then, we have to choose a space in the site to study about our own site. The space that I have chosen in Lantern Hotel is the Open Terrace Cafe.

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TAYLOR'S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES

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