Semester 6 forms the culmination of the Bachelor of Science - Architecture programme. This capstone project is based on the theme of architecture with a social impact and the resolution and integration of technology, environment and cultural context in architectural design context. Arising from from the urban issues of urban street environment , the design studio extends students development of architectural position and design brief in proposing strategies to resolve social issues pertinent within the conditions of the urban landscape. Students are to further develop the site and theme chosen by their design supervisor that addresses the social needs of a particular urban place and provide interaction and connection of people in the urban spaces. Subsequently, students produce detailed design of a selected portion of scheme. The design work is to be supported by a comprehensive design report.

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This project is a thematic studio based on the theme sustaining humanities and aims to create additional games and recreational activities around the Titiwangsa Lake, Kuala Lumpur. In order to contribute positively to the public realm, it is important to design for the people, place and time. Designing for sustainability has been a fundamental part for architects in our time within global and regional context. However, architecture can also affect society and humanity, and have a role in making a place civilized by making a community more liveable. Through the proposed architecture, the goal is to achieve more interaction within the community, hence creating a sense of belonging and a spirit of place. The community is to be brought to consideration at all steps in the process.

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Learning Outcomes for this project:

1. Produce a formal architectural design strategy in response to the proposed brief within a selected architectural context that display a strong architectural proposition

2. Analyze case studies to gain understanding of architectural responses and intentional design strategies to inform the design project

3. Produce design development drawings for a selected portion of design with a suitable level of complexity

4. Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modeling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas

5. Design with considerations of building performance (thermal comfort, acoustic and lighting), regulatory frameworks, and health/safety considerations

6. Produce a design report to support the project

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