Culture & History
ARC1313: Culture & History 1
Project: Precedent Study-Milan Cathedral
The Milan Cathedral is one of the most prestigious cathedrals in the world. This precedent study helps to understand the building's history and essential elements in a gothic style building.
ARC1323: Culture & History 2
Project: Architecture Heritage Building Analysis-PAM building
The PAM building, formerly known as Loke Hall is one of the oldest heritage buildings in Kuala Lumpur. Site visit and documentation are done base on the changes of the building, in terms of its function and architectural aspects.
Methods of Documentation and Measured Drawings
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Klang
The subject aims to develop an understanding of the principles of building preservation and the method of recording it in three documentation methods; measured drawings, written documentation and photographic documentation. The ideas of application and management of architectural historic documentation will be presented as part of the overall knowledge of building preservation. For measured drawings, students are to document historically and architecturally significant buildings in the form of as-built drawings. The task requires 10 to 20 students per group that involve field works consisting measuring technique such as photographing, 20 sketches, use of theodolite and measuring tape. The outcomes of the subject are collections of plans, sections, elevations, details and axonometric views / models; complemented with a report that explains about the background, history, concept, style, construction and ornamentation of buildings.
The case study me and my group work on is Church of Our Lady of Lourdes located in Klang. It is an old church full of history.
SKETCHES
An individual sketch journal is produced to record the sense of the place and deliver my own perceptions and understandings toward the space.
VIDEO
A introductory video is produced by our team mates:
DOCUMENTATION DRAWINGS
The aim of this project is to introduce several methods of documenting historic structures to preserve an accurate record of historic properties that can be used in research and other preservation activities. Through this project I’ve also learnt basic preparation of measured drawings of an approved building or structure to prescribed standard.
REPORT
The report is a preliminary study to document the history of church, and its influences to the society through social and cultural aspect. The report also aims to develop understanding of the church, and to encourage conservation of heritage and preservation of culture.
MODEL
A 1:75 handmade model has been made to showcase the beauty of the church in a more detail and precise manner. The interior space is able to show through the section of model.
