Asian Architecture

This module gave an insight on the elements and norms of Asian architecture. Conducting site analysis engaged us in a lot of observation and interacting with the architecture itself, enhancing our perception of Asian architecture.

Project 1: Case Study Paper

In-depth research was conducted to enhance our understanding of Asian architecture where a specific topic is chosen and studied closely. Architecture design is integrated to research where identification and analysis of specific elements bring the ideas of Asian architecture to light. Presentation and a written paper were done to complete the project.

Project 2: Documentation Study

Hands-on project where our group visited Jalan Tun Samanthan and practiced various methods of observing, analysing and documenting the architectuaral, cultural and historical context of the site. The architecture was reinterpreted in forms of photography documentation, annotated briefly. Through this project we understand historical developments of the architecture at our site, where the clash between traditional architecture and urbanism is most prominent. A A2 map and a photobook were composed and compiled, which can be accessed via the icon below, labelled our thematic title, "Small Things".

TIDBIT COMPLEX Jars of traditional snacks bottled up into a symphony of colours and textures, appealing to lure our taste buds.	FINE-TUNE The delicate precision of pure threads, drawn atop an aged machine, prepared to face the battle to unite wild fabrics into elegant gowns.	REGALIA Stockpiled strips of embroidered finery and beads of various designs and patterns used as finishes for traditional Indian wear.
CULTURAL LOOP A symbol of beauty and wealth, bangles are an ancient jewelry adorn by Indian women of any generation.	HYPER An iconic disruption or compliment, the urban boom of Menara Shell tilts the linear balance of Jalan Tun Sambanthan, throwing our visions into a conflicted perspective	VIVID MEMORIES The Vivekananda Ashram silently watches over time of the street, from its glorious days of 1904 to its forlorn presence today.
FLORAL FLAUNT Intricate petals unfurl in a thousand shades of violet, imprinted into our senses through vivid colours and alluring scents.	REDEMPTION The moment you lay a finger upon our treasured heritage is the moment we become disowned by our own identity. Peaceful demonstration along Jalan Tun Sambanthan to save the Vivekananda Ashram from developers' hands.	URBAN MASQUERADE To accept it as an identity often seems out of place in the series of colourful shop houses, to deny it is equivalent to removing the existence of the street.
CENSORSHIP The clear sky is a bland thing, when omitted by urban structures, an interesting space is the ultimate creation.