Architecture/ Construction Project
This unit consist of 4 parts for a total of 200 points. You may work with a group.
Part. I (50 pts)
Report on a famous building
The first page of your report should be a separate title page. The report itself should be at least one page, typed and single spaced. Grammar counts! Include in your report, the period in which the structure was built, architect if known, description of its style, use of the building, history, characteristics that distinguish it from other buildings, and at least one interesting fact about its origin, construction or usage. A bibliography of where you received your information should be included as well as a picture or sketch of the structure. A minimum of three sources should be cited and at least one that is not on the internet.
Part II (50 pts)
Power point on a famous architect.
Power point should contain at least 10 slides. Make sure you include dates of birth (and death), nationality, biographical facts, major accomplishments, at least one picture of a structure created by the architect, and at least one site where information on either the buildings or the architect can be found. The slides should not be crowded with information. Keep note cards handy for your presentation of what you want to say and only the major points on the slides.
Part III (50 pts)
Architects seldom get to make their own dream buildings. In most cases the architect is trying to make a design that fits the needs of his client. The client gives a list of requirements to the architect who must satisfy these in the design. Role play with your group with one of you as the architect. Develop a needs list for the client before beginning the blueprint. You wil want to know what the purpose of the building is, where it is being built and in what style, what specific rooms should be included etc. Some students have asked in the past if they could do blueprints of their own home, one they saw on the internet or of the building they did their paper on. You may do this, but the blueprint must be rescaled. I would like you to be able to read a blueprint and understand the concept of scaling.
1. Write a statement of function for your building.
2. Write a journal of ideas. (written, drawn or collage)
3. Draw a rough sketch (often referred to as a bubble diagram) of where you will be placing the various rooms and features in relative positions.
4. Draw a blue print of the floor plans - must be scaled proportionally with all windows, doors and features from your needs list.
The grade form for this portion of the project is as follows.
1. Statement of function (5 pts)
2. List of needs. (5pts)
3. Rough drawing. (5 pts)
4. Blueprint
a) accuracy of scale (5pts) b) neatness (5 pts)
c) navigable drawing (5 pts) d) creativity (5 pts)
e) inclusion of specifications (5 pts)
f) detail (5 pts)
g) Title and scale (5 pts)
Part IV (50pts) Model
Create a model of your structure. In the past a lot of students have used foam board. The model should be moderately scaled to your blueprint specifications and should contain all rooms, entrances, etc. that are on your plans. Add creativity to your model as if you were presenting it to a prospective client. The model can be of one of the three above parts. You may make a model of the building your paper is on, a building your architect designed, or the building you designed.