Project 2 brief

1. Architecture Culture & History 2 Project: Web Book
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)
ARCHITECTURE CULTURE & HISTORY 2 [ ARC 60203]
Prerequisite: Architecture Culture & History 1
Project 2: Web Book (Group & Individual)
Submission Date: Week 12, 18/11/2015
30% of final marks
Introduction
Klang Valley is a rich source of architectural heritage dated from pre-colonial, colonial, post independence until present times. The
historical richness creates a very vibrant architectural fabric. The modern architecture emerges rapidly from 1950’s to 1970’s as the
economic growth spurs. This follows the international style that spreads across the world in 1930’s to 50’s. However, many historical
modernistic buildings may face risk of being demolished to make way for more contemporary buildings. Thus, by recording, documenting
and analysing the buildings, we can contribute to preserve the historical evidence of the valuable Modern Architecture in Klang Valley. The
findings are to be compiled in essays and to be submitted using a web book platform. Web book is a publication in digital form, consisting
of text (report), images, or both.
Learning Outcomes
1. Increase understanding on the principle, ideas and contributing factors of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley
2. Able to analyse and identify specific architectural features of Modern Architecture in Klang Valley
3. Able to document architectural heritage in the form of writings, descriptive diagrams and photography
4. Able to create a web book as a mean to publish academic materials
Tasks
Students are to form a group of 5 students. The group will conduct a research and architectural analysis on a selected building. Each
group will select ONE building from the given list. The group may also choose their own modern buildings around Klang Valley. Among
the buildings that can be chosen are:
1. Federal House, Kuala Lumpur
2. General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur
3. Chin Woo Stadium, Kuala Lumpur
4. Sime Darby Building, Kuala Lumpur
5. Federal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
6. Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
7. Menara Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur
8. Wisma Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur
9. Petaling Jaya Civic Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
10. Standard Chartered Building, Kuala Lumpur
11. Old JKR Building, Kuala Lumpur
12. Bank Negara Malaysia,Kuala Lumpur
13. Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
14. Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur
15. TNB Headquarters, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
16. Bangunan Getah Asli, Kuala Lumpur
17. Parliament Building, Kuala Lumpur

2. Architecture Culture & History 2 Project: Web Book
18. Bangunan Persekutuan, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
19. Great Eastern Building, Kuala Lumpur
20. Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
21. National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
22. University Hospital, Petaling Jaya,Selangor
23. Zoo Negara, Ulu Kelang, Selangor
24. Wisma Lee Rubber, Kuala Lumpur
There are three steps to be done in completing the tasks:
1. Report
2. Layout Design
3. Web Book Compilation
1) Report
A report should be written documenting the findings of the analysis. You may support the information using photos, sketches and
diagrams as evidence. Cite your references. Avoid plagiarism. The report can be divided into:
 Introduction (Group Components)
 Introduction
 Fast facts of the building
o Building name, location, function etc ( may provide map & photos)
 History of the building ( cite your reference )
 The Architect
 Main Paragraph (Individual Components) consisting of Architectural style and construction analysis of the building
 Site context analysis
o Building accessibility.
o Relationship of building to surroundings. (Compare the similarities or differences)
o Respond to climate.
 Architectural layout of building
o Plan to section or elevation analysis,
o Circulation to use-space
o Organization analysis: symmetry and balance, geometry, hierarchy.
 Architecture style analysis
o Explain the specific style adopted and the characteristics of the style. Is it pure modern buildings as in the
west or has local influence? Identify and explain further if it has local influence.
 Building construction, structure & materials analysis
o Explain specific materials and construction method used to construct the building. Compare the similarities
or differences with other modern buildings in the west.
 Architectural elements / components analysis
o Identify and explain the significant components such as roof, windows, doors, fenestrations, shading,
staircase or other significant elements that can be found in the chosen building. Each building may have
different components. Analyse the significant components and use photos or sketches as evidence.
 Conclusion (Group Components)
Students are expected to distribute the main paragraph accordingly and equally among all members. This is to ensure each student have
similar emphasis for individual assessment. Students are also advised to check the flow of the essay together even though they are
individually written.
The length of the overall essay should be around 3000 words. Font type: Calibri, Font size: 12, Spacing: 1.5

3. Architecture Culture & History 2 Project: Web Book
2) Layout Design
After completing the report, you may design your layout according to your creativity. Choose appropriate colour and font for the heading.
However, the layout design should reflect the spirit of modernism, simple and without unnecessary ornamentation. You may use
Photoshop or other desktop publishing tools. Use A4 size with landscape orientation.
Examples of layout design
3) Compilation of Web Book
Save each page either as pdf or jpg files and compile them in the web book creator such as Flipping Book Publisher. You may choose the
free trial version of web book creator. You may also choose other tools preferred.
The book should contain creative and impressive cover page, linkable table of contents and the subsequent reports. You also need to add
additional hyperlinks to suitable references and resources that may enhance understanding of certain topic.
Upload your web book in wikispace ArchitectureCH2. Choose Web Book project. The students need to give the email address in order to
be invited in the group before able to upload the project.
Assessments
There are two components of assessments namely:
1) Group Assessment criteria ( 40 % )
 Contents of introduction and conclusion
 Organization & mechanics
 Design, Visual elements & technicalities
2) Individual Assessment criteria ( 60 % )
 Contents of Analysis ( Architectural style, construction and components )
 Supportive materials as evidence such as photos, sketches or diagrams
 Organization & Mechanics
Please refer to rubric assessment provided.