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![BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM (ARC61303/ARC2224)
SYNOPSIS: REACTION PAPER (AUGUST 2016) [10 MARKS]
NAME: Kelvin Fong Jia Zheng ID: 0317166
LECTURER: Mr Nicholas Ng TUTORIAL TIME: 4-6pm
SYNOPSIS NO: READER TITLE: From ‘Toward a Critical Regionalism’
AUTHOR: Kenneth Frampton
Critical Regionalism is an architecture approach emerged to the 20th century which rejects the whimsical
individualism and ornamentation of Post-modernism architecture. This architecture approach make great
effort to counter the placelessness and lack of identity of International style. It seek to provide an
architecture rooted in the modern tradition, but tied to geographicaland culture context. Based on “Toward
a Critical Regionalism” by Kenneth Frampton. It provide 6 points for architecture’s resistance on how to
revive old civilization and take part in universal civilization.
Based on the fifth point, “Culture versus Nature”. It mentioned that Critical regionalism necessarily involves
a more directly dialectic relation with nature, more than abstract, formal traditions of modern avant-garde
architecture allow, whichmean the removal of topography is a gesture of the universal technique resulting
condition of placelessness and lack of identity. So, it is important that we preserve the landscape and
associate with the local culture to create a building structure which is able to create resonance with the
nature environment in order to create meaningand sense of attachment to the site.
One of the example in Malaysia, the Deck House located in Janda Baik which sitting on the terrain with
minimum interference of the existing slope. The Choo Gim Wah architect integrated the concept of
Traditional Malay House (vernacular architecture) with modern materials into the contemporary building
structure whichcreate a harmony relationship and architecturalvalue of the contemporary building with the
tropical climateand context environment.
In my opinion, preserved an attitude of neutrality from the point stated from the author. Critical regionalism
is an important approach that revive the relationship between human, building, culture and landscape. But
not every building and site are able to apply the same approach. The application of idea of critical
regionalism should be a more flexible approach. Besides, as an architect we should analyze the local
characteristics and reinterpret it with contemporary terms, rather than just adapting the traditions directly.
WORD COUNT 325 words
Key points (2.5)
Appropriateness of
Terminologies (2.5)
Clarity in Opinions and
Reactions (2.5)
Logical Progression (2.5)
DATE: TOTAL MARK & GRADE
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![BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM (ARC61303/ARC2224)
SYNOPSIS: REACTION PAPER (AUGUST 2016) [10 MARKS]
NAME: Kelvin Fong Jia Zheng ID: 0317166
LECTURER: Mr Nicholas Ng TUTORIAL TIME: 4-6pm
SYNOPSIS NO: READER TITLE: From ‘Toward a Critical Regionalism’
AUTHOR: Kenneth Frampton
Critical Regionalism is an architecture approach emerged to the 20th century which rejects the whimsical
individualism and ornamentation of Post-modernism architecture. This architecture approach make great
effort to counter the placelessness and lack of identity of International style. It seek to provide an
architecture rooted in the modern tradition, but tied to geographicaland culture context. Based on “Toward
a Critical Regionalism” by Kenneth Frampton. It provide 6 points for architecture’s resistance on how to
revive old civilization and take part in universal civilization.
Based on the fifth point, “Culture versus Nature”. It mentioned that Critical regionalism necessarily involves
a more directly dialectic relation with nature, more than abstract, formal traditions of modern avant-garde
architecture allow, whichmean the removal of topography is a gesture of the universal technique resulting
condition of placelessness and lack of identity. So, it is important that we preserve the landscape and
associate with the local culture to create a building structure which is able to create resonance with the
nature environment in order to create meaningand sense of attachment to the site.
One of the example in Malaysia, the Deck House located in Janda Baik which sitting on the terrain with
minimum interference of the existing slope. The Choo Gim Wah architect integrated the concept of
Traditional Malay House (vernacular architecture) with modern materials into the contemporary building
structure whichcreate a harmony relationship and architecturalvalue of the contemporary building with the
tropical climateand context environment.
In my opinion, preserved an attitude of neutrality from the point stated from the author. Critical regionalism
is an important approach that revive the relationship between human, building, culture and landscape. But
not every building and site are able to apply the same approach. The application of idea of critical
regionalism should be a more flexible approach. Besides, as an architect we should analyze the local
characteristics and reinterpret it with contemporary terms, rather than just adapting the traditions directly.
WORD COUNT 325 words
Key points (2.5)
Appropriateness of
Terminologies (2.5)
Clarity in Opinions and
Reactions (2.5)
Logical Progression (2.5)
DATE: TOTAL MARK & GRADE
ASSSESSED BY:](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/august20164-161217041825/75/August-2016-4-1-2048.jpg)
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This document summarizes a student's reaction paper on the architectural theory of Critical Regionalism. Critical Regionalism aims to provide architecture rooted in the modern tradition but tied to local geography and culture. It discusses how to revive old civilizations while participating in universal civilization. Specifically, it emphasizes the importance of preserving landscapes and local culture to create buildings that resonate with the natural environment and foster a sense of place. The student analyzes an example of a Malaysian house that integrated traditional Malay elements with modern materials. In their opinion, Critical Regionalism should be a flexible approach, and architects should reinterpret local characteristics in contemporary terms rather than directly adapting traditions.
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- 1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM (ARC61303/ARC2224) SYNOPSIS: REACTION PAPER (AUGUST 2016) [10 MARKS] NAME: Kelvin Fong Jia Zheng ID: 0317166 LECTURER: Mr Nicholas Ng TUTORIAL TIME: 4-6pm SYNOPSIS NO: READER TITLE: From ‘Toward a Critical Regionalism’ AUTHOR: Kenneth Frampton Critical Regionalism is an architecture approach emerged to the 20th century which rejects the whimsical individualism and ornamentation of Post-modernism architecture. This architecture approach make great effort to counter the placelessness and lack of identity of International style. It seek to provide an architecture rooted in the modern tradition, but tied to geographicaland culture context. Based on “Toward a Critical Regionalism” by Kenneth Frampton. It provide 6 points for architecture’s resistance on how to revive old civilization and take part in universal civilization. Based on the fifth point, “Culture versus Nature”. It mentioned that Critical regionalism necessarily involves a more directly dialectic relation with nature, more than abstract, formal traditions of modern avant-garde architecture allow, whichmean the removal of topography is a gesture of the universal technique resulting condition of placelessness and lack of identity. So, it is important that we preserve the landscape and associate with the local culture to create a building structure which is able to create resonance with the nature environment in order to create meaningand sense of attachment to the site. One of the example in Malaysia, the Deck House located in Janda Baik which sitting on the terrain with minimum interference of the existing slope. The Choo Gim Wah architect integrated the concept of Traditional Malay House (vernacular architecture) with modern materials into the contemporary building structure whichcreate a harmony relationship and architecturalvalue of the contemporary building with the tropical climateand context environment. In my opinion, preserved an attitude of neutrality from the point stated from the author. Critical regionalism is an important approach that revive the relationship between human, building, culture and landscape. But not every building and site are able to apply the same approach. The application of idea of critical regionalism should be a more flexible approach. Besides, as an architect we should analyze the local characteristics and reinterpret it with contemporary terms, rather than just adapting the traditions directly. WORD COUNT 325 words Key points (2.5) Appropriateness of Terminologies (2.5) Clarity in Opinions and Reactions (2.5) Logical Progression (2.5) DATE: TOTAL MARK & GRADE ASSSESSED BY:
- 2. SYNOPSIS DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT RUBRIC Grades Marks Keypoints (2.5) Appropriateness of Terminologies (2.5) Clarity in Opinions and Reactions (2.5) Logical Progression (2.5) A 1.8 - 2.5 Evidence of outstanding understanding of Key points through clear explanation Appropriate use of Terminologies In discussing the Issues/ Concepts/Theories Outstanding Clarity in opinions and reactions - Supported with strong Logical explanation Outstanding Articulation of logical expressions ending with well- developed paragraphs B 1.5 - 1.79 Evidence of understanding of Key points through reasonable explanation Reasonable use of Terminologies In discussing the Issues/ Concepts/Theories with Minor unfamiliarity Reasonable clarity in opinions and reactions - Supported with Logical explanation Reasonable Articulation of logical expressions ending with well- developed paragraphs C 1.25 - 1.49 Evidence of Some Understanding of Key points through acceptable explanation Acceptable use of Terminologies In discussing the Issues/ Concepts/Theories with Noticeable unfamiliarity Acceptable Clarity in opinions and reactions - Supported with satisfactory explanation Acceptable Articulation of logical expressions ending with some ambiguous statements D 1 - 1.24 Evidence of Some Understanding of Key points through not quite acceptable explanation Evidence of Terminologies however poorly communicated in discussing The Issues/ Concepts/Theories With Weak Clarity in opinions and reactions - Supported with Lengthy explanation Poor Articulation of logical expressions ending with noticeable ambiguous statements F 0 - 0.99 Insufficient Evidence of Understanding of Key points through weak explanation Insufficient Evidence of Terminologies in discussing the Issues/ Concepts/Theories With Improper opinions and reactions. Not Matching the Issues/ Concepts/ Theories - Inadequate Reasons Unable to Articulate / illogical expressions. Poorly written synopsis.