This document provides information and guidelines for a group project on Asian Architecture. It outlines two parts to the project - Part A involving an individual contextual architecture analysis, and Part B involving a group case study paper. It details the objectives, learning outcomes, assessment criteria, submission requirements and marking rubrics for evaluating students' work. The project aims to integrate architectural design and research through case studies of buildings in Asia.

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING& DESIGN
Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
ASIAN ARCHITECTURE (ARC60403/ARC2234)
Prerequisite: None
Project Part A: Contextual Architecture Study
Project Part B: Case Study Paper
80% of final marks
Submission date: Week 13 (Tuesday 29 Nov 16)
Project
Group/
Individual
LO
1-6
30%
+
50%
Contextual
Architecture Study &
Case Study Paper
A2 Visual
Presentation
Case study Paper
Introduction
This project is driven by Architectural Design Studio 4, as an approach to support students’ design through extensive
research within the framework of Contextual Architecture in Asia. The Contextual Architecture framework focuses on
students’ selection of building, with research objectives defined through in-depth literature review, leading to a well-
established case study paper structure and writing.
Assessments involve oral presentation and a written paper of 2,000 words. The final topic of the paper should be
evolved in discussion and consultation with the tutors and should be finalised by the fifth week of the course.
Students will present the summary of the paper with images in class – which contains an outline of the paper
covering issues and themes explored, as well as a bibliography.
Objectives of Project
1. To integrate architectural design and research through a specific case study, supporting students’ design
through extensive research within the framework of Contextual Architecture in Asia.
2. To introduce students to activities which culminate in the production of the study; collection, indexing and
evaluation of information; analysis of information; compilation and organization of study; writing of study;
assembly of illustration and text; design of layout; binding and presentation.

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Learning Outcomes of this Project
1. Analyse and discuss in depth on the selected research area based on the selected building, within the
framework of Contextual Architecture.
2. Identify significant elements of Contextual Architecture through investigation on the selected building.
3. Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of Contextual Architecture of the selected building.
4. A paper (2,000 words, double-spaced).
5. A power point presentation (10 minutes) – which contains an outline of the paper covering key issues and
themes explored, as well as bibliography.
Tasks - Methodology
This group project is divided into two (2) parts: Part A- Contextual Architecture Study (30%) and Part B- Case
Study Paper (50%) as illustrated in Figure1.
Figure1: Coursework structure
Project Part A: Contextual Architecture Analysis (30%)- Individual
Form a group of 5-6. You are to identify a building in Asia in a sub-urban context which you intent to
investigate through observation and readings on contemporary Contextual Architecture practices and issues
in Asia.
Based on the selected building, each member needs to conduct analysis on its Contextual Architecture
elements which may include but not limited to (refer Appendix A for description):
• Space organization and access hierarchy
• Sky line, compression and height
• Features related to the form of the building
• Building material and systems
• Image making elements
You need to show findings and analysis in the form of a printed A2 presentation visual, with appropriate
visual communication design and clarity of information.
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Project Part B: Case Study Paper (50%) - Group
In a group of 5-6. Using the same building from the Contextual Architecture Study project, you need to
identify the specific topic/ issues/significance of study and then define specific scope of study.
Using the selected building, you are required to generate a good research title that reflects the research
intention and specific scope of study, within the framework of Contextual Architecture and significance of
study.
You need to create an concept mapping to highlight the specific topic/ issues/significance of study and
scope of study. The concept mapping (*refer Appendix B) must include the proposed research title
and research questions, to give an overview of the proposed case study paper. This visual may be
used in your design studio presentation to show the research process carried out in generating the design
proposal.
Depending on the scope of study, you may use examples of other relavant architecture design in Asia,
to support your discussions and arguments.
In some cases, a comparative study might be appropriate, it is recommended to discuss with your
tutors for approval to proceed.
The tutorials and submissions of the assignment will be carried out in stages.
Project Part A 1. Contextual Architecture Analysis 11 Oct 2016 30%
Project Part B
2. Submission of topic and issue 11 Oct 2016 10%
3. Paper presentation 15 Nov 2016 10%
4. Abstract submission 15 Nov 2016 10%
5. Paper submission 29 Nov 2016 20%
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Submission Requirements
Assessment criteria
Project Part A: Contextual Architecture Study (30%) - Individual
• Analysis of Contextual Architecture elements 20
• Clarity of information 5
• Appropriate visual communication design 5
Project Part B: Submission of topic and issue (10%) - Group
• Appropriate title and topic selection 2.5
• Appropriate research questions 2.5
• Suitable reference materials and concise annotation 2.5
• Appropriate concept mapping visual communication design 2.5
One A2 printed visual (in roll) Digital copy of Contextual
Architecture Study presentation
visual to be uploaded to TIMeS
A4 printed proposals visual map
based on template given (to be
resubmitted upon tutor’s request)
A4 printed abstract based on
template given (to be resubmitted
upon tutor’s request)
Softcopy of presentation slides to
be uploaded to TIMeS
Online registration of research title
and abstract
A4 printed copy of final report with
assessment sheet
Turnitin plagiarism report page
indicating similarity percentage (to
be included with final report)
Upload final report (in .doc or .docx
format) to TIMeS
A4
topic
proposal
A2
A4
abstract
A4
report

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Project Part B: Paper presentation (10%) - Group
• Clarity of ideas 2.5
• Strength of issues 2.5
• Case study 2.5
• Presentation quality 2.5
Project Part B: Abstract submission (10%) - Group
• Topic and issue 1
• Objectives of the study 2
• Methodology: literature review 1
• Case study 1
• Findings 3
• Discussion and conclusion 1
Project Part B: Final submission (20%) (marks translated from 100%)
• Clarity of content 30
• Organization and structure of essay 20
• Writing conventions 20
• APA citations 20
• Peer Evaluation 10

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Markingcriteria
Marksshallbedistributedasfollows:
ContextualArchitectureStudy(30%)
ExcellentGoodAcceptablePoor
AnalysisofContextual
Architectureelement(20%)
16-20%
Showsexcellentanalysisof
relevantContextualArchitecture
features.
11-15%
Showsgoodanalysisofrelevant
ContextualArchitecture
features.
6-10%
Hassufficientanalysisof
relevantContextualArchitecture
features.
0-5%
Showsveryfeworirrelevant
ContextualArchitecture
features.
Clarityofinformation(5%)
4-5%
Informationisveryclear.
Gooduseoflanguagewithlittleerrors.
2-3%
Informationiscleardespite
somegrammaticalerrors.
0-1%
Vaguepresentationof
informationwithlotsof
grammaticalerrors
Appropriatevisual
communicationdesign(5%)
4-5%
Verygoodvisualcompositionwithappropriatedesignelements,
selectionoftypographyandquality.
2-3%
Showsminimaleffortin
presentingworkusing
appropriatedesignelements
andselectionoftypography.
0-1%
Badvisualcompositionwith
messypresentationoutcomes.

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CaseStudyPaper(50%)(*RefertoTIMeSforfinalpapermarkingcriteria)
ExcellentGoodAcceptablePoor
Submissionoftopicandissue(10%)
Appropriatetitleand
topicselection(2.5)
2.0-2.5%
Verygoodresearchtitle,shows
directrelevancewithresearch
objectives.
1.5-1.9%
Rathergoodresearchtitle
showingrelevancewith
researchobjectives,mayneed
review.
1.0-1.4%
Researchtitlecontainsrelevant
keywordsreflectingresearch
objectives,mayneedreview.
0-0.9%
Researchtitleshowslittleorno
relevancetoresearch
objectives,needsreview
Appropriateresearch
questions(2.5)
2.0-2.5%
Researchquestionsaddress
keyissuesofresearch
objectives.
1.5-1.9%
Researchquestionsaddress
keyissuesofresearch
objectivesdespitesomeerrors.
1.0-1.4%
Researchquestionsaddress
somekeyissuesofresearch
objectives,mayneedreview.
0-0.9%
Researchquestionsaddress
littleornokeyissuesof
researchobjectives,needs
review.
Suitablereference
materialsandconcise
annotation(2.5)
2.0-2.5%
Referencesincludemorethan
5reliablesourcessuchas
academicjournalsandbooks.
ShowsaccurateAPAStyle
referencingformat,withlittleor
noerrors.
1.5-1.9%
Referencesinclude3-5reliable
sourcessuchasacademic
journalsandbooks.
ShowsaccurateAPAStyle
referencingformat,withsome
errors.
1.0-1.4%
Referencesinclude1-2reliable
sourcessuchasacademic
journalsandbooks.
ShowsaccurateAPAStyle
referencingformat,withsome
errors.
0-0.9%
Noreliablesourcessuchas
academicjournalsandbooks.
DoesnotshowaccurateAPA
Stylereferencingformat.
Appropriateconcept
mappingvisual
communication
design(2.5)
2.0-2.5%
Verycleargraphical
visualisationofinformationthat
reflectstheresearchobjectives.
1.5-1.9%
Graphicalvisualisationof
informationreflectsoverall
researchobjectives,withsome
partsappeartobevague.
1.0-1.4%
Graphicalvisualisationof
informationvaguelyreflects
someresearchobjectives.
0-0.9%
Graphicalvisualisationof
informationhardlyreflectsthe
researchobjectives.
Appropriatetitleand
topicselection(2.5)
2.0-2.5%
Verygoodresearchtitle,shows
directrelevancewithresearch
objectives.
1.5-1.9%
Rathergoodresearchtitle
showingrelevancewith
researchobjectives,mayneed
review.
1.0-1.4%
Researchtitlecontainsrelevant
keywordsreflectingresearch
objectives,mayneedreview.
0-0.9%
Researchtitleshowslittleorno
relevancetoresearch
objectives,needsreview

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ExcellentGoodAcceptablePoor
Presentation10%
Clarityofideas2.5
2.0-2.5%
Ideasarepresentedwitha
clearframework.
1.5-1.9%
Ideasarepresentedwithan
understandableframework.
1.0-1.4%
Frameworkpresentedcomes
withsomevagueideas.
0-0.9%
Noframeworkdefined.
Strengthofissue2.5
2.0-2.5%
Researchquestionsaddress
keyissuesofresearch
objectives.
1.5-1.9%
Researchquestionsaddress
keyissuesofresearch
objectivesdespitesomeerrors.
1.0-1.4%
Researchquestionsaddress
somekeyissuesofresearch
objectives,mayneedreview.
0-0.9%
Researchquestionsaddress
littleornokeyissuesof
researchobjectives,needs
review.
Casestudy2.5
2.0-2.5%
Casestudyishighlyrelevant
andsignificant,indepth
discussionslinkedtokeyissues
involved.
1.5-1.9%
Casestudyisrelevant,atleast
3-4aspectslinkedtokeyissues
discussed.
1.0-1.4%
Casestudyissomehow
relevant,withatleast1-2
aspectslinkedtokeyissues
discussed.
0-0.9%
Casestudyisnotrelevantwith
keyissues,discussionsareoff
topic
Presentation2.5
2.0-2.5%
-Clear,audiblevoice
-Deliveryispoised,controlled,
andsmooth
-Goodlanguageskillsand
pronunciationused
-Visualaidsarewellprepared,
informative,effective,andnot
distracting.
1.5-1.9%
-Clear,audiblevoice
-Gooddeliveryofcontents
despitesomeerrorsintermsof
grammar.
-Visualaidsareinformativeand
visuallypleasing.
1.0-1.4%
-Clear,audiblevoice
-Contentsaredelivered
smoothlydespitesomeerrors
intermsofgrammar.
-Minimumamountofvisual
aidsused.
0-0.9%
-Voiceisbarelyaudible
-Verybadcontentsdelivery
accompaniedwithpoor
grammarandinsufficientvisual
aids.

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Appendix A
Contextual Architecture Elements Description
Space organization and access hierarchy
• Spatial organisation responds to the new functional and
working needs of users.
• Spatial planning reinforces the existing social and cultural
systems.
Sky line, compression and height
• Considerations of the surrounding place in terms of height,
compression and the number of floors.
• Sensitivity towards the observation of necessary standards in
comparison with the neighbouring units.
Features related to the form of the
building
• Utilization of a mixture of general building forms and shapes
in coordination with the local place patterns.
Building material and systems
• Material of the exteriors are carefully chosen and executed in
full coordination with the original and domestic patterns/
culture of the local place.
Visual making elements
• Exterior façade observes the constancy and coordination with
existing local and regional visual patterns.

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Appendix B
Credit: Tang, H.Y, 2014. Solutions to Heat Gain Challenge Using Roof Garden As An Approach In Nature
Responsive Design In Modern Deluxe Suit Of Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding. [Coursework] Kuala Lumpur:
Taylor’s University.
Solutions to Heat Gain Challenge Using Roof Garden As An Approach In Nature Responsive Design In
Modern Deluxe Suit Of Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding.
Concept mapping:
Research Questions:
Question 1: Why the roof garden of Belum Rainforest Resort is considered as
part of the nature driven design?
Question 2: What is the design concept of roof garden adopted in Belum
Rainforest Resort?
Question 3: In terms of contextual climate, what is the problem encountered by
applying this concept into Belum Rainforest Resort?
Question 4: Responding to this natural factor, what are the significant features
adopted in the roof garden of Belum Rainforest Resort?
Question 5: How does each of the features act as a solution and help in solving
the problem faced?