1 TFA1121 ASSIGNMENT 2 Course Title BA (Hons) Architecture Module Title History & Theory of Architecture 1 Module Code TFA1121 Module Credit 20 Assignment Number 2 % weight 30% Assignment: An Illustrated analysis of architectural precedent Assignment Tutor Carl Meddings Learning outcomes (to be assessed) Knowledge and understanding On successful completion of this Assignment, you will be able to demonstrate the following: B) Appreciate the way in which many varied factors contribute to the development of form, Abilities D) Recognise and evaluate qualities of architectural and urban space and form. E) Represent buildings and places diagrammatically in 2D and 3D using a range of different media. F) Research broadly and academically using primary and secondary sources and formulate academic arguments and present appropriate information in a purposeful manner. Summative Submission Deadline 05-05-2017 Submission location On uniLearn Formative Submission Deadline 10-03-2017 Submission location On uniLearn Return Date to Students 31-03-2017 Return method Internal moderator Jon Bush Date the assessment brief was moderated by the External Examiner June 2016 2 Assignment Synopsis In this assignment you will carry out a comparative analysis of contemporary architecture using diagrammatic techniques as detailed in the attached Appendix B. Submission Requirements:  A3 Illuistrated analysis  To be submitted on Unilearn by 16.15 on 5th May 2017 Assessment breakdown: 100% Ethics: If you have ethical concerns regarding teaching and learning, it is your responsibility to bring it to the attention of the module/course leader. University and school ethical guidelines are available from http://goo.gl/RrH6ZH. The school of Art Design and Architecture has adopted an ethical framework involving a low and high risk approach to ethics. Students should ensure any activity associated with the assessment or module complies with the University and schools ethical guidelines. Please use the flowchart (http://goo.gl/6F5qf) to determine if you are required to complete the ethics approval forms (low risk approval form http://goo.gl/gQPaH3; high risk approval form http://goo.gl/iCl8h). A copy of the signed approval form should be submitted with the associated assessment. Guidance regarding participants consent can be found at http://goo.gl/Ns7Mim and http://goo.gl/6o6aBq Reading List: http://library/hud.ac.uk/my/TFA1121 (For a comprehensive list of ‘Indicative References’ please refer to the first section of this Handbook.) Assessment Criteria:  Appreciation of variety of architectural form  Identification of subject, quality of analysis and representation  An ability to use broad and academic research methods.  An ability to develop and present appropriate information and structured academic arguments with clarity and purpose. 3 Marking Criteria Assignment 2 Appreciation of variety of architectural form Identification of subject, quality of analysis and representation An ability to use broad and academic research methods. An ability to develop and present appropriate information and structured academic arguments with clarity and purpose. Grade: What we expect: What we expect: A** 90-100% Outstanding An inspired submission demonstrating a profound insight into the subject matter that transcends the mere requirements of the brief; An outstanding level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Generally above and beyond all expectations. Extremely thorough and wide-ranging research supported by extensive and highly appropriate references, correctly attributed; The submission as a whole is exceptionally well structured and highly focused with a very clear synthesis of material. Professionally presented to an exemplary standard. A* 80-89% Exceptional An exceptionally well-conceived exploration of all major issues with evidence of exceptional understanding. An exceptional level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Exceptional, convincing, logical and imaginative. Very well researched and supported by an extensive range of appropriate references, correctly attributed. Information is exceptionally well structured. Beautifully presented. A 70-79% Excellent An ambitious and imaginative exploration the subject matter. An excellent level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Excellent in most aspects. Evidence of full academic rigour. Very well structured. Very well presented. B 60-69% Good Good coverage of major and most obvious issues. An above average level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Above average, comprehensive, but unexceptional. All material relevant, valid and interesting and correctly attributed. Generally well structured. Well presented. C 50-59% Average An adequate coverage of most obvious issues but with limited insight or originality. An average level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Generally average. Some small lapses in academic rigour. Adequate structure but minor shortcomings in awareness of purpose, scope or scale of the assignment. Adequately presented. D 40-49% Satisfactory A perfunctory exploration of only the most obvious issues with little imagination or insight. An weak level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter; Generally weak. Only the most obvious examples cited, indicating lack of depth in research. Some lapses in academic rigour. Poor structure indicating lack of clarity of purpose. Poorly presented. R 30-39% Referred A poor or inadequate coverage of the subject-matter indicating a lack of understanding – or a misunderstanding – of the issues involved and which does not satisfy the Learning Outcomes.. An inadequate level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter, Poor. Poor or inappropriate use of references. Weak or no cohesive structure. Very poor presentation (poor use of English; inadequate, poor or inappropriate illustrations.) R 20-29% Referred No apparent connection between the material presented and the assignment brief and consequent failure satisfy the Learning Outcomes. An inadequate level of knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the subject matter, Very poor. No apparent structure No or inadequate references Unacceptable presentation (very poor use of English; few, poor, inappropriate or no illustrations.) R 10-19% Referred An illogical presentation of irrelevant material. No evidence of any understanding of the issues or any attempt to understand them. No attempt to address the Learning Outcomes Unacceptable. No apparent structure. No or inadequate references Unacceptable presentation (inadequate use of English, no illustrations.) R 0-09% Referred No Submission or an incomprehensible and/or a completely unacceptable standard of presentation. 4 Academic Year 2016-2017 Assignment 2 TFA1121 – History and Theory 1 A) The Clark and Pause Method Analytical Diagrams by Sue Heywood BA Architecture year 2 2008 Your Task: Individually you are asked to consider one of the following pieces of architecture: Villa Mareia by Alvar Aalto The Eames House by Charles and Ray Eames Villa Dall’Ava by Office for Metropolitain Architecture Marie Short House by Glenn Murcutt Villa La Roche by Le Corbusier Esherick House by Louis Kahn You will need to find references in the main library or in the Design Centre. The best source of information might be the Architectural Periodicals Index which is available through Summon. Ask Design Centre or Library staff for logging on guidance. Analytical Diagrams 5 With reference to the book CLARK H & PAUSE M (1985) Precedents in Architecture. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York  Carry out an analysis of the chosen building using the Clark and Pause method  Select another building from the book that you feel is similar in type and size to the chosen example.  Compare each diagram you have drawn for your chosen example with those for the building selected from the book  Comment briefly on the differences/similarities in each Clark and Pause category including and especially the Parti diagram. Note: It is important that you provide yourself with a clear and coherent framework to make pertinent observations and comparisons between the two buildings. Your analysis should be exactly in the style of the Clark and Pause book. Think very carefully about each diagram. B) Your Own Analytical Diagrams With reference to the same chosen building, by using carefully annotated (3D) drawings and diagrams illustrate your understanding of the following attributes:  Dialogue The sense of harmony (or not) between the building and the space. How do the parts work together to create a kind of dialogue, or a sense that there is a common theme to which the components subscribe. What do you think the primary formal and spatial components are? How does the building and the space relate?  Balance The principle that there is a sense of equilibrium about an architectural composition. Volumescan be balanced by voids, spaces by forms, forms by forms, spaces by spaces, calmness by activity.  Hierarchy/Dominance Articulation of the importance or significance of a form or space by its size, shape or placement relative to other forms and spaces in the same place. The order of priorities for forms and spaces, structure, circulation, massing etc.  Axis/Datum A line or lines established by two or more points in space or a line/plane/volume that by its continuity and regularity serves to collect and gather forms and spaces. A distinctive element in the composition of the whole place that helps an observer to orientate his or herself within the space.  Geometrical Transformations The principle that an architectural or urban concept or a geometric organisation can be strengthened and built upon by a series of discrete manipulations and transformations. Is the Geometry of the chosen building unique in the space, or part of a greater composition of geometries?  Rhythm/Repetition The use of recurring structural and constructional patterns and resultant rhythms to organise a series of forms and spaces.  Proportion/Scale The relationships between the proportions and sizing of elements of a building/place, usually with reference to human size and proportions.  Articulation A clear expression of the individual elements of a architectural/urban composition, consistent with their function. Work Required: A3 document. Illustrated report submitted for formative Assessment to QSS reception at 12.15pm on 10th March 2017 Illustrated report submitted via Unilearn for final assessment at 16.15pm on 5th May 2017 Carl Meddings December 2016 Indicative reading: Bentley, I. (ed) (1985) Responsive Environments Routledge Ching, F. (2009) Architectural Graphics 5th Edition John Wiley & Sons Ching, F. (2007) Architecture: Form, Space and Order 3rd ed. John Wiley & Sons Clark. H, Pause. M (2012) Precedents in Architecture: Analytic Diagrams, Formative Ideas, and Partis 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons Cullen, G. (1961) The Concise Townscape Routledge Dernie, D. (2014) Architectural Drawing Laurence King Farrelly, L. (2014) Representational Techniques 2nd Edition Bloombury Garcia, M. (2010) The Diagrams of Architecture John Wiley & Sons