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Medan Pasar, Kuala Lumpur

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project brief.

FAMOUS ARCHITECT'S BUILDING.

FAMOUS ARCHITECT'S BUILDING.

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This project is designed as exposure for us on building materials that are universally used in building design. Hence, we are required to choose a key building by an architect to conduct a case study analysis on the context of building materials applications such as architectural and structural features, as well as its relation to the design concept of the chosen building. By conducting this research, it helps us to explore and understand the reasoning behind material choices used with their properties, what it expresses, and also the influence on building design in general.

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REQUIREMENTS. 2 x A3 infographic

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DURATION. 31 March 2021 (Week 1) - 12 May 2021 (Week 7)

building construction. & materials

ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL, JAPAN

By analyzing the chosen building, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL, we were tasked to identify 5 architectural building materials and 2 structural building materials, as well as a study on the selection of material choices.

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REFLECTION.

This assignment required us to pick a certain architect, one of their famous buildings and study the materials utilized in construction.​ I chose Kenzo Tange and his work, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL TOKYO as I was intrigued by his methods and purpose of creating and designing his works out of cheap, unique, and simple materials for the main purpose of enhancing spatial qualities. 

From this assignment, I was able to gain a basic understanding of the identified architectural and structural materials. It involved a long and tiring process of gathering and analyzing the information, however, the research conducted was a very interesting discovery as it was a first-time experience analyzing material selections and how they can affect the design and motif of a building.

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