Architecture Research

IND 2130 History of Architectural Design II Semester Project

Project Statement: An international competition is taking place. Parks are being selected in the home towns of prominent architects/designers. The competition committee is asking you as designers to create an area in the park to commemorate the famous architect. This area (pavilion, gazebo, etc.) is to be a covered area with a drinking fountain, benches, and a placard commemorating the architect/designer. Your design should reflect the spirit of the architects designs.

Project Requirements:

• Part 1: Precedent Study – Research the assigned architect/designer. o Reported in a minimum of 5 page paper

▪ 1-2 pages giving background information on architect/designer ▪ 2-6 pages analyzing work - select at least three projects designed by the

person you are researching. Analyze the structure, materials and methods used. Write the findings from your analysis. This should be in your own words from your analysis. You can include quotes from other sources about the structure, but most of the work should be your own insight. Include image(s) of the structure or piece of furniture, etc. that you are discussing. The analysis should be at least one page for each example you choose.

o Minimum of 5 sources (2 must be from books-not google research) o Use APA or MLA format o Include information on:

▪ The Architects/Designers Personal Background ▪ The Time Period during which they practiced ▪ Other designers or movements that influenced their work ▪ Characteristics that identify their work ▪ Identify at least three of their projects and include images

• Part 2: Power Point Presentation on your designer/architect – This should include information from the precedent study. Share the information you have learned about. Be sure to use good PPT methods and only include bulleted information.

o Minimum of 5 slides o Style of presentation (Font, color, etc. reflects the essence of the designer) o Be sure to use citation for information and images included in the presentation

• Part 3: Model of proposed Design (scale: 1/2”=1’-0”) (Do not Exceed approximately 12” x 12”)

o The design should: ▪ Be limited to 400 square feet ▪ Reflect the design of the given architect (style, materials, etc.) ▪ Include a drinking fountain, benches, and placard

▪ Be ADA compliant

• Summary of the Designers background and Accomplishments (Similar to what you would see on the placard)

o This should be graphically sharp and mounted to be displayed with the model

Due Dates: (will be listed in Canvas) • Precedent Study

• Power Point Presentation

• Final Presentation (Model and Oral presentation)