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Building Construction & Materials
Project 1

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Tutor: Mr Stefan
FAMOUS ARCHITECT'S BUILDING
Materials Application: Architectural and Structural
The first project of BCM is an individual assignment which required a study of the application of materials in a specific building. In order to gain exposure on building materials that are universally utilised in building design, I am asked to research a building from a famous architect. This research will allow me to attain knowledge of the importance of material selection, ability to distinguish architectural and structural materials, the exploitation of material properties and the installation of materials on buildings. 

Selected Architect: Kengo Kuma
Selected Building: Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center
A2 BOARDS CONTENT
  • Background of Kengo Kuma
  • Introduction to Asakusa Culture & Tourism Center
  • Description of  5 Architectural materials and 2 Structural materials in Asakusa Culture & Tourism Center
  • An explanation of a material installation in Asakusa Culture & Tourism Center
FINALISED BOARDS
Software used: Canva
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Board 1

PROJECT 1 SUBMISSION

2 A2 Boards filled with relevant content and extra board dedicated to the references, as shown on the picture to the left and below.
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Board 2

Reflection

This project was a really fun one for me. I enjoyed having to explore an architect, Kengo Kuma, whom I have never heard of and learning the philosophies of his. I got to acquire the knowledge of applying certain materials into certain spaces and the reasonings behind them. The research process of my selected building, Asakusa Culture & Tourism Center, was really laborious yet pleasant, as there was not an abundance of data I can obtain online about the building, but having to identify some elements of the building myself brought gratification. One aspect that got me engrossed into the assignment was the freedom of designing the A2 boards to my desire. Ultimately, I hope to be able to experience more projects like this in the following semester.
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