ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO V
PROJECT 2. Community Centre for the Cultural and Creative City
Aim: to develop an architectural narration for place making in the city and to perform an integrated design.
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Architectural design strategy should be further resolved a) by design through form, activity and circulation and b) for technical and services integration through concepts and components. The proposed building should be of an area of minimum 1200 m2 and a maximum of 1300 m2 and 3-5 storeys high in the given block boundaries. Apart from developing a narrative on architectural strategy in response to the relevant questions pertaining to community and its context, the design should take into consideration a holistic application of structural, spatial, technical, environmental, services, and legislative requirements to address the user needs for an urban Community Centre. This will include a focus on tropical design, lighting as well as the design of the façade and building envelope that is of a coherent language to the overall design scheme. The design outcome has to exhibit strong integration in construction and theory, within the Studio, whilst concurrently integrating with the Module on Building Services through concepts and components.
Design Intention
1. Multicultural Artisan Celebration
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Embrace and celebrate Brickfields' multicultural backdrop through the skilled hands of artisans—a vibrant expression of the third place, fostering unity through shared cultural narratives.
2. Archive and Showcase Intangible
Heritage Provide a dynamic platform for archiving and transcending intangible heritage, inviting visitors to become performers. Regardless of background, this inclusive space transforms visitors into contributors
3. Concentrating Voice Become
Brickfields' voice by consolidating fragmented pieces, standing as a powerful force against future gentrification through communal unity. In this third place, the community center becomes the rallying point—a testament to Oldenburg's vision of a neutral ground that unites and fights for a collective identity.
Urban Response Learning from the city and place
Programmatic Relationship
Urban Corridor
The Gist
Where the cultural gems take place Featured spaces
Dialogue Space. GF level
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Surrounded by lush greenery, the sunken space serves as a sanctuary for free expression of the locals. In other times, this space is also utilized as a impromptu performance stage where all forms of art are encouraged
Featured Stairs. 1F level
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Featured stairs connecting up to cafe at 1F , furnished with intermediate seatings and planters. Each cascading layer isn’t merely a physical layer, but a deliberate step away from vertical hierarchy and dependency on lift transport.
Culinary Studio. 2F level
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Accessed directly from Cafe at 1F through adjacent stairs, this studio aims to transcend the culinary crafts of local and traditional cuisines by inviting chefs to host classes that welcomes all as one; archive.
Event Gathering. RF level
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Shaded with the glass louver canopy, this space is dedicated to the locals who are attending specific functions / events happening at the roof top. At night, the glass canopy glows as of a hanging lantern, due to the activities taken place.
Presentation Boards
Model Snapshots
.12 December 2023