Advanced Architectural Design
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The official GTU curriculum for Advanced Architectural Design (subject code C4325001) as prescribed for DS · Semester 2 divides the course into 6 units, covering 19 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (C4325001)Unit 1 Primary and Secondary Data collection
- 1.1. Introduction to existing residential Bungalow designed for some professionals/characters like Doctor, Actors, Politician, Musician, etc. (Concerned faculty is free to decide on any other appropriate character apart from the above). Primary data collection: With the help of site visit/visits, existing drawings, measurements and prepared drawings, photos, sketches, etc. Secondary Data Collection: Collection of data from books, magazines, internet, etc.
- 1.2. Formulation of requirements
Unit 2 Develop- ment of Concept
- 2.1. Design Requirements: Application of inferences derived from primary and secondary data collection.
- 2.2. Conceptual Design: Graphical representation of functional co- relationships between given requirements.
- 2.3. Derivation of Form: Derivation of a form with regard to functional requirements by developing activity-space relationship.
- 2.4. Building orientation on site with respect to - Form & Space, Advance Architectural Design Course Code: C4325001 Margins, Wind direction, Natural light & ventilation, Openings, Qualities of architectural space, Structural system, landscaping, parking, etc.
- 2.5. Land-building relationship – Understanding and application of various principles of design like creating a hierarchy of spaces with reference to site topography, site surroundings, climatic considerations, etc.
Unit 3 Preparing Sketch Design
- 3.1. Order of spaces based on organizing principles like Axial, Symmetrical, Clustered, Grid, Centralized, Linear, any other, etc.
- 3.2. Two Dimensional Graphical Representation: Development of plan, sections, elevations in sketch form with spatial relationships
- 3.3. Light, space and form as essentials of architecture
- 3.4. Materials and Finishes: Development of elevations and sections with consideration of levels as well as building materials
Unit 4 Design & Develop- ment of Drawings
- 4.1. Development of floor plans, sections, elevations and spatial relationships at appropriate scale
- 4.2. Development of sections and elevations with respect to building finishes fenestrations and levels
- 4.3. Development of site layout with road network and landscaping
- 4.4. Axonometric/isometric view of the designed building as well as of the site layout
Unit 5 Space – Activity Relations- hip
- 5.1. Furniture Layout drawings for various activities / functions of the house based on given requirements
- 5.2. Site layout drawing for various activities/functions based on given requirements Advance Architectural Design Course Code: C4325001
Unit 6 Final Presentat- ion of Drawings and Models
- 6.1. Final presentation drawings with rendering
- 6.2. Preparation of a model/s
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