ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-II(SINGLE VOLUME)
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The official GTU curriculum for ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-II(SINGLE VOLUME) (subject code 3325001) as prescribed for DS · Semester 2 divides the course into 6 units, covering 33 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 (3325001)Unit 1 Data Collection
- 1.1. Case Study of existing single volume buildings - from any of the above topics. • Primary data collection : On Site • Secondary data collection : From Books, Magazines, Internet, etc.
Unit 2 Development of Concept and Preparing Sketch Design
- 2.1. Form - primary tool for a designer
- 2.2. Shape - principal identifying form as it results from the specific configuration of a form’s surfaces and edges
- 2.3. Size - dimensions of form i.e. length, width & depth which determine the proportions
- 2.4. Scale and proportion
- 2.5. Function – as the precondition for the design • State the requirements • Derivation of the form keeping in mind the functional requirements. Activity-space relationship
Unit 3 Preparing Site Plan
- 3.1. Building orientation on site
Unit 4 Design Development Drawings
- 4.1. Development of floor plans, sections, elevations and spatial relationships at appropriate scale.
- 4.2. Development of elevations and sections with respect to building finishes fenestrations and levels.
- 4.3. Draw an axonometric/isometric view of the designed building
Unit 5 Final Presentation Drawings and model
- 5.1. Final presentation drawings with rendering
- 5.2. Preparation of a model Architectural Design -II Course Code: 3325001 GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/12-13 Gujarat State Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics
Unit 6 Unit 6
- 5. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIO TABLE WITH HOURS (Theory) Not Applicable
- 6. SUGGESTED LIST OF EXERCISES/PRACTICAL The assignment/practical/exercises should be properly designed and implemented with an attempt to develop different types of skills so that the students are able to acquire above mentioned competencies. S. o. Unit o. Practical/ Exercises Approx Hours Required
- 1. 01 Design Project - I (Design of a Single Volume Building) Collect data related to the given building, select case study and appraise them. 16
- 2. 02 Prepare conceptual sketches and finalized design for the given requirements. 32
- 3. 03 Draw site plan, floor plans, sections, elevations and axonometric/isometric view of the design project. 16
- 4. 04 Prepare final presentation drawings with one perspective view 16
- 5. 05 Prepare a model to suitable scale 12
- 6. 06 Design project - II (Time problem ) 20 TOTAL 112 Important Notes: This subject has extensive theory component taught in the practical classes itself; so as to develop and encourage subject related skills. Theory is to be taught during design process and in co-relation to other subjects. • For this unique teaching process, each student needs to be attended by the concerned faculty individually and hence this subject should be treated as a ‘Tutorial’ subject. • The design process is carried out with the help of individual discussions and design jury sessions arranged by the faculty.
- 7. SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDE T ACTIVITIES Following is the list of proposed student activities like: interactive group discussions, course/topic based seminars, internet based assignments, teacher guided self learning activities, course/library/internet/lab based Mini-Projects, etc. These could be individual or group-based.
- 7.1. Identify and explore the design of single volume buildings from surroundings.
- 7.2. Explore various concepts for designing small buildings. Architectural Design -II Course Code: 3325001 GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/12-13 Gujarat State
- 8. SUGGESTED LEAR I G ACTIVITIES A. List of Books Sr. o. Title of Book/Journals Author Publication
- 1. Architecture – Form, Space & Order Francis D.K.Ching John Wiley & Sons
- 2. Visual Dictionary of Architecture Francis D.K.Ching John Wiley & Sons
- 3. Neufert Data Standards Ernst Neufert Archon Books
- 4. Building Drawing Shah, Kale, Patki Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing
- 5. Architecture + Design Journal/Magazine Media Transasia Group
- 6. Inside Outside Journal/Magazine Business India Group B. List of Major Equipment/ Instrument
- 8.1. Measuring Tape, Laser Distance Measurer, Digital Camera, etc.
- 8.2. Architectural Drafting instruments C. List of Software/Learning Websites -------------- .A--------------------
- 9. COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPME T COMMITTEE Faculty Members from Polytechnics • Prof. Bhaskar J. Iyer, H.O.D Architecture, Govt. Polytechnic, Vadnagar • Prof. Poonam A. Trambadia, Lecturer in Architecture, Govt. Girls Polytechnic, Ahmedabad • Prof. Vishal K. Mashruwala, Lecturer in Architecture, Govt. Polytechnic for Girls, Ahmedabad • Prof. Astha J. Panchal, Lecturer in architecture, Govt. Girls Polytechnic, Ahmedabad. Co-ordinator and Faculty Members from ITTTR Bhopal • Prof. M. C. Paliwal, Associate Professor Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engg.