Module Synopsis
The subject aims to develop an understanding of the principles of building preservation and the method of recording it in three documentation methods; measured drawings, written documentation and photographic documentation. The ideas of application and management of architectural historic documentation will be presented as part of the overall knowledge of building preservation. For measured drawings, students are to document historically and architecturally significant buildings in the form of as-built drawings. The task requires 10 to 20 students per group that involve field works consisting measuring technique such as photographing, 20 sketches, use of theodolite and measuring tape. The outcomes of the subject are collections of plans, sections, elevations, details and axonometric views / models; complemented with a report that explains about the background, history, concept, style, construction and ornamentation of buildings.
Module Objectives:
To introduce several methods of documenting historic structures to preserve an accurate record of historic properties that can be used in research and other preservation activities. Besides that, its also to introduce basic preparation of measured drawings of an approved building or structure to prescribed standard.
Module Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Identify and classify architectural historic structure
2. Recognize and recall architectural historic structure documentation method
3. Recommend the appropriate method of architectural historic documentation
4. Explain the application of architectural historic documentation
5. Recognize and recall techniques of measured drawing and documentation
6. Explain the as-built building constructions, architectural details and elements
7. Describe architectural cultural heritage
8. Execute fieldwork and hands-on measurements
9. Translate measured data into scale drawings
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)
METHODS OF DOCUMENTATION AND MEASURED DRAWINGS (ARC 1215)
Assessment Components
This project is an on-site exercise where students have to sketch, document and analyse the physical and intangible qualities of the building being measured as well as the immediate context of the site. It can be from an element as broad as the urban planning itself down to the smallest detail of the ornaments used in the building.
This project will be carried out throughout the semester where students will be assigned to measure and document a historical / heritage building and translate all the data into a set of drawings. Each group will have to only measure one particular building assigned by the lecturer. Apart from doing the measuring exercise on site, students will also need to do additional research in order to piece together all the important data about the building. The model on the other hand will provide additional physical information of the building.
The report is additional documents that accompany the set of drawings for the building that is measured during the semester. Basically, the report will elaborate on the significance of the building being measured from various aspects such as architectural, historical and cultural. In this report, students are required to relate the architecture of the building to its significance, highlighting how the two support the inhabitation of the building. Students are also required to prepare a presentation, photo book and a website about their site.
Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC)
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1. Project 1 | Sketchbook and Journal
2. Project 2 | Measured Drawings and Model
3. Project 3 | Building Report
