Solved: BE1146 detail,material + assembly
synopsis
Interior architectural design can offer opportunity to experiment with materials and design ideas; for an imaginative concept to be translated successfully into a built project it is essential to be able to explain design intentions through construction documents (technical drawings and specifications) outlining the full extent of the work including materials, dimensions and quality expected. A clear set of drawings allows a contractor or specialist fabricator to bring a scheme into reality.
The module consolidates and builds upon technological principles studied at Levels 4 and 5 and provides opportunity for knowledge to be demonstrated by an ability to deal with decision making at strategic levels; identification and analysis of problems; and synthesis of solutions. This is manifested in the application of detail, materiality and assembly to inform the philosophy of construction within your design scheme.
You will analyse problems, test ideas, use innovation, logical and lateral thinking in your solution through the comprehension of materiality, language and design influences on interior architecture and demonstrate an understanding of the constraints within the discipline of design through appropriate formal study of related technologies.
This module will be taught through lectures, seminars, directed and independent learning, and encourages you to develop an understanding of the creative and technical attributes required in the approach to interior architectural detailed design. There will be opportunity for debate, evaluation and synthesis of ideas to assist the formulation of a technology report.
Research, investigation and appraisal will be developed via attendance and
reflection on lectures, the production of a Technology Report (circa 2000 words) which includes a 1:20 Technical Section related to your BE1129 design project to evidence understanding and application of learning - submitted in semester 2. This report will require analysis and pathology of the existing building, the production of a working package of fit-out drawings and the detailed technical section; which will be discussed during the lecture series and through seminars.
The on-going production of a technology journal will aid with your learning; you will need to refer to notes throughout the year to help with your technology report and studio projects. Record the module lecture series and expand upon lectures by documenting associated reading, reflection and observation. Make use of exhibitions, lecture programmes and talks available locally and nationally and within other appropriate institutions.
By evaluating the depth and breadth of your research and analysis, through
debate and evaluation, your learning in this area will increase.
Brief
You are asked to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of building technology, structure and detailing in an integrated manner and in relation to human scale, the properties and meanings of materials and their use, and process of assembly, together with the regulatory frameworks, and health and safety considerations that guide design and interior architectural construction associated with working within a given built context; your design project BE1129. This should be in the form of a report and a detailed technical section.
Demonstrate the ability to articulate, alter and adapt existing architectures and create spaces with an awareness of context, through research, reflection, and iteration through the application of specific technological knowledge.
The emphasis of the report and section are to inform your human-scale fit-out, with demonstration of an embedded and engrained approach to detail design through materiality.
The report must be A3 in size, highly illustrative and typed and the section must be 1:20 scale, maximum A1 in size, with typed annotation. Legible extracts from sketch/work books are appropriate, all illustrations should be fully annotated using appropriate technical language/terminology and drawing conventions; metric dimensions, thicknesses, sizes, product names and specifications – succinct not descriptive.
Consequently you should develop a body of work that is both exploratory and well resolved.
You are required to produce for this module:
Analysis and pathology of the existing building
Detailed technology section
Production of a working package of fit-out drawings
Making extensive use of diagrams, sketches, working drawings and technical details your technology report will provide the following information…
Introduction
Existing building technical pathology and investigations
Listing implications
Adaptation between existing and new – connections/junctions
Structure to intervention / fit-out
Accessibility / Access for All (Building Regulations Part M)
Fire strategy (Building Regulations Part B)
Precedence study to inform design of approach of bespoke fit-out items
Detailed fit-out design to key space(s): bespoke joinery counter/unit(s) +/ new stair
Finishes / materiality / lighting / loose furniture to key space(s)
Technical appendix
Bibliography and referencing
Submission_ Technology Report
Produce an A3 2000(circa) word illustrated technical report to demonstrate how the structural, technological and detail requirements of your design project for Semester One, BE1129 project 6.1, have influenced the strategic design decisions and how these technologies manifest themselves within the final proposal.
Your report will be marked considering the following:
Clarity, structure + presentation, articulation, analysis + appraisal, authority + justification, strategy, implementation
FINAL SUMMATIVE Submission (digital) _ 16:00 Friday 26.01.2018
Submit a digital copy of your report as PDF to Turnitin.
This is the formal submission of the work. The following printed submission is a printed version of this digital submission – content should not alter.
Your report must have…
− Front cover / title page
− Contents page
− Chapters
− Bibliography (use Harvard referencing method)*
− List of illustrations (All images must be referenced in the text)
− Font must be legible and no smaller than 11pt
Illustrations within the report must be presented via professional graphic
standards. The report must reference suppliers’ information, relevant legislation, codes of practice etc. that have informed your choices and research.
Submission (printed) _ 16:00 Friday 02.02.2018
Submit a printed (A3+A1) hard copy to the staff office (EB C101)
Your final report must be professionally bound and presented. Loose or stapled paper does not constitute a formal submission and will not be marked. The format of the document is up to you and you should consider an appropriate visual language and layout to suit the nature of the work.
Module marking criteria
Technology Report = 20 credits (100%)
NB: It is the students’ responsibility to negotiate an extended deadline if appropriate. The University requires all students to submit assessed coursework by the deadline stated in the assessment brief. Where coursework is submitted without approval after the published hand-in deadline, penalties will be applied as defined in the University Policy
on the Late Submission of Work. https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/static/5007/arpdf/lateappr
Further Guidance
Lecture programme
Key issues and ideas relevant to the subject, for further enquiry. Semester 1 will focus on detail, materiality and assembly. Semester 2 will focus on case studies and approaches to implementation. Lecture notes to be documented within your Technology Journal.
Seminar discussions
Supporting the lecture programme and the submission of work, seminars will be undertaken at appropriate times to aid your enquiries, decision-making and completion of work.
Bibliography + reading
Develop further reading, be it as a consequence of a given lecture or personal endeavour to support your chosen topic. Develop your own bibliography and document this within your technology journal.
Further activities
Attend lectures, exhibitions, building visits and events; include information,
documentation and analysis of these within your technology journal.
Architecture lecture programme
This module has been timetabled to allow you to attend the Architecture
programmes Year 3 ‘Constructional + Structural Design’ BE0888 lectures
(Tuesday 15:00 – 17:00; NBD348). There are two specific lectures that you will be expected to attend (as indicated on BE1146 schedule). You are encouraged to attend the other lectures, recording them in your technology journal. Documenting the additional lecture programme will be valuable to evidence engagement in wider architectural understanding, especially for those of you wishing to continue your studies following graduation and professional experience.
- Harvard Referencing and Citations
Use the guidance available via the University webpages for academic written work.
PEARS, R & SHEILDS, G (2006) Cite them Right: the Essential Guide to Referencing and Plagiarism. 3rd edn. Newcastle: Pear Tree Books.
(available at: http://northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/library/ir/orginfo/)
indicative reading
Approved Documents B and M, available at:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/
Bizley, G. (2008) Architecture in Detail. Oxford: Elsevier
Ching, FDK (2008) Building Construction Illustrated (4th edn) London: John Wiley & Sons
Clegg, P Et al. (2007) Feilden Clegg Bradley: the Environmental Handbook London: Right Angle
Cramer, J. (2007) Architecture in Existing Fabric. Basel: Birkhauser
Cook, P. (2008) Drawing: The motive force of architecture. London: Wiley
Robbins, E. (1997) Why Architects Draw. Massachusetis: MIT Press
Edwards, B. (1994) Understanding Architecture through drawing. London: E & FN Spon
Giebeler, G. Et al. (2009) Refurbishment Manual: Maintenance, Conversions,
Extensions. Basel: Birkhauser
Hausladen,G. Ticheimann, K. (2010) Interiors Construction Manual. Basel:
Birkhauser
Hudson, J. (2010) From Brief to Build. London: Laurence King
Kula, D. Ternaux, E. (2009) Materiology. Basel: Birkhauser.
Schitich, C. (ed) (2003) In Detail: Building in Existing Fabric. Berlin: Birkhauser
Silver, P. (2008) Introduction to Architectural Technology London: Laurence King Publishing
This list is not extensive and is by no means the limit to the technological referencing you can engage with. Broaden your resources and develop a coherent reading list of your own as you develop a particular area of interest.