d r a w i n g s
d r a w i n g s
d r a w i n g s
project 1
FAMOUS ARCHITECT'S BUILDING: APPLICATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL MATERIALS
The application of materials on buildings are varies. The choice and placement of the materials on buildings can distinguish the appearance and image of a building. This project is designed as an exposure on building materials that are universally used in building design. Hence, we are required to choose any ONE of the listed architects to conduct a case study on buildings designed by the architect in the context of building materials applications as architectural and structural features together with its relation to the design concept of the chosen buildings.
SAYAMAIKE MUSUEM, JAPAN
// TADAO ANDO
Unique museum introducing Japan‘s oldest dam-type reservoir, Sayamaike pond and the history of civil engineering and flood control works. Inside the museum, we can learn more about the history of the Sayamaike Pond, oldest dam-type cistern (ダム式ため池) in Japan that constructed in early 7th century (Asuka period) at nearly 1,400 years old. It’s in use as the prefecture’s largest dam with a capacity of 2.8 million m3
final outcome
learning outcome
Through this case study, I have identified 5 architectural building materials and 2 structural materials. I have explored and understand on the reasoning of the choice of materials used on buildings together with their characters, properties and the influence on the building design in general.
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