ARCHITECTURE
CULTURE
AND
HISTORY 2
2015
Architecture Culture and History 2 provides detailed accounts of the principal developments in the Western world from the revolutionary period to the present day. Buildings will be explored with reference to major contemporary examples and the work and philosophy of significant exponents. Students will undertake a major research of a significant building, complete with investigation of the major influences that led to its development and in turn its influence in other architectural aspects.
Project 1-
Research
Timeline Analysis
The greatest architectural transformation followed Merdeka, or Independence in 1957. Kuala Lumpur and other parts of Malaysia was transformed from a colonial town into the new nation and Kuala Lumpur the new nations capital. Proud symbols of nationhood were expressed in new and daring forms. Innovative construction techniques and industrialized components changed the scale of commercial buildings and enabled the erection of the first prominent buildings and sky scrapers that shaped the nations architectural modern scene. The project is to distinguish the way in which many diverse factors contribute to the development of Modern Malaysian architecture.
Project 2-
Web Book
Klang Valley is a rich source of architectural heritage dated from pre-colonial, colonial, post independence until present times. The historical richness creates a very vibrant architectural fabric. The modern architecture emerges rapidly from 1950’s to 1970’s as the economic growth spurs. However, many historical modernistic buildings may face risk of being demolished to make way for more contemporary buildings. The findings are to be compiled in essays and to be submitted using a web book platform. Web book is a publication in digital form, consisting of text (report), images, or both.