Project 1: Building Plan/ Fire-fighting Plan

 

Working Drawings are an integral part of the construction industry and the architect’s chief means of communication with the various levels of the authorities, clients and consultants. A comprehensive knowledge of the format and conventions of working drawings, as well as an overall awareness of its importance in practice is crucial for the student.

 

Project 1 requires to:

- Identify and select a project designed from Studio 5

- Translate the selected building into a cemplete set of architectural working drawing (for submission to the authorities), utilising all the formats and conventions of working drawing as they applied in contemporary architectural practice

- Research and establish a basic understanding of statutory requirements from the authorities and fire safety guidelines and to implement the requirements into the project

- Research and establish a basic understanding of the structural system, building services, materials and other relevant technology and to apply the understanding into the project