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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE
AECHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 5
(ARC60306/ARC3117/ARC3118)
MODULE OUTLINE
March 2016
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Architecture Design Studio 5 (ARC60306/ARC3117/ARC3118): MARCH 2016 v2 1
Programme Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
Module ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 5 (ARC60306/ARC3117/ARC3118)
Prerequisite Architecture Design Studio 4
Credit Hours 8
Classification Core
Module Coordinator See Kwang Li (Kwangli.see@taylors.edu.my)
Instructors Ar. Patmaselvi Paramarajah, Ar. Fadzwin Hashim, Indrani Vanniasingham,
Ar. Hanani Zain , Ar. Anand Krishnan, Caleb Chan, Ar. Alice Lim,
Hafiz Amirol , Ar. Kenny Chong , Liu Ngee Song
Module Synopsis
Architecture Design Studio 5 focuses on the theme of place-making for the urban street. It aims to explore
and provide appropriate architectural solutions in designing a community library for the city’s inhabitants.
Students will begin by conducting preliminary studies in that introduces them to the studies and context of
urbanity through the analysis and documentation of the current urban condition of a selected inner-city site.
This will be done in concurrence with the research of urban infill and community library precedents, and their
architectural responses. By the end of the module, students will have developed an appropriate scheme for
an urban contemporary community library within a dense inner-city street environment that takes into
consideration an understanding of applicable current legislations, building technologies and cultural
imperatives of the site and its surroundings.
Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. To introduce aspects of the city and urbanity in relation to architectural design
2. To develop an awareness and application of legislative requirements and socio-behavioural patterns
of urban environments and communities in architectural design
3. To explore key stages involved in architectural design development
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Module Learning Outcomes (MLO)
The objectives of the module are translated into a number of Module Learning Outcomes (MLO), mapped to
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC).
No. MLO PLO TGC
1
Analyze the site character and identify conditions of the urban streetscape and urban
behavioural patterns 2 1
2
Analyze case studies to gain understanding of architectural response for urban infill
sites to inform the design project 6 2
3
Analyze case studies to gain understanding of the role and spatial programming of a
community library in an urban setting 6 2
4
Demonstrate the fundamental knowledge of Design Codes and Regulations
3 1
5
Design within the constraints of feasibility and in response to design codes and
statutory requirements 3 1,3
6
Produce plan-section and elevational studies to explore and resolve relevant
aesthetic, construction and environmental issues in the design development phase
3 3,4
7
Produce a design outcome for an urban contemporary community library that
encompasses the appropriate site-specific architectural responses through its formal,
cultural, legislative, structural and environmental design solutions
4,1 3,4
8
Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), models and presentations to verbally and
visually communicate architectural ideas and scheme. 5 6,8
Modes of Delivery and TIMeS
This is an 8 credit hour module conducted over a period of 14 weeks. The modes of delivery will be in the
form of lectures, tutorials, and self-directed study. The breakdown of the contact hours for the module is as
follows:
Lecture: 2 hours per week
Tutorial: 8 hours per week
Self-directed study: 12 hours per week
Office Hours
You are encouraged to visit the instructor/lecturer/tutor concerned for assistance during office hours. If the
office hours do not meet your schedule, notify the instructor and set appointment times as needed.

TIMeS
TIMeS will be used as a communication tool and information portal for students to access module materials,
project briefs, assignments and announcements.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)*
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture programme has as its objectives that graduates exemplify
the following Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) that will enable them to:
No. Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
1
Produce designs at appropriate complexity and scales up to the schematic level using appropriate
communication tools
2
Demonstrate understanding of cultural, historical and established architectural theories, philosophies
and context
3
Demonstrate creativity, innovation and imagination and translate these into an architectural design
solution
4
Develop design to a level for regulatory application for Building Plan submission that complies to the
requirements of local authorities, including understanding of building regulations, basic building
construction and materials, environmental considerations and building services
5
Translate design into construction drawings with appropriate construction details and use established
architectural drawing convention
6 Work in a team and participate in the design process
*Source: The Manual of Accreditation for Architecture Programmes, Board of Architects Malaysia, 2013

Architecture Design Studio 5 (ARC60306/ARC3117/ARC3118
Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC)
The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s University is focused on developing the Taylor’s
Capabilities (TGC) in its students; capabilities that encompass the knowledge, cognitive capabilities and soft
skills of its graduates.
1. Discipline Specific Knowledge
1.1 Able to put theories into
1.2 Understand ethical issues
1.3 Understand professional practice
2. Lifelong Learning
2.1 Learn independently
2.2 Locate, extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively
2.3 Be intellectual engaged
3. Thinking and Problem Solving skills
3.1 Think critically and creatively
3.2 Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective solutions
4. Communication Skills
4.1 Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes
5. Interpersonal Skills
5.1 Understand team dynamics and mobilize the power of teams
5.2 Understand and assume leadership
6. Intrapersonal Skills
6.1 Manage oneself and be self
6.2 Reflection one’s action and learning
6.3 Embody Taylor’s core values
7. Citizenship and Global Perspectives
7.1 Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives
7.2 Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement
8. Digital Literacy
8.1 Effective use of ICT and related technology
Types of Assessments and Feedback
You will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments.
participation in discussions and feedback sessions. Summative assessment will inform you about the level of
understanding and performance capabilities achieved at the end of the module.
No. Assessment Components
1 Preliminary Studies
2 Final Project Individual
3 TGC Portfolio Individual
ARC60306/ARC3117/ARC3118): MARCH 2016 v2
The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s University is focused on developing the Taylor’s
1. Discipline Specific Knowledge
theories into practice
issues in the context of the field of study
professional practice within the field of study
Learn independently
Locate, extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively
Be intellectual engaged
3. Thinking and Problem Solving skills
Think critically and creatively
Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective solutions
Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes
Understand team dynamics and mobilize the power of teams
Understand and assume leadership
Manage oneself and be self–reliant
Reflection one’s action and learning
Embody Taylor’s core values
7. Citizenship and Global Perspectives
Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives
Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement
Effective use of ICT and related technology
and Feedback
You will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessment involves
understanding and performance capabilities achieved at the end of the module.
Type MLO Submission Presentation
Group Week 04 Week 04
Individual
Summative
Formative
Refer to
Module
Schedule
(p.8) for
Submission
Breakdown
Refer to
Module
Schedule
(p.8) for
Submission
Breakdown
Individual Week 16 -
4
The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s University is focused on developing the Taylor’s Graduate
Formative assessment involves
Weightage
30%
Refer to
) for
70%
Pass/Fail

Assessment Components
1. Preliminary Studies
The Preliminary Studies is a preparatory assignment that focuses on investigating basic notions of the
city, and learning from examples of urban infill community libraries around the world. This assignment
aims to firstly introduce students to the basics in urban design and its relation to architecture, and
secondly, studying and determining the programmatic function, societal role and spatial layout of a
community library and architectural responses for urban infills.
The Preliminary Studies comprises of three components: Site Documentation, Site Analysis, and Precedent
Studies of Urban Infills and Community libraries.. The Site Documentation and Site Analysis will equip
students with a firm understanding of the site they will be working with this semester, while the
Precedent Studies will provide an insight into architectural responses for designing an urban infill
contemporary community library.
The outcome of the Preliminary Studies will include the production of site documentation materials
(drawings and models in both digital and physical copy for further use), a comprehensive analysis of the
site, and a detailed case study of a relevant urban infill and community library.
2. Final Project
For the rest of the semester, students will concentrate on designing a community library within an urban
infill site. The design of the building consist of appropriate architectural responses that address the
aspects of the urban street context and user behavioural patterns as discerned and analysed in the
Preliminary Studies.
Apart from developing an appropriate formal and elevational strategy in response to the character of the
street, the design should take into consideration a holistic application of structural, spatial, technical and
environmental requirements to address the user needs for an urban community library. This will include a
focus on lighting and acoustic design, as well as design of the façade and building envelope that is of a
coherent language to the overall design scheme.
3. Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities Portfolio
The Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) Portfolio is a document that collates all assessments produced in
a module and reflects a student’s acquisition of the Module Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate
Capabilities.
• For students enrolled in the 2011 Programme Structure
The TGC portfolio is an edited A3-size bound document that includes all the assessments produced in the
module. Visual diary and process of work (packaged) are to be included as part of the portfolio
submission. Students must reflect on their learning through the TGC Portfolio Form.
• For students enrolled in the 2012 Programme Structure onwards
Each student is to develop an ePortfolio, a web-based portfolio in the form of a personal academic blog.
The ePortfolio is developed progressively for all modules taken throughout Semesters 1 to 5, and
culminates with a final Portfolio in printed form produced in the final semester. The printed Portfolio
must encapsulate the acquisition of Programme Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities,
and showcases the distinctiveness and identity of the student as a graduate of the programme.

Marks and Grading Table
Assessments and grades will be returned within two weeks of your submission. You will be given
grades and necessary feedback for each submission. The grading system is shown below:
Grade Marks
Grade
Points
Definition Description
A 80 – 100 4.00 Excellent
Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding
capacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of
module matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base.
A- 75 – 79 3.67 Very Good
Evidence of good grasp of module matter; critical
capacity and analytical ability; understanding of relevant
issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.
B+ 70 – 74 3.33
Good
Evidence of grasp of module matter; critical capacity and
analytical ability, reasonable understanding of relevant
issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.B 65 – 69 3.00
B- 60 – 64 2.67
Pass
Evidence of some understanding of the module matter;
ability to develop solutions to simple problems;
benefitting from his/her university experience.
C+ 55 – 59 2.33
C 50 – 54 2.00
D+ 47 – 49 1.67
Marginal Fail
Evidence of nearly but not quite acceptable familiarity
with module matter, weak in critical and analytical skills.
D 44 – 46 1.33
D- 40 – 43 1.00
F 0 – 39 0.00 Fail
Insufficient evidence of understanding of the module
matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited
or irrelevant use of the literature.
WD - - Withdrawn
Withdrawn from a module before census date, typically
mid-semester [refer to Description 1 below].
F(W) 0 0.00 Fail
Withdrawn after census date, typically mid-semester
[refer to Description 2 below].
IN - - Incomplete
An interim notation given for a module where a student
has not completed certain requirements with valid
reason or it is not possible to finalise the grade by the
published deadline.
P - - Pass Given for satisfactory completion of practicum.
AU - - Audit
Given for a module where attendance is for information
only without earning academic credit.

Description 1: Week 3 to week 7 (inclusive) for long semester, or week 3 to week 5 (inclusive) for short
semester. A short semester is less than 14 weeks. Not applicable for audit and internship.
Description 2: After week 7 for long semester, or after week 5 for short semester. A short semester is less
than 14 weeks. Not applicable for audit and internship.
Coursework Assessments and Final Examination
A student, who fails to attempt all assessment components worth 20% or more, including final exam and
final presentation, will result in failing the module irrespective of the marks earned, even though he/she has
achieved 50% or more in the overall assessment. Student will not be allowed to resit the examination (or
resubmit an assessment).

Module Schedule (subject to change at short notice)
Week/
Date
Topics/Lectures/Submissions
Lecture Tutorial
Self-directed
Study
Hours Hours Hours
Week 1
29/3
31/3
Module Introduction
Project 1 Briefing
Case Study & Site Analysis
Ar. Kenny Chong
Mapping Research
2 8 12
Week 2
5/4
7/4
Lecture 01: Urban Analysis: Spatial and
Perceptional Study Tools
Dr. Suchi
Lecture 1 Case Studies
Site Analysis,
Documentation
& Precedent
Studies
2 8 12
Week 3
12/4
14/4
Lecture 02 Diagram and Mapping
See Kwang Li Lecture 2 Case studies
Site Analysis,
Documentation
& Precedent
Studies
2 8 12
Week 4
19/4
21/4
Lecture 03: Community and Place making
Lecture 04: The Asian Urban Street
Ar. Alice Lim, Ar. Caleb Tan
Preliminary Studies Submission (30%)
Lecture 3
and 4
Case studies
Site Analysis,
Documentation
& Precedent
Studies
2 8 12
Week 5
26/4
28/4
Lecture 05 :Future Libraries
Ar. Anand Krishnan
Project Brief 2 Introduction
Lecture
5
Task:
Design Strategies
Task:
Study Models for
Massing
Exploration
Week 6
3/5
5/5
Lecture 06:Design Exploration &
Development Strategies (Part 1)
Ar. Fadzwin Hashim
Lecture 07: Design Exploration &
Development Strategies (Part 2)
Indrani Vanniasingham
Sketch Design (Design strategy / Response)
Lecture 6
Task:
Design Strategies
Task:
Study Models for
Massing
Exploration
2 8 12

Week 7
10/5
12/5
Sketch Design (Massing/Space-Planning)
Interim Submission #1 (20%)
12 May 2016
Lecture 7
Discussion:
Building Setback
& Fire Escapes
Task:
Plan-Section
Studies
1 9 12
Mid semester Break
Week 8
24/5
26/5
Design Development
Lecture 08: Regulatory Codes & Compliance
Ar. Hanani Zain
Lecture 8
Note: Massing &
Formal Strategy
Finalised
Research:
Façade &
Structural Design
1 9 12
Week 9
31/5
2/6
Design Development
Lecture 09: Façade Design Lecture 9
Discussion:
Formal, Structural
& Spatial
Programming
Task:
Structural Design
and Narratives
2 8 12
Week 10
7/6
9/6
Design Development
Lecture 10: Façade Detail and
Constructability
Liu Ngee Song
Lecture
10
2 8 12
Week 11
14/6
16/6
Design Development
Lecture 11 : Presentation Skill
Hafiz Amirol
Interim Pinup #2 (20%)
Note: Plans to
be Finalised
Task:
Lighting &
Acoustics Design
Details
2 8 12
Week 12
21/6
23/6
Design Visualization
-
Production of
Presentation
Model and
Panels
Final Project
Submission
Materials
10 12
Week 13
28/6
30/6
Design Visualization
Pre-final Review #1
-
Production of
Presentation
Model and
Panels
Final Project
Submission
Materials
10 12
Hari Raya Break
Week 14
12/7
14/7
Final Submission (30%)
External Review (date to be confirmed)
- Submission
Final Project
Submission
Materials
12

Week 15 Study Leave Week - TGC Portfolio
12
Week 16 Examination Week
TGC e-Portfolio Submission
- - TGC Portfolio
Note: The Module Schedule above is subject to change at short notice.
Week 02 Friday (11 March) Last day to add/drop a module
Week 07 Friday (13 May) Last day for subject/module withdrawal with WD grade
Week 11 Friday (17 June) Last day for subject/module withdrawal with F(W) grade
Main References:
1. Lynch, K. 1979. The Image Of The City. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press.
2. Gehl, J. 2010. Cities for People. Washington: Island Press
3. Gehl, J. (2011). Life between buildings: using public space. Washington, DC: Island Press. 
4. Bryan Lawson. (2001). The language of space [electronic resource]. Oxford: Architectural.
5. Baker, G. 1989. Design Strategies In Architecture (2nd Ed.). New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
6. Hertzberger, H. 1991. Lessons For Students In Architecture. Rotterdam: 010 Publishers.
7. Gifford, R. (2014). Environmental Psychology Matters. Annual Review of Psychology, 65(1), 541–
579. http://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-010213-115048
8. Porteous, J. D. (1977). Environment & behavior : planning and everyday urban life. Reading, 
Mass; London etc: Addison-Wesley.
Additional References:
1. Norberg-schulz. (1966). Intentions in Architecture (New edition). MIT Press.
2. Franck, K. A., & Stevens, Q. (2007). Loose space: possibility and diversity in urban life. London;
New York: Routledge.
3. Jacobs, J. 1961. The Death and Life of Great American Cities. (1st Ed.). New York: Random
House
4. Jean Hillier, Emma Rooksby, and Habitus 2000 (Conference) (2000: Perth). (2005). Habitus: a   
sense of place (2nd ed.). Aldershot: Ashgate.
5. Whyte, W.H. 1980. The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces (1st Ed.). New York: Project for Public
Spaces Inc
6. Larice, M., Macdonald, E. (ed.) 2012. The Urban Design Reader. (2nd Ed.).

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Student-centered Learning
The module uses the Student-centered Learning (SCL) approach. Utilization of SCL embodies most
of the principles known to improve learning and to encourage student’s participation. SCL requires
students to be active, responsible participants in their own learning and instructors are to facilitate
the learning process. Various teaching and learning strategies such as experiential learning,
problem-based learning, site visits, group discussions, presentations, working in group and etc.
can be employed to facilitate the learning process. In SCL, students are expected to be:
active in their own learning;
self-directed to be responsible to enhance their learning abilities;
able to cultivate skills that are useful in today’s workplace;
active knowledge seekers;
active players in a team.
Attendance and Student Participation
Attendance is compulsory. Any student who arrives late after the first half-hour of class will be
considered as absent. The lectures and tutorials will assist you in expanding your ideas and your
assessments. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass the module and/or be eligible for
the final examination and/or presentation.
Students will be assessed based on their performance throughout the semester. Students are
expected to attend and participate actively in class. Class participation is an important component
of every module. Your participation in the module is encouraged. You have the opportunity to
participate in the following ways:
Your ideas and questions are welcomed, valued and encouraged.
Your input is sought to understand your perspectives, ideas and needs in planning module
revision.
You have opportunities to give feedback and issues will be addressed in response to that
feedback.
Do reflect on your performance in Portfolios.
Student evaluation on your views and experiences about the module are actively sought and
used as an integral part of improvement in teaching and continuous improvement.

Late Submission Penalty
The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason e.g.
a medical certificate. Any work submitted after the deadline (which may have been extended) shall
have the percentage grade assigned to the work on face value reduced by 10% for the first day
and 5% for each subsequent day late. A weekend counts as one (1) day.
Individual members of staff shall be permitted to grant extensions for assessed work that they
have set if they are satisfied that a student has given good reasons.
Absenteeism at intermediate or final presentation will result in zero mark for that presentation.
The Board of Examiners may overrule any penalty imposed and allow the actual mark achieved to
be used if the late submission was for a good reason.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism, which is an attempt to present another person’s work as your own by not
acknowledging the source, is a serious case of misconduct which is deemed unacceptable by the
University.
"Work" includes written materials such as books, journals and magazine articles or other papers
and also includes films and computer programs. The two most common types of plagiarism are
from published materials and other students’ works.
1. Published Materials
In general, whenever anything from someone else’s work is used, whether it is an idea, an
opinion or the results of a study or review, a standard system of referencing should be used.
Examples of plagiarism may include a sentence or two, or a table or a diagram from a book or
an article used without acknowledgement.
Serious cases of plagiarism can be seen in cases where the entire paper presented by the
student is copied from another book, with an addition of only a sentence or two by the
student.
While the former can be treated as a simple failure to cite references, the latter is likely to be
viewed as cheating in an examination.
Though most assignments require the need for reference to other peoples’ works, in order to
avoid plagiarism, students should keep a detailed record of the sources of ideas and findings
and ensure that these sources are clearly quoted in their assignment. Note that plagiarism also
refers to materials obtained from the Internet too.
2. Other Students’ Works
Circulating relevant articles and discussing ideas before writing an assignment is a common
practice. However, with the exception of group assignments, students should write their own
papers. Plagiarising the work of other students into assignments includes using identical or
very similar sentences, paragraphs or sections. When two students submit papers that are very
similar in tone and content, both are likely to be penalised.
Guide for Writing References:
- http://taylorslibrary.taylors.edu.my/user_skills/user_support_students

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