Department of Architectural Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Technology
ARCH 3510 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V
Precedent Studies
Good design is often informed and inspired by precedent studies of previously designed projects. For this assignment, you will select two examples of HOSTELS. You are to compare and contrast. Try to use same scale of floor plans.
Your digital presentation can incorporate text, images, quotes, etc. to describe basic facts about the project, for example: Location, Designer, Owner/Advocate, Date Constructed, Cost.
You will analyze each project with simple diagramsusing Photos, plans sections and elevations to define:
Program
Public vs. private
Hierarchy
Approach and Circulation etc.
Location
Light
Scale
Interior Details
A short 200 – 300 word narrative description of the design approach should be part of the presentation.
Do not forget to list of resources that you used.
