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 the students 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
Group Drawing Boards:
Architectural Design Project Integration:
Students must take into account the functionality of spatial requirement in relation to by-laws and regulations, ergonomics, environmental concerns and other issues to ensure a good, healthy, safe and comfortable living environment for all users.
