POH JIA JOU
‘LIFE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: USING PUBLIC SPACE’
Tutor / Ar. Prince Favis Isip
PROJECT 1A : CASE STUDY
Jahn Gehl in the Life Between Buildings (1971) “examined the relationship between patterns of space use, especially outdoor activities, and the spatial properties of the physical world. He introduced the concepts of necessary, optimal and social activities.
For this particular task, we worked in a group to read Jahn Gehl’s Life Between Buildings (Chapter 1). Subsequently, we examined patterns of social activities in a city (Escolta Street, Manila Philippines) and identify ‘contact points’. The main focus is to classify the varying degrees of contact intensity. An A2 size presentation board illustrates the contact points intensity accompanied with an introduction of the city and images.
PROJECT 1B - COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ESSAY
Part 2 of the project requires us to write a comparative analysis essay based on findings from case study (Part 1) and local site research (Studio). I examined the similarities and dissimilarities based on the patterns of social activities, types of ‘contact points’, and also the varying degrees of contact intensity between the two cities. The product was a 5000-word essay.
PROJECT 2 : SYNOPSIS
Subsequent to each thematic lecture, we are required to submit a synopsis in the form of a reaction paper. Its aim is for us to read a selected reading in relation to the theme that has been discussed in class for the week and submit a reaction paper to the text. There are a total to 3 synopses.