[SOLVED] Assignment 2 Design Investigation

Assignment 2: Design Investigation

Overview

This assignment is an individual design investigation. It involves a study and interpretation of the Ancient Classical – Western landscape tradition. You will examine both a historical and a contemporary precedent and then use those insights to inform. your own conceptual design. The final submission will consist of 20 A3 panels compiled into a single PDF document.

Assignment Structure

Part A: Historical Precedent (15%)

Select one significant Ancient Classical Western landscape or garden, such as those from Ancient Greece or Rome. Your analysis should focus on the design principles, materials, cultural significance, and spatial organization.

Suggested content (5-6 A3 panels):

– Site name, location, and time period

– Historical and cultural context

– Site layout, spatial order, geometry, and axes

– Use of vegetation, water, and built structures

– Visual documentation (photos, drawings, site plans)

– Key design principles and their meanings

Part B: Contemporary Precedent (15%)

Select a modern landscape design that draws upon classical traditions. This may include gardens by designers such as Dan Kiley or Paul Bangay. Explore how classical ideas are adapted for contemporary use.

Suggested content (5-6 A3 panels):

– Project name, location, date, and designer

– Purpose and context of the design

– Visual layout and key features

– Connection to classical precedents (axes, symmetry, plantings)

– Interpretation of classical ideas in a modern context

– Comparison with your chosen historical precedent

Part C: Design Interpretation (30%)

Using insights from both the historical and contemporary examples, develop a conceptual design for a modern site inspired by Ancient Classical principles.

You may choose a site such as a public plaza, university courtyard, urban rooftop, or cultural garden.

Suggested content (8–10 A3 panels):

– Project title and design brief (site type, purpose, users)

– Concept statement (design goals and inspiration)

– Site plan and spatial arrangement (hand drawn or digital)

– Perspective drawings or sketches

– Pathways, axes, symmetry, and focal elements

– Planting palette (Mediterranean style. olive, cypress, laurel)

– Material palette (stone, gravel, terracotta, tiles)

– Reference to historical and modern precedents in your design

– Reflection and evaluation of the design process

Suggested Panel Breakdown (20 A3 Panels)

l Cover Page – Title, your name, project name

Historical Precedent – Images, diagrams, analysis

Contemporary Precedent – Images, analysis, comparison

Site Introduction – Site type and user context

Concept Statement – Written summary with visuals

Site Plan – Drawing with annotations

Perspective or Section – Visual representation

Spatial Diagrams – Paths, geometry, layout

Planting Palette – Species selection and layout

Materials Palette – Surfaces, structures, textures

Summary and Reflection – What you learned and applied

Tools & Support

You are not required to use advanced design software. Basic tools such as Canva, PowerPoint, or hand-drawn sketches are acceptable. You may seek assistance from:

– Free tools: Canva, Floorplanner, SketchUp Free, Planner5D