Design Visualization - Project 3a (Site Analysis)

This was the third project assigned to us, and the objective of this project is to help students to identify and understand what are the key factors affecting the site and how things can be present in a systematic and analytically ways of drawing. For this project, we were required to apply what we had learned in class in the analysis report.

First, we were required to form a group of 5 to 6 members and my group included Ling Rong, Sharon Lim, Chee Siang and JiaJian. Each group need to conduct a 50m radius site study in the vicinity of Taylors University Lakeside Campus and each group needs to produce a site analysis presentation in 2 A1 landscape format which include the site plan, floor plan, site photos, site sketches, measurement of site, analysis diagrams, bubble diagrams, sensory factors and S.W.O.T analysis. Lastly, we also need to prepare a verbal presentation which is not more than 15 minutes.

The things that should be considered in our site analysis report including :

1.  Physical Attributes: site, topography, hydrology, sun path.  

2.  Biological Attributes: plants, animals.

3.  Cultural Attributes: human activities, events.

4.  Integration & Synthesis: some general statistic.   

5.  S.W.O.T analysis: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and potential Threats 

After about a week or more of visiting our sites for many times to get the exact measurement, to analyse the factors affecting the site, sun path and such we had finally done with our two A1 report. We sketched and drew everything on a few pieces of A3 papers first, then we scanned them and arrange using photoshop and lastly printed it out. 

Through this assignment, I had learned more about conducting a proper site analysis report. I had also learned to present ideas and information in a more systematic form. During the time working on this assignment together with my group members, I had learned how to work in a group as well. For example, being open minded to others opinions and suggestions so that we can get better and improve from time to time. Besides, I had now understand the detailing and key contents that should be included in a site analysis report.
In conclusion, I would say this assignment is definitely a big step to get myself prepared before entering degree in a few months time as it really widen my views and knowledge about site analysis which we will be doing a lot in degree.