DESIGN STUDIO PROJECT 2 : LIFE CAPSULE

DESIGN STUDIO PROJECT 2 : LIFE CAPSULE

Objectives of Project

1. To further the student’s concern about elementary user needs

2. To introduce and create an awareness of scale and proportion of the human body

3. To introduce the role of human behavior in shaping the space

4. To explore how human anthropometry and ergonomics relating to space

Learning Outcomes of this Project

1. To explore objective parameters of design process through solving real-life architectural problems

2. Be able to distinguish and discern the role of scale and proportion in the relationship between the

human body and a designed space or enclosure

3. Understanding of human factors to the design of space (its size, shape, and how appropriate it is

for the task) to improve comfort, safety, and productivity

4. To explore the relation of form and function

TASK

1. Design a space –maximum 12 cu. m – for 24 hours use

for single occupancy, which we call ‘Life Capsule’. (in group of 3)

2. We were allowed to imagine the capsule in any setting from desert to the Poles, from dream city to outer space

3. Decide on the activities you wish to have in the confined space

4. Re-conceptualization of items found in a room –bed, chair…- is key to this project

Submission Requirement

1. Presentation Panel A2 Boards (1 or 2)

2. Model (Refer to your lecture for scale and type e.g. section, detail model)

3. Verbal Presentation 5 minutes

THE LIFE CAPSULE

FINAL MASK                                                    PROCESs  

THE PRESENTATION BOARD

REFLECTION

Lifelong Learning

Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

In this project, I've learned a lot about how to manage and design within a space. Not only that, this project also required creative thinking skills, which made me think creatively in order to creative the life capsule within the dimension and volume given. The most challenging thing that I  faced in this project is to create a small space which can allow three or four activities going on in the life capsule. Not only that, I had a very good experience working in a team as teamwork is very important in this project. Last but not least is the time management, which always come to a problem and this has made me manage my time in a more proper way.