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ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDIES

A break down of the various aspects that need to be considered


while analyzing and studying any architectural project

CASE STUDIES
(analysis to be done for the following aspects of the project)
1. CLIENTS BRIEF
Programmatic requirements
Clients philosophy of life / work
2. ARCHITECTS CONCEPT
Architects interpretation of Clients brief
Design parameters set up by Architect
Architects philosophy of life / work
3. SITE CONTEXT
Identify site forces influencing site
Study fringes of site
Access roads connecting city to the site
Any existing vistas / focal points that have been exploited
Kevin Lynch survey

CASE STUDIES
(analysis to be done for the following aspects of the project)
4. LAND USE PLAN
Study of Massing v/s Open space
Figure ground plan
Public / Private interfaces
Pedestrian / Vehicular interfaces
5. ZONING
Understanding relationship between various activities / functions
Movement of people through the project in various situations
6. SPATIAL HEIRARCHY
Enclosed - Semi open Open space
Primary Secondary Service Circulation - Servant
Servant Served
Non programmed spaces
How has the Architect set up spaces as a response to function
and climate ??

CASE STUDIES
(analysis to be done for the following aspects of the project)
7. CLIMATIC ANALYSIS
Orientation of structures w.r.t. prevalent sun path / wind direction
Opening sizes and location as a response to Climate
Faade treatment (Double walls / chajjas / overhangs)
8. STRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Study of structural system adopted for the building and its
appropriateness
Electrical Mechanical Fire fighting systems used
Environmental systems (Rain water harvesting / sewage treatment)
9. MATERIALS USED
Impact of materials on the design
10. FAADE TREATMENT
How does the faade envelope inside spaces ??
How does the faade act as an interface between inside and
outside?

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