Design Thesis - What happened before Site Context Specificity Unit?

Send us Fan MailA brief explanation of what happened before the few years of the architecture studio program leading to the Site Context Specificity units 2016-17, 2018-19 & 2019-20, with sites at Kampung Baru, Bukit Ceylon, Kampung Kerinchi, and Petaling Jaya old town. However, one year earlier 2015-16 batch, I was working with GDP architects, and I learned what was not working. It is all to do with how we design the program and run it.  Then for 2016-17, I mentioned 'gentrification'', but it was not about that, as later Kevin referred to 'context specificity' (refer to his book in 2014) ... I did not get it at first, thinking of 'site issues-driven context'... but it's really a difference in the teaching philosophy.Those 3 years after were very experimental (in my opinion) in the history of University of Malaya's design thesis philosophy. Working with all the challenges around us, led by Kevin Mark Low, Lisa Foo, and I, Naziaty, we managed to plan, design, and facilitate a studio program that compelled students to engage with and gain confidence through the emphasis on detail design. Looking back on the podcast episodes we did earlier in 2020, you may recall this tremendous effort of trying to provide the best design thesis experience for the graduate. I am happy and proud that we managed to do this despite a lot of challenges and personal sacrifices. © 2022 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob Photo (artwork): Street Market design thesis analysis by Low Joo Yin (batch 2018-19 on Kampung Kerinchi)Support the showDo subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special commentaries and ‘how to’ explanations are valuable insights and knowledge not found elsewhere!