Project 1: Famous Architect's building: Application of architectural & structural materials

The application of materials on building are varies. The choice and placement of the materials on buildings can distinguish the appearance and image of a building. This project is designed as an exposure from students on building materials that are universally used in building design. Hence, students are required to choose any architects to conduct a case study on buildings designed by the architect in the context of building materials applications as architectural and structural features together with its relation to the design concept of the chosen building. This exercise aims in helping the students to explore and understand on the reasoning of the choice of material used on buildings together with their characters, properties and the influence on the building design in general. Click below to view my file

Assignment 1- Fondation Louis Vuitton (

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