Measured Drawing | curriculumvitae

DOCUMENTATION & MEASURED DRAWING

As part of our first compulsory practicum session which is known as our short semester, we were tasked to document and conjure up a set of detailed drawings, a series of sketches, a multimedia presentation and a model. This module entitled ‘Methods of Documentation and Measured Drawings’ is an intense eight weeks course that tests our ability to come up with a succinct set of drawings and documentation for the building which we are assigned to.Our group was assigned the National Textiles Museum which was located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, under the supervision of our mentor and tutor, Ms Delliya Zain, we had to measure the building and translate these measurements into accurate architectural drawings.This project is not only a test of measuring skills, but it also forces us to be meticulous in our work and have a keen eye for detail without which, would result in unsatisfying quality of work. Whilst this module tests us on our capabilities as individuals, we were also put to the test on how well we actually work as a team.

1. Project 1 | Sketchbook and Journal

This project is an on-site exercise where students have to sketch, document and analyse the physical and intangible qualities of the building being measured as well as the immediate context of the site. It can be from an element as broad as the urban planning itself down to the smallest detail of the ornaments used in the building.

All sketches were drawn free-hand on site.

2. Project 2 | Measured Drawings and Model

This project will be carried out throughout the semester where students will be assigned to measure and document a historical / heritage building and translate all the data into a set of drawings. Each group will have to only measure one particular building assigned by the lecturer. Apart from doing the measuring exercise on site, students will also need to do additional research in order to piece together all the important data about the building. The model on the other hand will provide additional physical information of the building.