DA2 2018-2019

MASS CUSTOMIZATION

BRIEF
Studio DA2 is going to explore tectonic in architecture. Tectonic can be defined as art of construction in relation to func-
tion and design. The challenge is on how architect can bring engineering to an art form for design ideas. This course
introduces structure is an integral part in the process of architectural design, in which we discuss fundamental principle
of structure, different material properties, fabrication techniques and assembly system. By understanding tectonics in
architecture, students are able to explore the design side (architect) and the technical side (engineer) interdependently.

The studio process will be directed in ‘thinking through making’ approach. Students are making their idea with ana-
logue and digital tools, working from raw materials to physical architectural space. Students are urge to play with real
materials, tools and machinery as form of research for informing and evolving a project. Later the students record,
measure, draw and diagram the processing sequence from material to use.

This year we will work towards “Mass Customization”. Mass customization is a manufacturing process that combines the
flexibility and personalization of a product. A custom product to be produced in distinctive combination or modifica-
tion of the modules. Modularity is the mass customization. It bounds the degree of customization of the product and
distinguishes mass customization from pure customized products (Duray et al., 2000). With this advancement, we see
architecture components such as wall, window, column, beam, floor, roof can be specified (custom) as a respond to
certain function, technical and aesthetic.

Respond to this theme, then the programs students can choose between libraries or organic farming. These programs
have the complexity of private space and public space. The challenge to consider is that we design not only about the
subjects: people but also the objects: books/plants. Mass customization modulation carried out by students is expect-
ed to be able to explore material capacity, form composition of objects-space-the person. The exploration may lead to
know creatively how many iteration of design, changes are possible with certain parameters given.

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01 | FORM & FORMATION (15%)
A. Wood (technical: Raras/Raymond)
B. Concrete (technical: Anex/Dimas)
C. 3D Printing (technical: Ferry/Jacky)

In the first month, students will do a small exercise on making model with a real material and tools. Students work in a
group of 3 people with specific materials and offer personalised product which explore the form and formation. Need
to consider about the aesthetic of the form, material properties and limitation. The task is to produce 50 iteration of
possible form from the materials. Later select one of the option to be stacked up without glue (interlock system).

CRITS: Selected Review

OUTPUT: - Study model (50 iteration): Modulation unit
- Physical model (size max 5x40x40 cm): Stacking modul
- 5 Explanation Board (A2 size): Intention, Methodology, Process documentation, Evolving study, Further use.

Notes: * using real material and SoD workshop tools

* allow to combine max 2 different materials
* free size for the modulation unit

02 | MATERIAL SYSTEM (Fieltrip: 10%, UTS: 30%)

Material: Rammed Earth, Place: Jatiwangi.

We will do a residency in Jatiwangi and have a workshop with the local artist. We aim to explore rammed earth, adobe
brick, clay as potential materials for architecture. Students work in a group, make a prototype modulation from the ma-
terials, try to achieve a form, space and order of an architecture: wall/window/canopy/roof/stair/chair/bookshelf/etc.

CRITS: - Studio Crits (Cross Review)

OUTPUT: - Prototype
- 4 Explanation board (A2 size), Video Documentation.
- 5 Physical Study Models (1:50)
- Site Model and Massing (1:100)

03 | MASS CUSTOMIZATION (Desk crit: 10%, UAS: 30%)

Design a library and organic farming project on given sites with mass customization idea. Students must integrate
tectonic from start of the design process, to feel the function and the aesthetics of the architecture. Consider not only
the subjects: people but also the objects: books/plants as design aspects. We challenge students to produce distinctive
modification of the modules and bounds the degree of customization of the architectural elements. Mass customi-
zation modulation carried out by students is expected to be able to explore material capacity, form composition of
objects-space-the person.

CRITS: - Studio Crits (guest reviewer)

OUTPUT: - 5 Explanation Board (A2 size)
- Technical Drawing (1:50) (siteplan, plan, section, elevation)
- 5 Physical Study Models (not to scale)
- Site Model and Massing (1:50)
- Sectional Model (1:20) (20x20xt cm)

04 | PORTFOLIO (5%)
Each student refining images and provides 1 Book catalogue contains all DA2 projects.
OUTPUT: - 2 copies DA2 books (digital and hardcopy) (B5 size)

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METHODS
The studio aims to develop a creative approach to architecture and design through drawing, making and narrative
construction. Students explore their ideas through a range of two and three dimensional techniques:

MODEL-MAKING: Cutting, Crafting, Casting, Molding, Sewing, Milling, 3d Printing

DRAWING: Archigram/Post Digital Illustration, Mapping, Photography, Video, Coloring.

PROCESS
Studio crits, Desk Crit, Field Trip, Portfolio Assessment

REFERENCE
Main Reading:
1. Frampton, K. Studies in tectonic culture: The poetics of construction in nineteenth and twentieth century architecture, 1995
2. Iwamoto, L. Digital Fabrications: Architectural and Material Techniques. Princeton Architectural Press, 2009
3. Salvadori,M. The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers and Architects, 1990
4. Leatherbarrow, D., Surface Architecture. MIT Press, 2005

Support Materials:
1. ‘On growth and form’ D’Arcy Thompson, publ. Cambridge University press, 1961. (2004). Architecture, Technology and Process. Ox-
ford: Architectural Press Publication
2. Kostas Grigoriadis, Mixed Matters: A Multi-Material Design Compendium, Jovis Verlag, 2016

KEYDATES
Project:
04 Jan Project 01 | Form and Formation (review on: 29 Jan)
01 Feb Project 02 | Material Systems
10-13 Feb Fieldtrip Jatiwangi
26 Feb UTS (Project 02)
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01 Mar Project 03 | Mass Customization
12 Apr Desk Crit
26 Apr UAS (Project 03)
03 May Portfolio

Seminar:
11 Jan Module and Architecture (Raras)
Material & Design (Dian Siddya Budiman)
29 Jan Review (David Hutama)
Material Systems (Andi Alif )
01 Feb Craftmanship (Raymond)
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5 Mar Algorithmic Design and Prototyping (Dani Hermawan)

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE

LO 1: Understanding: Students are able to explain material properties, limitation and techniques to make form.
LO 2: Understanding: Students are able to explain the basic principles and logic of structures and systems for
the design.
LO 3: Applying: Students are able to realize their ideas by producing model using certain tools and materials.
LO 4: Analyzing: Students are able to distinguish between structural and supportive, material limitation com-
pare to the aesthetics of design / function of the composition.
LO 5: Creating: Students are able to compose material, structures, modification of modules to answer design
and technical aspects in architecture.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
1. Cheating
2. Plagiarism
3. Document Falsification
* Refer to UPH regulation

ABSENCE
1. Max Limit 8 times, > 8 times fail the course
2. Morning session, absence on: 9.00-9.15
3. Afternoon session, absence on: 15.30-15.45
4. Sick permit needs a valid evidence/supporting documents, (prior permission or max 1 week after class).
5. Absence/late on exam, max mark is 50

ACADEMIC ATTITUDE
1.Playing games or other intolerable attitude during studio hours and inside the classroom:
[1] Listed, Penalty: 4 absense
[2] Fail the course

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STUDIO UNIT
Coordinator: Jacky

ANEX DIMAS FERRY

ANISSA DIPA ANDREAS HASIHOLAN ANTONIUS PRIYA PRATHAMA
EVANIA HAMDANI DHARMAWAN BAYU
FANIA FIKRA ABHINAYA DJUHARA CARLA AURELLIA
HEIDY LAURENTIA GILBERT ANTONIOUS EIFFEL CHRISTOPHER
JESSLYN AMANDA KURNIADI JESSICA LEE JASON ARISTYA WONGSO
JOVIN JUAN MARCELL CRUXIVISYO MICHELLIN SONIA WIBOWO
JASON JOEL CIPTAWIJAYA NICOTHEUS GIOVANNI SANDER EKAPUTRA
PUTROAJI DARMA MAULANA NOVI SYNFAH STANLY ALVIANDO
MICHAEL ANTONIO HALIM RAYKA MARTAWIJANA RAYNALDO FEBRIO ISTANTO
RAIHAN RAMADHAN SEPRIANI HEROE VANIA SERRAFINE BUDIARTA
YOSHUA

JACKY RARAS RAYMOND

ALDO DAFFA PARDOMUAN ANGGRENY RATNASARI ANSELL SAMUEL JULIANTO
ANKE ARDINE ARDINE CHELSEA GRACELYN HALUN CHRISTAL YOHANES EDY
DARWIN WINATA EL GRANTNADA ROMAULINA EDGARD JEREMY
FARISYA YUNANDIRA PUTRI JASON AXEL DARMAWIJAYA EUBISIUS VERCELLI OCVANTO
HEINRICH BENEDICK JASON LIM FRANCA KARTASASMITA
JOSHUA ALFANDO JOSHUA FELIX THEO GERARDO LEONARD
NATHANAEL CHRISTOPHER NG MARVELIUS RAYNALD LEUNG JOSHUA MICHAEL SIHASALE
MAURITZIO HIZKIA WIDJAJA MUHAMAD YUSUF NYOMPA SHELLA ANGELICA
SATYA KRISNADI PASHA MAULANA YUSUF MICHAEL IMANUEL SUSILO
SHANIA SALSABILA SPAZIO JULIUS HALIM PRAISELLA HATIJANTO
THESSALONICCA VENESYA VALENCIA ANGELITA

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