Course: Architectural Design (2)

Lecture : Case study analysis

Supervisors:
Arch. Hadeel alQudah

Arch. Wala'a Alqarra

TEN most important things to analyze in any Case Study

1-Environment and micro-climate

Analyzing the surrounding environment and the micro-climate of
that place will help understand the reason of the orientation of
the structure, the kind of roof chosen and the materials used in
its construction.

2-User behavior and requirements Studying the functioning of

a particular place, say a Hospital, is very important; without
which you will not be able to figure out the requirements and the
area that should be allotted for each of the requirements.
Talking to people working at that place (Hospital), will help you
figure out if the requirements that are provided are adequate
and he area that is allotted is sufficient for its efficient working.
3-Utility and space enhancement
Study of Utilitarian facilities of a particular case is also important. Various
measures taken to enhance a particular space should be analyzed.

4-Form and Function

Analyzing the reason behind the form of that particular building…and how
it merges with the surrounding environment. Form and Function go hand in
hand. The form of the building should be able to convey the function of the
building. A lot of Architects say “Form follows Function”.As an example, an
institutional building should not end up looking like a museum or a
[Link] other Architects might disagree with that philosophy. They’d
say that the function of a structure keeps changing but changing the form
of the building everytime its function changes is not possible

5-Horizontal and vertical circulation

Horizontal circulation consists of elements such as the corridors and
lobbies. Vertical circulation includes elevators, staircases, ramps etc. The
efficiency of the placement of these services should be analyzed
6-Structural details such as Column and Beam Design, Steel and
Composite structures
Understanding and analyzing the structural details is also important. For
example, large span structures such as Auditoriums use trusses or heavy I-
section steel beams and sometimes shell-roofing that involve construction
of Ring beams whereas in small span structures, RCC construction is used.

7-Site Planning and Landscape detailing

Refer to the Article on the blog “A Guide to Site Planning“, which deals
with different aspects considered in site planning in greater detail

8-Design detailing considering the Barrier-free environment

Implementation of the Barrier-free architecture for comfortable access to
disabled people. Most public buildings have mandatory accessibility
systems for the disabled.
9- Socio-economic profile of user group
It might also be important to find out the socio-economic profile of the
people using the services so as to determine their requirements and
available resources.
10-Parking details and standards
Measure the allotted parking area on site, say for ten cars, then calculate
the average area for each car and compare it with the areas specified in
TSS (Time Savers Standards).
 Main Information:
1. Main information
1. Project name:
2. About the
architect: 2. location
3. context
4. concept
3. architect
5. Floor zoning 4. area
6. Plans analysis 5. Year
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Main Information:
1. Main information
2. About the
architect:
3. context
➢ Reason for choice ‫سبب االختيار‬
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis For example: Because of its concept and climate
7. Elevations & sec. conditions
8. reflection
 About the
architect
1. Main information
1. About the architect and its style ‫عن المعماري‬
2. About the ‫واسلوبه‬
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection

Le Corbusier and his five point of design

 About the
architect
1. Main information
Architect's life timeline (most important events) ‫خط‬
2. About the ‫الزمن لحياة المعماري‬
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 About the
architect
1. Main information
1. Important projects for the architect
2. About the
architect:
3. context 2. why they are important. Also
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
3. how the style is reflected on them.
6. Plans analysis ‫ انطباق اسلوبالمعماري على المشروع‬،‫ سبب االهمية‬،‫اهم المشاريع‬
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection

Won a prize year X

 About the
architect
1. Main information
➢ Architect’s projects timeline:
2. About the
architect:
3. context (most important projects) ‫خط الزمن ألهم المشاريع‬
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 context
1. Main information
➢ Context : ‫المحتوى‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection

Where the building is located within its surrounding

 context
1. Main information
➢ Climatic conditions ‫الظروف المناخية‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context Sun path and windrose ‫مسار الشمس ووردة الرياح‬
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 context
1. Main information
➢ Cultural context ‫المحيط الثقافي‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection

Alignment with surrounding buildings

 concept
1. Main information
➢ Concept ‫الفكرة التصميمية‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Floor zoning
1. Main information
➢ Floor zoning
2. About the
architect:
3. context 1. Show number of floors and the
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
2. Function in each one
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information
➢ Zoning ‫التوزيع العام‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context public, semi public, private
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information
➢ Entrances and approaches:
2. About the
architect:
3. context (entrance: real access, approach: sensory experience
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
as you approach the entrance) ‫المداخل‬
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information
➢ Functions ‫الوظائف‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context 1. orientation of each function
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
2. Area of function
6. Plans analysis 3. Shape of function
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information ➢ Interior images ‫صور داخلية‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information ➢ Important functions or rooms
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information ➢ Horizontal circulation ‫الحركة االفقية‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information ➢ Vertical circulation ‫الحركة العمودية‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information ➢ Dry-wet ‫مبتل‬-‫ناشف‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information ➢ Services-served ‫مخدوم‬-‫خادم‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information ➢ Indoor-outdoor ‫خارج‬-‫داخل‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Plan analysis
1. Main information ➢ Open-closed ‫مغلق‬-‫مفتوح‬
2. About the Like a kitchen space that is open on a living room
architect: ‫متل مطبخ مفتوح على معيشة‬
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information ➢ Sections and elevations ‫الواجهات‬
2. About the ‫والمقاطع‬
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information ➢ Sections and elevations ‫الواجهات‬
2. About the ‫والمقاطع‬
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information
Exterior images ‫صور خارجية‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information ➢ Important features
2. About the (facades, windows, part of facades, doors, balconies..)
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information Materials ‫المواد‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information Materials ‫المواد‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information ➢ Screens and openings ‫الفتحات‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information ➢ Screens and openings ‫الفتحات‬
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information
2. About the ➢ Grid ‫الشبكة‬
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information
2. About the
architect:
➢ Structure ‫النظام االنشائي‬
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
1. Main information
2. About the
architect:
➢ Landscape and vegetation ‫االشجار‬
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection
 Elevation &sec.
➢ Reflections
1. Main information
2. About the
architect:
3. context
4. concept
5. Floor zoning
6. Plans analysis
7. Elevations & sec.
8. reflection