SHAPE GRAMMAR (ARC3153 / ARC3152)

SHAPE GRAMMAR (ARC3153 / ARC3152)

Module Teaching Objectives
1. To expose students to an alternative way of producing designs using the shape grammar method.

Module Learning Outcomes
1. Execute shape grammar from given rules to come up with the student’s original designs.
2. Produce new designs using shape grammar method from the student’s own set of rules.
3. Identify and describe the process to analyse existing designs using shape grammar method.

SHAPE RULE EXERCISE PRACTICE

single rule 2D exercise

single rule 3D exercise

two rules 2D exersice

PROJECT 1 SHAPE GRAMMAR INSPIRED BY NATURE AND SURROUNDING

Objectives of Project 

 1. To encourage students to observe natural and man-made elements and identify underlying design principles that formed them 

2. To allow students to create and explore new designs using the same or modified design principles through 

shape grammar method 

Learning Outcomes of this Project 

 1. To Identify and describe the process to analyse existing designs using shape grammar method. 

PROJECT 2 SHAPE GRAMMAR OF TAYLOR'S KAYAK CLUB

Objectives of Project 

 1. To develop student’s skills in producing and working with multiple rule shape grammar. 

2. To develop student’s abilities in producing architectural designs using shape grammar method. 

Learning Outcomes of this Project 

 1. Produce new designs using shape grammar method from the student’s own set of rules.