Final Presenation

Week 14 to Week 15: Final Review

  • In addition to improving your work from the week 13 review, the following items must be included:

    • Updated and Refined Floor Plans: Ensure all spaces are accurately represented with appropriate dimensions, clear circulation paths, and improved spatial organization.

    • (2) Detailed Elevations and (2) Sections: Show the vertical relationships within your design, including materials, structural elements, and any tectonic features.

    • (1) Detailed Wall Section @ 1/2” = 1” Scale: Research and detail a part of your work that demonstrates your tectonic language.

    • (2) Perspective Views: Include at least one interior and one exterior perspective to clearly convey the atmosphere and scale of the design.

    • Material Palette and Textures: Clearly indicate the materials used throughout the design, demonstrating your tectonic language through careful selection and application.

    • (2) Schematic Diagrams: If applicable, include any diagrams that clarify the conceptual or functional relationships within the design.

    • Design Rationale: Provide a brief explanation of how the design has evolved, highlighting key improvements and how they align with your overall design intent.

    • Tectonic Statement: Provide a brief tectonic statement.

    • Final Model: Complete a final model that sits in on on your site model and includes the three projects.

    • Documentation: All work should be documented, labeled, and uploaded before leaving campus.

  • These additions should enhance your project’s clarity, coherence, and presentation.

  • Additional Items that could be included:

    • Precedent Pages

    • Design ideas

    • Process selections

Final Presentation:

For your final architectural presentation, remember that this is your opportunity to clearly communicate the evolution and intent of your design. Present your work in a way that tells the story of how your concept has developed, from the initial ideas to the refined design solutions. Focus on the following key elements:

  1. Clarity of Concept: Make sure your design reflects a strong, coherent concept. Clearly explain how your design solves the problem and meets the project requirements.

  2. Visual Impact: Present your drawings and renderings with clean line weights, legible text, and well-organized layouts. Use context and entourage to enhance your design’s narrative and scale.

  3. Tectonic Language: Showcase how materials, structure, and form work together. Demonstrate a clear tectonic approach, emphasizing how the construction methods and materiality contribute to the overall design experience.

  4. Spatial Experience: Illustrate how the spaces function, flow, and provide meaningful experiences. Highlight the relationship between interior and exterior spaces, and between private and communal areas.

  5. Presentation Flow: Ensure your presentation flows logically, guiding the viewer from concept through to final design. Begin with a brief introduction of your design philosophy and process, followed by the drawings and renderings that support your narrative.

  6. Engagement: Be confident and ready to discuss your design choices, the challenges you encountered, and how you addressed them. Anticipate questions and be prepared to explain the reasoning behind your decisions.

  7. Be Present: Being aware and engaged with your peers is critical to the success of your presentation and the overall learning experience. It will require you to be both mentally (awake) and physically present,

Your final presentation should reflect your growth as a designer and your ability to effectively communicate your vision.