Need help with 2 part
First / – Writ assignment 600 – 750 words include all requirement below
Assignment Guidelines
#. Building Selection:
Choose a building in San Diego County Region that you believe exemplifies Critical Regionalism.
Examples might include:
Salk Institute for Biological Studies (Louis Kahn)
San Diego Central Library (Rob Wellington Quigley)
UCSD’s Geisel Library (William Pereira)
2. Essay Requirements:
Length:600 – 7500 words.
Structure:
Introduction:
Introduce Critical Regionalism and its key principles.
State why the chosen building is a suitable example of Critical Regionalism.
Description of the Building:
Provide an overview of the building (architect, location, date, purpose).
Describe the design elements, materials, and layout.
Critical Analysis:
Analyze how the building embodies Critical Regionalism, focusing on:
Sense of Place: How the building reflects San Diego’s cultural or historical context.
Use of Materials: Whether the materials are locally sourced or reflect local aesthetics.
Climate Responsiveness: How the building adapts to San Diego’s climate (e.g., shading, ventilation, solar orientation).
Integration with Landscape: How the building interacts with its surroundings.
Conclusion:
Summarize the building’s contributions to Critical Regionalism and its significance in San Diego’s architectural context.
References:
Cite all sources used for research in APA or MLA format.
3. Research Requirements:
Use photographs of the design and surroundings.
Use at least three credible sources for research (books, articles, architectural journals).
Include images, sketches, or diagrams of the building as part of the appendix (not included in word count).
Critical Regionalism Principles to Address:
Provide students with a summary of Critical Regionalism principles they should consider while analyzing their chosen building:
Use of Local Materials:
Does the building incorporate materials native to the region (e.g., stone, wood, concrete)?
Are there visual references to local construction techniques or cultural symbols?
Climate Responsiveness:
Does the building respond to San Diego’s temperate climate?
Consider shading devices, cross-ventilation, or energy-efficient features.
Integration with the Landscape:
Does the design enhance or complement the natural environment?
How does the building interact with its topography or surrounding vegetation?
Cultural Relevance:
Does the building reflect San Diego’s cultural identity or history?
Are there elements that draw from local architectural traditions?
– Use Arial font at 12 points, 1.25 separation line spacing.
Insert your information on the header or footer of the document,
Make a 5 minutes (min)) presentation to show your findings on the building.
Use the material from the easy to make the presentation.
