LAU_Fall 2010

Professors Jean-Marc Abcarius & Christopher Burns _ Course Fiile Fall 2010 _ DES IIII _ Lebanese-American University Beirut


lebanese american university DES 331 school of architecture & Design Course Name: Design Studio III 6 credits department of architecture & Int. design T Th 2:00 – 6:30 course syllabus jean-marc abcarius

christopher burns FALL

1. Course Description

This studio further elaborates the process of theoretical investigation of space, with the emphasis on the communication of ideas through different representational models and tools. Students at this stage will continue the study of small to medium scale projects with emphasis on basic principles of spatial design. References and case studies of canonical works in modern design may serve as theoretical background in the continuing development of a theoretical foundation. The elaboration of a complete set of architectural drawings for the final interior design project (plans/sections/elevations) in addition to models will be expected at this stage.

2. Course Objectives

To develop the students’ ability to translate ideas into forms by working on projects of small to medium scale that develop their perceptual and theoretical approach to form making To develop the students analytical and synthetic skills through drawing and model-making as means of visualization, experimentation and formalization To develop the students’ understanding of scale, proportion, rhythm and their application in the development of spatial forms To develop the students’ understanding of spatial relations, specifically the relationship between exterior form and interior space as a basis for the development of a coherent project To develop the students’ cultural knowledge of architectural precedents and the interrelation between practical design on the one hand, and its historical and theoretical dimensions on the other hand

3. Studio Project[s] Outline

The Beirut Pavilion Tourism to Beirut is booming once again and the city is receiving visitors from all over the world year round. Curiously, the municipality does not offer a tourist information center other than at Beirut Airport or on the web. In this design studio we propose a contemporary tourist information center in the heart of Beirut for visitors and Beiruti’s alike. The Beirut Pavilion is to be a point of convergence for people who wish to inform themselves about the city and it’s various activities: a small but ‘active’ information center with diverse functions such as visitor information, exhibition, ticket sales, conferences and café. The studio is organized around a series of short design exercises that will focus on various theoretical, technical and graphic tools to be used during the project interior design.

4. Required tools / skills

A sketchbook. Curiosity. Observation. Intensive individual and group work.

1. Course Description

This studio further elaborates the process of theoretical investigation of space, with the emphasis on the communication of ideas through different representational models and tools. Students at this stage will continue the study of small to medium scale projects with emphasis on basic principles of spatial design. References and case studies of canonical works in modern design may serve as theoretical background in the continuing development of a theoretical foundation. The elaboration of a complete set of architectural drawings for the final interior design project (plans/sections/elevations).in addition to models will be expected at this stage

2. Course Objectives

To develop the students’ ability to translate ideas into forms by working on projects of small to medium scale that,develop their perceptual and theoretical approach to form making To develop the students analytical and synthetic skills through drawing and model-making as means of visualization,experimentation and formalization To develop the students’ understanding of scale, proportion, rhythm and their application in the development of spatialforms To develop the students’ understanding of spatial relations, specifically the relationship between exterior form andinterior space as a basis for the development of a coherent project To develop the students’ cultural knowledge of architectural precedents and the interrelation between practical designon the one hand, and its historical and theoretical dimensions on the other hand

3. Studio Project[s] Outline

The Beirut PavilionTourism to Beirut is booming once again and the city is receiving visitors from all over the world year round. Curiously, the municipality does not offer a tourist information center other than at Beirut Airport or on the web. In this design studio we propose a contemporary tourist information center in the heart of Beirut for visitors and Beiruti’s alike. The Beirut Pavilion is to be a point of convergence for people who wish to inform themselves about the city and it’s various activities: a small but ‘active’ information center with diverse functions such as .visitor information, exhibition, ticket sales, conferences and café. The studio is organized around a series of short design exercises that will focus on various theoretical, technical and graphic tools to be used during the project interior design.


4. Required tools / skills

A sketchbook. Curiosity. Observation. Intensive individual and group work.

5. References

To be announced

6. Bibliography

Reading and research materials will be recommended individually and discussed during the semester.

7. Schedule Juries & Due Dates

Project 01 presentation 21 October 2010Project 02 presentation 04 November 2010Project 03 midterm presentation 02 December 2010Project 03 final presentation 01 February 2011

8. Grading

Project 01 (%10)Project 02 (%20)Project 03 midterm (%30)Project 03 final (%40)

9. Studio Rules & Regulations

9.1. Students in Design studios are required to submit their projects on the due date/due time without any exceptions. Students who are not able, for any reason, to be present on the date of the final jury, are required to send their projects by proxy to be delivered to the instructor at the due time.9.2. Students, who in extreme cases, are unable to submit their project at the due date, may submit, with the instructor’s approval, their project the following day at the same time, with an immediate one-letter grade drop in the project grade.9.3. A later due date, not to exceed one week from the announced due date, may be granted at the discretion of the instructor in extreme cases that warrant the delay. Students who are allowed the one-week extension will have their work reviewed by a departmental committee, with the appropriate penalties applying to the late submittal.


Student name Registration number

1 Ameera Al- Felaij 200903518 2 Sarah Younes 200702045 3 Noura Hamasni 200902190

4 Fadi Hamze 200902374 5 Vanessa Arabian 200901954 6 Rania Hachem 200903317 7 Lara Khalife 200900728 8 Sarih Karnib 200800702 9 Mirna Dimachk 200703223 10 Joelle Moughalian 200801889 11Sandra Simon 200701096

12Nour Diab 200900120

13Moudi Nasser 200902296 14Shereen Khalife 200803784

15 Ramez Nasser 200801939

16 Nour Mezher 200700993

17 Mireille Dernersesian 200900325 18 Eman J. Al-Matrood 20093538

19 Yasmine Bitar 200802840 20 Ghiwa Saleh 200902355 21 Laura Noujaim 200900443 22 Rouba Abushanab 200700626

23 Yasmine Alayli 200800606 24 Farah Jaber 200702394


INT design III / fall 2010 professors Jean-Marc Abcarius and Christopher [email protected]

01 jma/cb 28.09 objet trouvé, self introduction 30.09 introduction warm up excercise02 cb 05.10 presentation warm up excercise 07.10 Film + introduction pavilion project 01 ( Serpantine pavilion, 1.Sanaa, 2. Toyo Ito, 3. Alvaro Siza, 4. Jean Nouvel, 5. Olafur Eliasson Kjetil Thorsen, 6. Oscar Niemeyer, 7. Zaha Hadid, 8. Rem Koolhaas & Cecil Balmond)03 jma 12.10 group consultatio(cancelled) 14.10 group consultation04 jma 19.10 student presentation project 01 (drawings of pavillions) 21.10 student presentation project 01 (models of pavillions) Begin project 02 (excercise of functions; excercise of making concepts, the entrace/reception) 05 jma 26.10 begin design of entance/reception 28.10 presentation entrance/reception 06 cb 02.11 presentation collage entrance/reception, program distribution cafe 04.11 presentation cafe, individual student consultation07 cb 09.11 individual student consultation 11.11 presentation cafe + reception, program distribution exhibition08 cb 16.11 individual student consultation 18.11 presentation, individual student consultation09 jma 23.11 pin-up programs reception+cafe+exhibition 25.11 pin-up programs reception+cafe+exhibition10 jma 30.11 individual student consultation 02.12 midterm presentation, distribution of site, location and program11 cb 07.12 new year feast 09.12 individual student consultation 12 cb 14.12 individual student consultation 16.12 individual student consultation13 cb 21.12 individual student consultation 23.12 individual student consultation Christmas/New Year14 jma 04.01 individual student consultation (school officially closed) 06.01 individual student consultation (school officially closed) 15 jma 11.01 individual student consultation 13.01 individual student consultation 16 jma 18.01 individual student consultation 20.01 pin-up17 cb 27.01 individual student consultation 18 cb 01.02 Final review Design III Interior Design


Excercise 01, Objet Trouvé, September 2010


Excercise 01, Objet Trouvé, student Ameera Al Fellaij


Excercise 01, Objet Trouvé, student Sandra Simon


Excercise 01, Objet Trouvé, student Nour Mezher


Excercise 02, Presentation Reference Projects, October 2010


Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2009. Architects SANAA - Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2005. Architects Alvaro Siza, Eduardo Souto de Moura and Engineer Arup

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2003. Architect Oscar NiemeyerSerpentine Gallery Pavilion 2001. Architect Daniel Liebeskind and Engineer Arup



Excercise 02, Presentation Reference Projects , October 2010

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2002. Architect Toyo Ito and Engineer Arup

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2006. Architect Rem Koolhaas and Engineer Arup Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008. Architect Frank Gehry



Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2010. Architect Jean Nouvel

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2000. Architect Zaha Hadid and Engineer Arup


The Beirut Pavilion_fist assignment

Project 02_programme analysis

01_ The Entrance and Reception

You are being asked to design the entrance/reception of the Beirut Pavilion. You will find the necessary information about the Beirut Pavilion in the couse syllabus. At this preleminary stage you should think about the characteristics of an reception hall, what it should incorporate and what service it must deliver to the visitor. You are furthermore being asked to design a space without a space, an idea of a space. In order not to limit yourself, you are invited to define the boundaries of your own space according to your design. You take as much space as you need and as little space as necessary.

While designing, please ask yourself at least some of the following questions:

- How visible is the reception from the street? How does one locate the entrance?- What is the vistor’s first impression?- How many people can be received at the same time?- Who does the recetion cater to and what are the different parts of it?- Is it an open or an enclosed space, high or low space?

In an album (min. A3) that you will buy especially for this design class, you will permanently collect and insert all drawings and sketches in a chronological order and bring this album to all individual consultations.

Please produce a plan, a section and paper model of the entry/reception space at 1:100. Insert the drawings in your album. Produce one person at the scale 1:100 and insert it into your model.

Due date is the 28.10.2010


The Beirut Pavilion_ second assignment

Project 02_programme analysis

02_ The Entrance and Reception

Now that you have a first idea of what your entrance and reception could be like, produce an interior view as a „collage“ of that space.The collage should show the atmosphere, material and mood of your space. The collage will be in color and mounted on an A3 cardboard.Please make sure to produce a spezial (3D) representation of your space.

Due date: 02.11.2009

The collage consists of images taken mainly from American magazines. The principal template was an image of a modern sitting-room in an advertisement in Ladies Home Journal for Armstrong Floors, which describes the «modern fashion in floors». The title is also taken from copy in the advert, which states «Just what is it that makes today›s homes so different, so appealing? Open planning of course - and a bold use of color.» The body builder is Irwin ‹Zabo› Koszewski, winner of Mr L.A. in 1954. The photograph is taken from Tomorrow›s Man magazine, September 1954. The artist Jo Baer, who posed for erotic magazines in her youth, has stated that she is the burlesque woman on the sofa, but the magazine from which the picture is taken has not been identified. The staircase is taken from an advertisement for Hoover›s new model «Constellation»,and it was sourced from the same issue of Ladies Home Journal, June 1955, as the Armstrong Floors ad. The picture of the cover of Young Romance was from an advertisement for the magazine included in its sister-publication Young Love (no 1950 ,15). The TV is a Stromberg-Carlson, taken from a 1955 advert. Hamilton asserted that the rug was a blow-up from a photograph depicting a crowd on the Whitley Bay beach, but this cannot be confirmed. The image of planet Earth at the top was cut from Life Magazine (Sept 5[.(1955] The original reference image for the collage from Life Magazine supplied to Hamilton is in the John McHale archives at Yale University. It was one of the first images to be laid down in the collage.[5[ The Victorian man in the portrait has not been identified. The periodical on the chair is a copy of The Journal of Commerce, founded by telegraph pioneer Samuel F. B. Morse.[5] The tape recorder is of known make, but the source of the image has not been identified. The view through the window is a widely reproduced photograph of the exterior of a cinema in 1927 showing the premiere of the early «talkie» film, The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson. Just what is it that makes today›s homes so different, so appealing? was created in 1956 for the catalogue of the This Is Tomorrow exhibition in London, England in which it was reproduced in black and white. In addition, the piece was used in posters for the exhibit. Richard Hamilton has subsequently created several works in which he reworked the subject and composition of the pop art collage, including a 1992 version featuring a female bodybuilder.


Project 02_ the Reception, student Laura Noujaim

Project 02_ the Reception, student Rania Hashem


Project 02_ the Reception, student Nour Misher

Project 02_ the Reception, student Eman al Matroub


Project 02_ the Reception, student Vanessa Arabian

Project 02_ the Reception, student Ghiwa Saleh


Project 02_ the Reception, student Yasmine Bitar

Project 02_ the Reception, student Fadi Hamze


DES III- mid-term presentation requirements / fall 2010 professors Jean-Marc Abcarius and Christopher [email protected]

The mid term jury / presentation will take place at Sheik Zayed Hall, beginning at 12.00 PM on Thursday, the 2nd of December 2010. For those of you who don’t have courses at 12PM, please start pinning up your drawings at 11.30 AM latest. All other students must be at Sheik Zayed Hall at 2PM latest.

This presentation serves to clarify your ideas and define your concepts. Your concepts should not only reveal your very personal interpretation of the three functional components for the Beirut Pavilion, but also show the integration of the different program parts in a general project idea. Please present the following documents and models for the midterm presentation:

1) Models of each space in scale 1:1003) All relevant plan levels at scale 1:100 4) All relevant sections at scale 1:1005) Optional: Relevant elevations at scale 1:100 (only if needed to explain the project) 7) three collages to convey the atmosphere and idea of the project8) a selection of sketches and models showing the evolution of your work

Check list for your work:

- dotted lines only for objects and building parts that are above the plan- thin continuous lines for projected objects , thick lines for cut building parts- consider line-weights in plans and sections- carefully consider the visual balance of your drawings. Keep them light and don’t fill them with unnecessary furniture, plants, and other CAD- library elements. - don’t forget section keys - all plans should be directed in the same direction and have the same paper format- sections and elevations need to sit on the ground (a line for the ground, side walk, street , neighboring building, etc- it’s always good to add a person in your drawings and models for scale information- please double check that your prints are OK and that none of your drawings are upside-down or mirrored, etc…- if you label your plans, then please use small font sizes in order not to “kill” your drawings- carefully consider your layout, avoid fancy shapes, fonts and colors. The layout should enhance your concept and not complement it (less is more…)

We wish you good luck and a successful mid - term presentation.

JMA & CB


Mid- Term Project Presentation, student Laura Noujaim


Mid- Term Project Presentation, student Vanessa Arabian


Mid- Term Project Presentation, student Fadi Hamze


Mid- Term Project Presentation, student Nour Mesher


Mid- Term Project Presentation, student Moudi Nasser


Mid- Term Project Presentation, student Joelle Moughalian


DES design III- INT design III / fall 2010 Professors Jean-Marc Abcarius and Christopher [email protected]

Pin-up 20.01.2011, starting at 2PM. All sheets will be hanging on the walls around Sheik Zayed Hall at 2PM.

No more waiting please !

Please prepare the following material for this pin-up:

Plans 1:100:

1. Basement of both units2. Ground floor of both units3. Mezzanine level of both units

Section 1:100

1. Cross- section of both units including the passage2. Longitudinal- section Please include a person in your section

Model:

1. 1.1:100 high quality model of both units

One representative collage showing the main feature of your project

This pin-up serves to double-check your drawings and model standards.Please double check your drawings before you print them. Make sure that the line weights and section lines are correct and make sense. Your drawings should fit on a minimum amount of sheets. All sheets (without exception) should have the same format. The model will have a strong base and will include the sidewalk, the passage in between the two building and the elevator shaft walls. The model will also include a removable ceiling above the mezzanine level. Make sure to represent the façade and ceiling overhang of the buildings accurately. If necessary, go back to the site and double check the building.


DES III- final jury requirements / fall 2010 professors Jean-Marc Abcarius and Christopher [email protected]

The Beirut Pavilion

Tourism to Beirut is booming once again and the city is receiving visitors from all over the world year round. Curiously, the municipality does not offer a tourist information center other than at Beirut Airport or on the web. In this design studio we propose a contemporary tourist information center in the heart of Beirut for visitors and Beiruti’s alike. The Beirut Pavilion is to be a point of convergence for people who wish to inform themselves about the city and it’s various activities: a small but ‘active’ information center with diverse functions such as visitor information, exhibition, ticket sales, conferences and café.

The final jury will take place in room 205, beginning at 11.00 AM on Tuesday, the 1st of February 2011. Please start pinning up your drawings at 10.00 AM latest.

Please present the following documents and models:

1. All plan levels at 1:1002. At least 2 sections at 1:1003. project model including side walk and ceilings at 1:1004. diagrams explaining concept and/or project organization of the Beirut Pavillion5. study of an important part: 1:100 plan, section, interior elevation6. excerpt of an important part in model 1:1007. at least 2 collages8. midterm work including previous models9. midterm presentation printed out at A2 10. CD- Rom 01 of mid term presentation as PDF document including Photos of your models (max size of any Document on your 1 MB)11. CD- Rom 02 of final presentation as PDF document including Photos of your models (max size of any Document on your CD Rom 1 MB)

Check list for your work:

- dotted lines only for objects and building parts that are above the plan- thin continuous lines for projected objects , thick lines for cut building parts- consider line-weights in plans and sections- carefully consider the visual balance of your drawings. Keep them light and don’t fill them with unnecessary furniture, plants, and other CAD- library elements. - don’t forget section keys - all plans should be directed in the same direction and have the same paper format- sections and elevations need to sit on the ground (a line for the ground, side walk, street , neighboring building, etc- it’s always good to add a person in your drawings and models for scale information- please double check that your prints are OK and that none of your drawings are upside-down or mirrored, etc…- if you label your plans, then please use small font sizes in order not to “kill” your drawings- carefully consider your layout, avoid fancy shapes, fonts and colors. The layout should enhance

Final Project Jury


Final Project Jury, student Laura Noujaim_ Grade A


Final Project Jury, student Fadi Hamze _ Grade A


Final Project Jury, student Sandra Simon_ Grade A -


Final Project Jury, student Ghiwa Saleh_ Grade B


Final Project Jury, student Yasmine Bitar_ Grade B


Final Project Jury, student Noura Hamasni_ Grade C+


Final Project Jury, student Lara Khalife_ Grade C+


Final Jury Report , Christopher Burns


Final Jury Report , Vanessa Dammous


Final Jury Report , Wissam Noshi


Final Jury Report , Nada Khoury


Final Jury Report , Elie Harfouche


Final Jury Report , Dr. Abdallah Kahil


Lebanese American University BeirutDES Design III The Beirut PavilionFinal Grades 07.02.2011abcarius + burns Fall 2011 – 2010 id-number Grade Project 02* Mid-Term Final Semester 1 200903518 B+ (Ito) A- A- A- 2 200702045 B- (Nouvel) B B- B- 3 200902190 B (Siza) B- C C+ 4 200902374 A- (Gehry) A A A 5 200901954 B (Nouvel02) B B B 6 200903317 A- (OMA) A- B+ A- 7 200900728 B (Siza) B+ C- C+ 8 200800702 B (Niemeyer) B C- C+ 9 200703223 B- (Hadid) B+ B- B 10 200801889 A- (Sanaa) B+ B- B 11 200701096 A- (Sanaa) A- A- A- 12 200900120 A- (OMA) B- C+ B- 13 200902296 B+ (Liebeskind) A- C B- 14 200803784 A- (Gehry) A- B+ A- 15 200801939 B- (Nouvel) B B B 16 200700993 B (Niemeyer) B+ A- B+ 17 200900325 B- (Nouvel) B- C C+ 18 20093538 B+ (Ito) B+ B- B 19 200802840 B- (Hadid) A- B B 20 200902355 A- (Gehry) B+ B+ B+ 21 200900443 B+ (Liebeskind) A A A 22 200700626 B+ (Ito) B- B B 23 200800606 B (Nouvel02) B- I I 24 200702394 B+ (Ito) C+ C+ C+

* Project 01 is not graded

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