PROJECT 6: INTEGRATED PROJECT: DESIGN & BUILD ‘AN AMPHITHEATRE STAGE’





Building does not have to be large to be pleasantly viewed, and does not have to be extensively enclosed to be comfortably occupied. This is especially so in the tropics, where simple living under the shade with the users being kept connected to the nature is more recommended. Such examples are commonly found waqf (wakaf) or traditional performance stage that is aesthetically beautiful and functionally viable. With the advance of structural know-how and efficient technology, these small structure buildings like the performance stage have been upgraded to be more creatively designed and applicable for broader functions. This includes a mini amphitheater stage, which has gained greater attention in recent years, since it is easily placed in small to medium size of outdoor spaces. Inspired by this characteristic, designing and constructing a special amphitheater stage for the USM as the main studio project involving various aspects of construction is well worth the effort since the stage can cater for numerous events and activities that are continuously held at the university throughout the years. The objective of this project are To enhance students’ skills in applying suitable elements and principles of design in producing a small building with specific function and context while improving students skill in conducting and documenting site analysis, designing project and producing complete presentation drawing. Other than that this project also enhance students  creativity in designing a unique yet practical one-space building with the understanding of human physiology, ergonomic and comfort factors based on basic technical knowledge while increasing student creativity in producing a remarkable stage design in the real climate and site context and explaining it with a clear design statement. Furthermore, this project also introduce student to the skills of applying suitable structural design, material and basic service. It also expose student to basic of costing, report writing, and managing the basic knowledge of construction process and management. last but not least, this project allow students to construct a relatively large scale of physical model with appropriate construction techniques while encouraging teamwork and nourishing leadership skills among students. :)

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