Design Brief for Villa Design
Updated: Jun 3, 2023
Design Brief for Villa Design
Project Overview:
The project is a modern villa with climate responsive design. The total size of the plot is 4000 sq. m. and the villa will consist of 3 stories. The primary objective of the project is to provide a luxurious and comfortable living experience while incorporating sustainable and environment-friendly design features.
Design Concept:
The design concept for the villa is based on the principles of modern architecture with a focus on minimalism and functionality. The use of straight lines, simple shapes, and neutral colors will be prominent throughout the design. The idea is to create a timeless design that can withstand the test of time and changing trends.
Sustainability:
Sustainability will be at the core of the design for the villa. The aim is to create a building that has a minimal impact on the environment and contributes to the overall well-being of its occupants. The orientation of the building will be optimized to maximize natural light and ventilation, reducing the need for artificial lighting and air conditioning. Renewable energy sources such as solar panels will be utilized to meet some of the energy requirements of the villa. Rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems will be installed to reduce water consumption.
Climate Responsive Design:
The villa will be designed keeping in mind the local climate conditions in Lucknow. The building envelope will consist of thermal insulation and shading devices to reduce heat gain during summers while maximizing heat gain during winters. The placement of windows and openings will be optimized to promote cross-ventilation throughout the building. The landscape design will also contribute to maintaining a comfortable indoor environment by providing shade and reducing heat island effect.
Program/Requirement:
The villa will consist of 5 bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, home theatre, gymnasium, swimming pool, and outdoor terrace areas. Each bedroom will have access to an outdoor balcony overlooking the surrounding landscape. The living room and dining room will be divided by a double-height atrium, which will allow natural light to penetrate deep into the lower floors.
Special Considerations:
The materials selected for the villa will be of high quality, durable, and long-lasting. Local materials such as brick, stone, and wood will be given preference. The interior finishes will consist of natural materials such as marble and wood.
Schedule
Week 1: Course orientation & briefing of the design problem
Week 2: The course begins with the initial target towards quick design exercise which will be an aided help for the students in the coming weeks for successful completion on design proposals. The exercise is to study and design living/dining room, master bed with bath and balcony, modern kitchen and study plus studio room based on instructor allocation.
There will be introduction of quick design for the students at the beginning of the week which has to be submitted at the end of the week. The introduction of project will be followed by lectures guiding them to proper implementation and study of the problem given. Nature of quick design problem: the problem can target as to inhibit the students with basic understanding of single user spaces or 2 or few user spaces.
Week 3&4: The week will begin with the introduction of the major design problem to the students. it should be followed with the students being directed towards literature analysis of that design problem so that they become well aware of the nature of the project. they should also be directed towards information collection of the various architectural standards that will be supportive in their design proposals. there should be consultation of the concerned faculty on the literature reviews and data collection.
Week 5: the students should undertake case study for the respective design problem given to them. The case study should comprise of the following;
1. Live case study (min. 2 projects)
2. Desktop case study (one international & one regional)
3. Comparative charts showing analysis of the various components of the said project between all the different case studies.
4. Conclusions: specifying the various strengths and weakness of every project. it should also specify the striking features and observations of each project case.
5. Comparison of conclusions with literature reviews and data collection.
6. Inferences of the overall study conducted. These inferences should be implemented in their respective design proposal.
Week 6: The student will visit the proposed site given to them for the design problem. they are required to study the following:
· land contour
· possible preserved area
· micro climate
· accessibility
· orientation(wind &sun)
· site history (existing functions)
On the first class on a week lecture on site analysis will be given as an input.
Week 7 & 8: The student will start their work on the design proposals. This week will concentrate on the initial shaping of their proposal. This will consist of the following parameters;
Bubble diagram & flow charts: Students are expected to know the hierarchy of the different spaces in their design problem. They are needed to identify the spaces or activities and study the co-relation between these spaces/activities. They have to prepare a flow chart or bubble diagram which can be relatable to the string of activities from entry to exit.
Zoning: the students are required to zone their site as per the requirements of various spaces.
Concept: Students should frame line their whole perception and ideas about the design proposal to be prepared and sum it up with a conceptual sheet which will highlight their further approach to the design solution. One lecture will be conducted on architectural concept and concept development There will be an assessment and consultation by the faculties for the above which will be guided by lectures that enlightens on the above parameters of the design process.
Week 9, 10 & 11: The students will translate the earlier week work and start giving definition to different spaces. The students will prepare single line plans of all floors which will be evolved with continuous consultation all through the stage to finally freeze the layouts. They will also evolve conceptual elevations to enhance their design.
The students are required to submit all the works of the above weeks in the form of an intermediate design submission. There will be a jury which will finalize the final layouts and comment rectifications if any. And the requirements of the intermediate submission are:
1. Site analysis
2. All zoning, bubble diagrams & flow charts
3. Concept
4. Single line floor plans
5. Conceptual elevations
Week 12: The students will work further in developing their elevation to final stages. there will be lectures delivered for the different consideration in elevations (balance, rhythm, harmony, solid & voids, massing, aesthetics) etc.
Week 13 & 14: The students will take continuous consultations towards the final drawings of their proposals. They will take consultation regarding sectional drawings, elevation and views.
Week 15: The students will do final submission of the project proposal. the requirements for the same are:
1. Site plan (max 1:250)
2. All floor plans (scale max 1:100)
3. Sections (one horizontal & one vertical & wherever required, Scale max: 1:100)
4. Elevations
5. 3d views or perspectives. (Scale as per required view)
6. Model (scale 1:250)
Design Brief for Villa Design
The design brief has been created with a focus on sustainability, functionality, and climate-responsive design. The use of local materials and renewable energy sources will help reduce the carbon footprint of the building while providing a luxurious and comfortable living experience for its occupants.
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