

Building Material
Project 1 : "MAteriality of Space :
Encountering Space & Maetriality
In this project, we are required to produce a complete documentation and analysis of materials in respect to physical and chemical properties and Identify various types of building material (Finishes and Structural). Besides, we can understand the e ffects of building materials on aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building as well as understand the appropriateness of material used in context several factors occupancy, concept, climate. We also able to acquire analytical skill in understanding selection of building materials for a building/design. Moreover, we are able to understand application or nstallation of material as finish and structural material (simple construction).
In this assignment, we are assigned into a group of 5. We chose 'Penang G-Hotel' as our study building due to its exciting and elegance appearance. We purposely spend a weekend to visit the hotel. When we first enter the hotel, we are amazed by the usage of multiple unique materials and the way all the materials blend together as a unit. It took us a while to figure out all the materials used to design the lobby. After visiting the hotel, we feel that we had learn a lot of materials which we have never seen before. The main theme of the hotel is simplicity and elegance. After the trip, we assigned our tasks and we started to do our tasks accordingly. It took us around 1 week the finish up the entire assignments. Overall, We are enjoying and pleased with the entire process of the assignment.



