BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM (ARC61303/ARC2224)

SYNOPSIS: REACTION PAPER (AUGUST 2016) [10 MARKS]

NAME: TAN CHEE SIANG ID: 0315159

LECTURER: MR LAM SHEN FEI TUTORIAL TIME: 2-4

SYNOPSIS NO: 2 READER TITLE: ARCHITECTURE WHERE DESIRE CAN LIVE

AUTHOR: JACQUES DERRIDA

Jacques Derrida was interviewed with Eva Meyer about the separation between architecture theory

and technical practice.

He mentioned that before separation between theory and practice, between thinking and architecture,

a way of thinking linked to the architectural could have existed. I agree that architecture is not just a

functional object, but also contain its thought of meaning.

The concept of deconstruction itself resemble an architectural metaphor. I believe that every

architectural thinking has pros and cons. However, the thinking that occurred at certain era, it provide

an example or an image of the duration of time. Deconstruction can be method to visualise that which

establish the authority of the architectural concatenation in philosophy. However, in my opinion, it may

lose the originality and historical aspect of the early work if we didn’t use the precedent as proper

references.

Modernism distinguished itself by a criticism of this humanistic position. I totally agree that the early

work of architecture was design due to the humanistic position, however nowadays new type

architecture style has slowly decreasing just follow by the function. In addition, self-referential sign has

formed and influenced while several master architect produce them type of style during the period of

time.

Modern and postmodernism architecture to create a different kind of living which no longer fits the old

circumstance. Deconstruction represent the failure or the limitation imposed on a universal language.

However, I disagree that each of the language for architecture remain its importance and meaning to

translate it into different perception and angle of view.

There is formless desire for another form. Every architecture has its needs, community, and have to

suit to the site context. It the architecture is built without all of those requirement, it lose its identity and

meaning of itself.

In conclusion, Deconstruction is a way of understanding how something was created. Deconstruction

is breaking something down into parts for understanding. A subjective style may have its positive and

negative response. However, it has importance meaning behind it and certain influences to the period

of time.

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Key points (2.5)

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Terminologies (2.5)

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Reactions (2.5)

Logical Progression (2.5)

DATE: TOTAL MARK & GRADE

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SYNOPSIS DESCRIPTION

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Grades Marks Key points (2.5) Appropriateness of Terminologies (2.5)

Clarity in Opinions and Reactions (2.5)

Logical Progression (2.5)

A 1.8 - 2.5

Evidence of outstanding understanding of Key points through clear explanation

Appropriate use of Terminologies In discussing the Issues/ Concepts/Theories

Outstanding Clarity in opinions and reactions - Supported with strong Logical explanation

Outstanding Articulation of logical expressions ending with well-developed paragraphs

B 1.5 - 1.79

Evidence of understanding of Key points through reasonable explanation

Reasonable use of Terminologies In discussing the Issues/ Concepts/Theories with Minor unfamiliarity

Reasonable clarity in opinions and reactions - Supported with Logical explanation

Reasonable Articulation of logical expressions ending with well-developed paragraphs

C 1.25 - 1.49

Evidence of Some Understanding of Key points through acceptable explanation

Acceptable use of Terminologies In discussing the Issues/ Concepts/Theories with Noticeable unfamiliarity

Acceptable Clarity in opinions and reactions - Supported with satisfactory explanation

Acceptable Articulation of logical expressions ending with some ambiguous statements

D 1 - 1.24

Evidence of Some Understanding of Key points through not quite acceptable explanation

Evidence of Terminologies however poorly communicated in discussing The Issues/ Concepts/Theories With

Weak Clarity in opinions and reactions - Supported with Lengthy explanation

Poor Articulation of logical expressions ending with noticeable ambiguous statements

F 0 - 0.99

Insufficient Evidence of Understanding of Key points through weak explanation

Insufficient Evidence of Terminologies in discussing the Issues/ Concepts/Theories With

Improper opinions and reactions. Not Matching the Issues/ Concepts/ Theories -Inadequate Reasons

Unable to Articulate / illogical expressions. Poorly written synopsis.