Tay Kok Rui (Y1411040)
Question 1a:
There are two different type of finish that could be applied on the building chosen, inherent finishes and applied finishes. The major finishing works that could be applied on the floor are; joint-less finishes such as cement screed, granolithic paving, anhydrite floor finish and resin-based finish; flexible thin sheets and tile finishes such as Linoleum sheets and PVC sheets; rigid tiles and stone slabs finishes such as clay-floor tiles and natural stone slabs; and timber floor finishes such as natural wood-floor finishes, floor boards and wood strips flooring.
The major finishing works that could be applied on the internal wall are fair face finishes such as fair face blocks or block work; internal plastering such as lime plaster, cement plaster and different type of gypsum plaster, gypsum plasterboard, wallpaper, painting and decorating such as paints, wood stains, vanishes and oils.
The major finishing works that could be applied on the external wall are: painting and decorating such as paints, wood stains, vanishes and oils; external rendering such as smooth or wood-float finish, scrapped-finish, textured finish, pebbledash finish, roughcast finish and machine applied finish.
Question 1b:
For the external floor finish, granolithic paving with exposed aggregate is used. Within the hallway to the lobby and the stairway, ceramic tiles with the same granolithic paving were used the floor finish and skirting. In the lobby and the other levels, polished marble tiles were used for the floor finish and carpet is used for the PA office.
Several finishes were used for the external wall. Decorative masonry tiles were used for the lower external wall finish. For the upper p...
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...rescence on masonry building surfaces where the hygroscopic salts in the wall absorb the moisture and move to the surface of the wall when the moisture evaporates, forming a built-up of the said salt on the surface, causing aesthetic and structure damage.
Rising dampness causes bleaching and the paint on the wall to peel, resulting in the corrosion of materials due to direct exposure to the environment.
When rising dampness occurs near the timber-based materials, the material became deteriorated due to warping and buckling. The timber may also be affected due to the growth of decaying organisms, causing the timber structure and finishes along the base wall to rot and decay.
The damp conditions cause the growth of moulds on both porous and fibrous materials. This causes damage to the finishes, both aesthetic and physical, and poses health hazard to the occupants.
An additional assessment concern is roof flashing. Roof flashing is a line of defense against water leakage. Usually water flashing barriers are composed of a sheet of metal, galvanized steel or aluminum, that is positioned over the joints in the roof and wall construction to stop water from seeping inside the home. A frequent cause of significant water damage to a residence is malfunctioning roof flashing.
-can be built up in thing translucent layers like a varnish to make areas of glowing color or worked into fine details
... grilles or opt for an interior wooden grille that is removable. Removable wood interior grills are paintable so you can update your windows when you update your wall color or decorating scheme.
The Vestibule leading to this entrance hall is identical to the entrance of the Temple of Erectheus on the Acropolis of Athens. The statues in the deep niches, carved by Frederick MacMonnies, combine “American idealism with the elegance of Second Empire Style and is in advanced realm by their lack of enframement or paneling.” The vaulted entrance hall, which leads to the grand staircase, is segmented into three aisles and is clad in Iowa sandstone. The arched central aisle has the names of prominent Bostonians inscribed on them.
Materiality is a critical feature in all of his projects, and in this case, the architect did not only blend the building with the landscape, by sinking it carefully into the slope, but he also uses genuine local materials to give the space atmospheric ideals. Always working towards a consistent visual appearance, Zumthor uses this quality factor in the interior building method. Using a system of specifically, almost scientifically, arrangem...
One of the oldest forms of woodworking is called veneering. Veneer is a thin surface layer of fine wood, glued to a base of less attractive or inexpensive material. Veneer is used when decorating furniture, floors, walls and even paintings or pictures. This can be broken down into two different categories; these are parquetry and marquetry.
Almost everyone occasionally feels unwell because they are suffering from one or more common symptoms of discomfort such as headaches, dry throat or sore eyes. A 1984 World Health Organization Committee report suggested that up to 30 percent of new and remodelled buildings worldwide may be the subject of excessive complaints related to indoor air quality (IAQ) (Environmental Protection Energy, 1991). But there are occasions when, for no obvious reasons, people working in particular buildings experience these sorts of symptoms more often than is usual. The symptoms tend to increase in severity with time spent in the building and improve over time or disappear away from the building (Accepta, 2014). This is often described as Sick Building Syndrome. The main symptoms associated with Sick Building Syndrome are dry or itchy skin or skin rash, dry or itchy eyes, nose or throat, headaches, lethargy, irritability, or poor concentration and stuffy or runny nose.
A study of Jaisalmer havelis shows plain walls in the lower part of north and south facades and full height, texture walls on east and west facades, which are shaded, almost all day. Textured walls are only 50mm thick while the massive walls are 450mm to 600mm thick (Gupta, 1984, p.64).
This polished black granite building is made of 7 floors office block. It got enamel trimmings and metal casement windows that are decorated with an inlaid bronze champlevé design were we can find Egyptians influences. The
But these contrived differences give rise to esthetic difficulties too. Because inherent differences—those that come from genuinely differing uses—are lacking among the buildings and their settings, the contrivances repre...
4) A greasy soot deposit covers the ceiling and walls, usually stopping three to four feet above the floor.
It revives our humor and imagination and it gives us a visual reference. Ornamentation has an artistic intention and highlights architectural moments. In architecture, ornamentation can be divided into three main categories. Mimetic is the idea of imitating symbolic or significant forms and forms which have definite meanings. Applied ornamentation tends to add beauty to any structure. However, organic ornamentation focuses mainly on the functions and materials of any building. In the 20th early century, the anti-ornament emerged. Architecture today, is primarily about space. Ornament, on the other hand, has to do with non spatial figuration. The aesthetic functions of ornaments can be reduced to the practical details of a basic building. The entire building can be an ornament, there is no need to add ornament over. Also, today, other means of visual communication have replaced ornamentation which became a dead
In conclusion, the walls and ceilings are relatively consistent throughout the subsequent periods. Wood paneling, gilding, painting, and tapestries were the most popular wall applications. Gilded, carved, and plaster ceilings were the most prominently used during the periods. Craftsmanship was emphasized, and there was an overall lightness of design, especially in comparison to comparative English periods. Walls and ceilings were a vital part of the design, because these areas were the most emphatic areas of the room. Furniture was important but lackluster when contrasted by the gorgeous delineation of forms surrounded the rooms. Perhaps the greatest takeaway from these periods is the emphasis on the seventh plane, something so minutely considered in modern times.
A smaller pool lays adjacent to the building on the opposite side enclosed by a wall of marble. Mies designed the pavilion to blur the lines between inside and outside space. There are parts of the walls that seem to be missing which creates a flow between the two main spaces. The pavilion’s thin sweeping roof is supported by eight cruciform columns clad in chrome. This created an open and free space where he lined the outside of the building with glass. He then carefully placed a thin slab of onyx in the middle of the open volume.