Exemplar Sections 2 - 1:50

Soe Ker Tie House (Thailand) - TYIN Tegnestue Architects (2009)

The section below is another smaller building, like exemplar section 1 (due to size of section fitting on journal page). The purpose of the building shown is as a cheap housing method for the orphans of a Burmese war; one that they can adopt themselves and use for the future. 

Like within exemplar section 1, the 1:50 section predominately shows the activities that will occur within the building. From the section below it is evident that this is a sleeping facility for the orphans; no doubt one of many within the camp that will each house 4 children. This small building also has also been designed to allow the children to play inside and outside (swings) and captures water through roof drainage. 

Original Section 1:50

This is all evident through the 1:50 section provided. Through the use of annotations and including a number of simple features (like a kid sitting on a swing or two kids playing together) the section is easily understandable. I will need to use these techniques within my 1:50 section to clearly communicate the main features and activities occurring in my design. This section also includes the various structural elements throughout the small building and how they are held together.  

Even by adding simple square blocks, the section clearly communicates that those blocks are used as a ladder for children to climb up to their bunk beds. The structural element of the building is also clearly communicated, including the various pieces and fittings that fit together. It doesn't go into any details about the structural elements however, as this would be explained in details; it merely shows that they are there.

Sourced from

- To Toshi, K. (2012, 04). TYIN Tegnestue Architects. Architecture + Urbanism, p. 38.