GCSE Three-Dimensional Design Eduqas

3D Design: Architectural Design

Understanding Architectural Design

• Gain knowledge of different architectural styles such as Victorian, Modern, Post-Modern, etc.
• Learn about the evolution of architectures from past to present to understand current architectural practices.
• Study the work of famous architects like Zaha Hadid, Frank Lloyd Wright, Antoni Gaudi etc., and analyse their design principles.
• Understand how various elements like space, form, line, light, scale, and texture function in architectural design.

Aspects of Architectural Design

• Learn how architectural designs are developed from concept to completion.
• Comprehend the use of architectural plans, elevations and sections, to represent buildings in a dimensionally accurate way.
• Understand how to use CAD software in architectural design, to create 3D models and visualisations.
• Appreciate the importance of Scale and Proportions in buildings and how it affects human interaction with space.
• Understand the role of sustainability in modern architecture and how it impacts design choices.

Practical Application

• Develop the ability to create detailed sketches of buildings and structures.
• Be able to model your own architectural designs using a range of materials and techniques.
• Enhance the skill to digitally visualise and present your designs using 3D modelling software.
• Learn how to develop a design brief and meet client expectations with your design solutions.

Evaluation and Analysis

• Understand how to critically analyse existing buildings and structures.
• Learn how to present and justify design decisions effectively.
• Evaluate how different designs can impact the environment and the users.
• Value how architectural designs can influence and reflect the culture and society in which they exist.

Design and Technology in Architecture

• Familiarise with the use of new materials and technologies in modern architecture.
• Understand the role of structural systems in buildings such as loads, forces, stresses, and materials.
• Learn about the role of services like heating, lighting, water, and electricity in buildings.
• Appreciate the impact of technology on architectural design, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and 3D printing.