ARB exam part 1
The Analytical Commentary for Part 1 Prescribed Exam
GC1 Design
GC1.1
The project 9 Crescent Road (A) meets the required criteria by demonstrating how analysis, research, context, budget, preparation and development of a brief inform a design proposal.
1.1.1 Analysis of information is sourced throughout Work Stages A-C:
(Stages A-B)
• Initial (A1) client brief
• Site Survey (A6)
• Design Brief (A2) analysing the client's spatial requirements • Fee Proposal (A4) embodies a documented analysis of the brief (Stage C) • Researched information informs the design; with guidelines/constraints, such as Local Authority and Conservation Policy (A9), along with specialist consultant’s reports – including Day Lighting and Sunlighting Report (dealing with potential changes in lighting) (A20), and the Arboricultural Report (A21) (detailing construction proximity in conjunction with a Tree Preservation Order)
1.1.2 Research conducted throughout Work Stage B establishes a basis for the design. Work Stage C shows compliance of the design to required policies:
(Stage B)
• Previous local planning history (A7) and house history (A8) (Stages B-C)
• Local Planning Guidelines & Policies (A9), stipulate physical guidelines and materials • Consultants Reports (A17 - A22)
1.1.3 Context is covered in Stages B-D showing how the design relates to its urban environment:
• Site Location (A27.1)
• Concept (A11)
• Final Plans, Elevation & Sections (A27.4); Accommodating contemporary living, and forming a credible relationship with the surroundings
1.1.4 Budget within the Fee Proposal (A4) dictates the scale and element options. For consideration, the budget included costings to for renovation, and for new build [With VAT reduction] 1.1.5 Preparation and development of the brief through initial assessment, research, context and budget, informs the design process. Analysis of initial findings through dialogue and
GC1 Design
GC1.1
The project 9 Crescent Road (A) meets the required criteria by demonstrating how analysis, research, context, budget, preparation and development of a brief inform a design proposal.
1.1.1 Analysis of information is sourced throughout Work Stages A-C:
(Stages A-B)
• Initial (A1) client brief
• Site Survey (A6)
• Design Brief (A2) analysing the client's spatial requirements • Fee Proposal (A4) embodies a documented analysis of the brief (Stage C) • Researched information informs the design; with guidelines/constraints, such as Local Authority and Conservation Policy (A9), along with specialist consultant’s reports – including Day Lighting and Sunlighting Report (dealing with potential changes in lighting) (A20), and the Arboricultural Report (A21) (detailing construction proximity in conjunction with a Tree Preservation Order)
1.1.2 Research conducted throughout Work Stage B establishes a basis for the design. Work Stage C shows compliance of the design to required policies:
(Stage B)
• Previous local planning history (A7) and house history (A8) (Stages B-C)
• Local Planning Guidelines & Policies (A9), stipulate physical guidelines and materials • Consultants Reports (A17 - A22)
1.1.3 Context is covered in Stages B-D showing how the design relates to its urban environment:
• Site Location (A27.1)
• Concept (A11)
• Final Plans, Elevation & Sections (A27.4); Accommodating contemporary living, and forming a credible relationship with the surroundings
1.1.4 Budget within the Fee Proposal (A4) dictates the scale and element options. For consideration, the budget included costings to for renovation, and for new build [With VAT reduction] 1.1.5 Preparation and development of the brief through initial assessment, research, context and budget, informs the design process. Analysis of initial findings through dialogue and