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Architectural Thesis: Research Methodology

This document outlines the structure and methodology for an architectural thesis. It includes chapters that introduce the topic, review relevant literature, outline the research design and data collection methods, present an architectural program in response to research findings, propose and justify a design solution, obtain feedback from a jury, and list references. The methodology chapter describes collecting data through observations, interviews, additional literature review, questionnaires, photographs, maps, and case studies for comparison. It also addresses data presentation and analysis methods. The document provides an example of key design considerations for a commercial store, such as the entrance, access controls, circulation, signage, shelving, and checkouts.

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Architectural Thesis: Research Methodology

This document outlines the structure and methodology for an architectural thesis. It includes chapters that introduce the topic, review relevant literature, outline the research design and data collection methods, present an architectural program in response to research findings, propose and justify a design solution, obtain feedback from a jury, and list references. The methodology chapter describes collecting data through observations, interviews, additional literature review, questionnaires, photographs, maps, and case studies for comparison. It also addresses data presentation and analysis methods. The document provides an example of key design considerations for a commercial store, such as the entrance, access controls, circulation, signage, shelving, and checkouts.

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Architectural Thesis

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
AR. MANISH SHARMA
Assistant Professor

School of Architecture and Design

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY JAIPUR


Architectural Research Thesis
• ABSTRACT
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• LIST OF MAPS, CHARTS, GRAPHS & TABLES
• LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1: Background – (Problem statement; Research questions)
1.2: Objective – Sub-objectives
1.3: Methodology
1.4: Scope & Limitations
1.5: Justification
Architectural Research Thesis
CHAPTER 2 – LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1: Definitions and descriptions (background of literature review)
2.2: Different Authors and their books, articles etc. (Summary of whatever literature
reviewed)
2.2.1 Standards
2.2.2. Norms
2.2.3. Byelaws
2.2.4. Codes etc.
2.3: Architect’s perspective (Design considerations and concept development
strategies)
2.4: Research Arguments ( view points of different authors both for and against)
Architectural Research Thesis
CHAPTER 3 – RESEARCH DESIGN
3.1: Lessons learned through literature review and its interpretation
3.2: Important design considerations/ components of research topic
3.3: What data shall be collected
3.4: Data collection method
3.4.1: Observations
3.4.2: Interviews
3.4.3: More literature review
3.4.4: Questionnaire Survey
3.4.5: Photographic Survey
3.4.6: Map making (GIS/Remote Sensing)
3.4.7: Case studies method etc. Comparison of Local as well as International cases
3.5: Method of data presentation
3.6: Method of analysis
Architectural Research Thesis

Designing a

MALL or HOTEL or FMCG Store


What are the key design considerations?
ENTRANCE

• Approach (Universal Access, ease): RAMP/STAIR


• SPILL OVER (Utility, practical) : STORAGE/ STACKS/TROLLEYS
• Marketing : BANNERS
• SECURITY
• BUFFER
ACCESS CONTROLS

• One way movement?


• Additional Personal?
• Buffer space after control
• Visual Connect
ACCESS CONTROLS and CIRCULATION

• AUTOMATED?
• SHOPPING W/O STAFF?
• ON A TRAVELLATOR?

CONCEPT…….
BANNERS

• CEILING
• FLOOR (GUIDES/ OFFERS/ SECTIONS)
• WALLS
FLOOR

• FLOOR
• SAFETY GUIDES
• OFFERS
• SECTION DEMARCATION
CIRCULATION

• ACCESS POINTS
• AMIDST SHELVES
• BILLING COUNTERS
SHELVES

• SHELVES
• PRODUCT CATEGORY
• WALL STACKED
• ISLAND TYPE
• REFRIGERATORS (FRIDGE TYPE/ DEEP FREEZERS)
SHELVES

• SHELVES
• PRODUCT CATEGORY
• HEIGHT
• MATERIAL
BILLING COUNTERS

• EASE OF CIRCULATION
• CONTROL ACCESS
• MECHANISM
Architectural Research Thesis
CHAPTER 4 – ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
4.1: Interpretation of Research Findings into Design Brief
4.2: Derivation of space-area program
4.3: Site selection Criteria and analysis
4.4: Design Philosophy, Concepts and its Justification
Design considerations for functionality (derived from logical reasoning,
observation and literature review) like approach, space interrelation etc.
Climate
Site sustainability etc.

CHAPTER 5 –CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS


5.1 Summary of Outcomes/ Justifications for design brief
Architectural Research Thesis
CHAPTER 6: DESIGN PROPOSAL

6.1: Design Development Process


6.2: Master Planning Process and Alternatives Development
6.3: Detailed Design Process and Alternative development
6.4: Proposed Master Plan
6.5: Proposed Detailed Design (Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Views,
Details below ups, Block Models and Detailed Models.
Architectural Research Thesis
CHAPTER 07 – RESEARCH APPRAISAL

7.1: Brief Presented to the Jury


7.2: Comments and suggestions
7.5: Avenues for further research in future

8: REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY


9: ANNEXURES
Architectural Research Thesis
CHAPTER 07 – RESEARCH APPRAISAL

7.1: Brief Presented to the Jury


7.2: Comments and suggestions
7.5: Avenues for further research in future

8: REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY


9: ANNEXURES
Assignment
• Identify the design consideration/ parameters for designing a commercial store/
showroom for FMCG or Apparels.
• Put the same in form of an abstract.
• Do the referencing in APA style.
THANK YOU…

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