walkabout activity Hand out: Wednesday 30 Jan 2013 Hand in: Submit 8h30 – 9h00 on Thursday 31 Jan 2013

INTRODUCTION

You are embarking on the most exciting and challenging journey (of your life!) - becoming

a designer! From today onwards, you will look at things differently. You will see. Are you

ready to observe, experience, analyse and critically reflect? Now put on your walking

shoes, thinking cap, open your mind, focus your eyes, unleash your passion and don’t

forget… your (smart) phone! And…off you go!

THE BRIEF

You have been assigned to one of the six groups of around 15 students each. Refer to the

lists in the 2nd floor foyer. Make sure to fill in your name, surname and programme (interior

design or architectural technology), as well as the name of your group coordinator, in the

allocated space below. You need to submit this completed handout tomorrow morning.

We request that you please remain in your groups and stick to the route – refer to the

attached map. Although the questions only pertain to 5 of the 18 buildings marked on the

route (that is numbers 1, 4, 9, 13, 17), please take note of the other buildings and make

sure that you keep to the route so that you don’t get lost. Please mind the traffic and

don’t wander around on your own in the city. Your first stop will be the Castle of Good

Hope.

REFER TO ATTACHED MAP: (questions set on the buildings marked in bold.)

1. Castle of Good Hope

2. The Old Granary

2.a District 6 Museum (Buitenkant Street Methodist Church)- optional

3. Volunteer Drill Hall (City Library) NOTE: have a look inside

4. Cape Town City Hall

5. The Old Mutual - Darling Street

6. Groote Kerk – Church Square

7. Slave Lodge

8. Houses of Parliament

9. St. Georges Cathedral

10. The Old Town House (Burger Wachthuis) - Green Market Square

11. Metropolitan Methodist Church - Green Market Square

12. Standard Bank - Adderley Street

13. Koopmans-De Wet House – Strand Street

14. Shell House – Riebeeck Street

15. ABSA (Trust Bank Centre) Heerengracht

16. BP Centre – No 1 Thibault Square

17. Cape Town Convention Centre (& Arabella Sheraton Hotel)

FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND INTERIOR DESIGN

first year orientation programme

28 january 2013 – 31 january 2013

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Format: A4 sheets provided.

Media: You may use any media.

After submission you need to keep the work safe. It will form part of your portfolio and will be

presented again, together with other work, at the portfolio review.

SUBMISSION/S

Your work must be pinned up in the allocated space, by no later than 9h00 on Thursday 31

January, after which the submissions will be discussed (9h00 – 10h00).

PROJECT OUTCOMES/ ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. On time submission

2. Clarity and accuracy of graphics and text

3. Evidence of observation and curiosity

Name....................................................................................................

Surname...............................................................................................

Programme (interior design/ architecture)......................................

Group coordinator(s) .........................................................................

When you get to number 1 on your map (Castle of Good Hope), scan this QR code and answer the

following questions below, based on the website content. Also appoint someone in your group to

take a group photograph with the Castle as a backdrop, and post if on the facebook group.

1. When was construction started and when was the castle completed? ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................

2. What was its original function? ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................

3. What is its current function?

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When you arrive at number 4 on your map (Cape Town City Hall), scan this QR code and answer

the following questions below, based on the website content. Also appoint someone in your group

to take a group photograph with the Cape Town City Hall as a backdrop, and post if on the

facebook group.

1. What is the space called in front of the City hall? ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

2. What period/style is represented by the columns? ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................

3. What big event took place in 1990 in front of the city hall?

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When you arrive at number 9 on your map (St Georges Cathedral), scan this QR code and answer

the following questions below, based on the website content. Also appoint someone in your group

to take a group photograph with the St Georges Cathedral as a backdrop, and post if on the

facebook group.

1. St Georges Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in SA. True or false. ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................

2. What period/style does the original cathedral represent? ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................

3. Which architect designed the additions to the cathedral? ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

When you arrive at number 13 on your map (Koopmans De Wet House), scan this QR code and

answer the following questions below, based on the website content. Also appoint someone in

your group to take a group photograph with the Koopmans De Wet House as a backdrop, and post

if on the facebook group.

1. Name the architect of the facade. ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

2. Name the sculptor. ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................

3. This is the first private townhouse to be opened to the public. True or false?

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When you arrive at number 17 on your map (Cape Town Convention Centre - CTICC), scan this QR

code and answer the following questions below, based on the website content . Also appoint

someone in your group to take a group photograph with the Convention Centre as a backdrop,

and post if on the facebook group.

1. Name the architects of the CTICC (not on the website – ask someone) ........................................................................................................................................

2. Describe the design idea ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................

3. What excites you about the CTICC? Use the space/s below to sketch it.