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The document outlines the structure and requirements for an architectural thesis report including chapters to include, formatting guidelines, and binding instructions. It details the necessary components of an introduction, body with analysis chapters, conclusions, prologue, epilogue, as well as formatting for text, drawings, and graphics. The report is to conclude with binding in black Rexene along the longer side with specified lettering and elements printed on the cover and spine.

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Report Formatting

The document outlines the structure and requirements for an architectural thesis report including chapters to include, formatting guidelines, and binding instructions. It details the necessary components of an introduction, body with analysis chapters, conclusions, prologue, epilogue, as well as formatting for text, drawings, and graphics. The report is to conclude with binding in black Rexene along the longer side with specified lettering and elements printed on the cover and spine.

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GATEWAY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

THESIS REPORT
July – December 2019

INTRODUCTION

An architectural thesis report is a compilation of analyzed data that forms a prelude to the design
of a project.
It is a collection of the pre-design research that leads to conclusions which form the basis for the
design to be conceived.

STRUCTURE

The structure of an architectural thesis report will be made of


– an introduction,
– a body made up of chapters that give arguments and analysis for the conclusions
to be drawn,
– the conclusions on which the design will be based
– The mandatory prologue and epilogue elements that shall make the report self-
sufficient and self-explanatory.

CHAPTERS

The chapters that make up an architectural thesis report can be:


• Introduction
• Analysis of the envisaged activity
– Its history
– Its nature
– Its architectural implications
• The envisaged user profile
– Social Aspects
– Psychological aspects
• The standards
• The literature study
– From books
– From Net
• Case studies
– Description
– Positives and negatives
– Lessons learnt
– Comparative analysis
• Site analysis
– Location
– Planning aspects
– Urban Design aspects
– Climatology
– Topography
• Clients brief
• Architects brief
– Spatial analysis
– Interrelationship of spaces
– Design constraints
• Design factors of consideration
• Concept

PROLOGUE ELEMENTS

• Academic statement
• Acknowledgments
• Contents

EPILOGUE ELEMENTS

• Bibliography
• Index or Glossary (if any)

TYPING

 The final report will be typed in Times New Roman Font 12 in 1.5 line spacing, both side
justification.
 Titles should be in font 14 and subtitles in underlined font 12.
 The page formatting will be with 2.54 cm margins on all sides on A4 size paper in
portrait orientation.
 The drawings/sketches/plans/etc must be modulated to fit an A4 size white bond paper
page, one side printing.
 Details of parts of large graphics can be on following pages
 All graphics must be appropriately annotated and should be as close to the relevant text
as possible.
BINDING

• In black Rexene
• Along the longer side (Portrait mode)
• Blank pages at the end to add printouts and pictures of final design
• Silver lettering on cover
– Title
– Location
– College name
– Author
– Guide
• Silver lettering on spine
– Title
– Author

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