Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
AR40107 Design studio 6.1 |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: To explore architecture and urbanism within a Western urban context through Architectural Design and analysis. The unit develops skills in urban analysis acquired during unit Design Studio 5 and relates the individual and group understanding of a specific urban environment (physical and cultural) to the development of a brief, which is used to shape an individual building design.
Learning Outcomes: Students who have completed this unit should be able to: * demonstrate through drawings, models and written reports, their understanding of how the selected city was shaped by its unique history, culture and natural topography. * demonstrate a critical approach to methodologies of mapping and analysis at urban level. Skills: An ability to work as part of a group; the critical assessment of information, and its clear communication. Content: The formulation of group urban strategy, group and subsequent individual design briefs and first iteration designs for one building type (public or residential) in one location within the established urban context. Specialist expertise will be provided by visiting Urban, Architectural, Landscape, Environmental and Structural Engineering consultants. |