Architectural Design and Communication 1(i)

Overview

An introduction to architectural design and representation through design based projects varying in scale. Introduction to the urban physical context and critical thinking in relation to the built environment and design. Introduction to structures and materiality. Architectural communication in appropriate graphic media. Research of architectural precedents and presentation of analytical studies both verbally and in the form of models and drawings.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of aspects of spatial configuration, scale, size and basic structural considerations.

Engage in critical debate about building designs, processes of production and the impact architecture has on the built environment and its context.

Understand and reflect on the process of design and the way it develops in its context, appreciating potentials and constraints

Understand the needs and aspiration of building users.

Having fair understanding of conventional communication skills and drawing techniques, sketching and modeling to document the building and the space.

Ability to use accurate communication mediums (2D & 3D) to effectively investigate the layers of space and its environment.

Use of experimental methods of visual and verbal representation of precedents through the analysis of architectural language, style and philosophy.

Introduction to the skill of self-reflection about design process in written form and in online interfaces.

Skills

Acquired Personal Skills.

See above and Introduction and development of group working skills.

Assessment

A 75% threshold is operational for attendance of the compulsory elements that include tutorials, skill workshops (practicals), lectures, reviews and group work.