Architectural Design and Communication 2(ii)

Overview

The second architectural studio in Stage 2 focuses on architectural design in relation to urban context by considering spatial, social, sustainable, and technical aspects. It also aims to develop the resolution of form, materiality, structure and detailing, and their integration at all levels into design. The studio consists of analytic projects that look at specific design issues to develop contextual and material awareness, which in turn advance spatial awareness.

Learning Objectives

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

Develop architectural proposals that contribute effectively to the built environment physically, culturally and socially through its alteration of the existing spatial and visual experience.

Develop a clear approach to design that addresses a brief and the needs of the users.

Use computer modelling to communicate design ideas and proposals in different forms (2-D and 3-D).

Use different techniques and presentation media (written, oral, and visual) to explore and communicate arguments, designs, and theoretical debate.

Skills

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Assessment

A minimum of 75% attendance at lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, crits and reviews. Each phase of the project/each project and assignment should be completed successfully to pass the module.