Design Studio 3: Place and Architecture

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School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Danilo Di Mascio

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Seminar

Requirements

Recommended Prior Study

Professional Body Requirements

Architects Registration Board

Royal Institute of British Architects

Synopsis

The module is delivered across the first 12 teaching weeks of the Second Year of study. This module requires you to produce works of increasing sophistication having successfully completed Design Studio 1 and Design Studio 2 (or equivalent) and will enable you to explore the relationship between theory and practical … For more content click the Read More button below. You will be supported in managing your studio time and will be expected to apply technical skills and critical awareness drawn from this and adjacent modules, which will form the context for the module. The content of the module will comprise a number of design projects which will enable you to develop your skills at integrating architectural design with material and environmental technologies in an holistic design solution. You will develop a body of work in response to a studio theme. This will be defined and structured by Module Tutors to promote the integration of ideas and experimental practice in the production of the design proposals.

The module is delivered across the first 12 teaching weeks of the Second Year of study.

This module requires you to produce works of increasing sophistication having successfully completed Design Studio 1 and Design Studio 2 (or equivalent) and will enable you to explore the relationship between theory and practical design activity.

You will be supported in managing your studio time and will be expected to apply technical skills and critical awareness drawn from this and adjacent modules, which will form the context for the module.

The content of the module will comprise a number of design projects which will enable you to develop your skills at integrating architectural design with material and environmental technologies in an holistic design solution.

You will develop a body of work in response to a studio theme. This will be defined and structured by Module Tutors to promote the integration of ideas and experimental practice in the production of the design proposals.

Learning Strategy

The learning strategy is one of learning by doing. Project work is student centred and studio based. You are encouraged to value good visual, spoken, written and aural communication skills and to appreciate the relationship between the personal thought process, its communication to others and consideration of their responses. Certain … For more content click the Read More button below. Lectures, seminars, presentations and site visits will be organised to promote debate and reflection. Workshops will provide creative and technical support.

Certain aspects of the preparatory work for design projects may be carried out collaboratively (such as site analysis and location studies). Design experience will be obtained through a series of directed individual projects, which will be tutored both on a personal basis and through group tutorials. You will be required to discuss your work openly with your peers and others and respond to your tutors. Feedback will be given through a series of reviews at which you will be required to make a verbal and visual presentation of your work.

Lectures, seminars, presentations and site visits will be organised to promote debate and reflection.

Workshops will provide creative and technical support.

Outline Syllabus

The module will comprise a series of design projects of increasing complexity which will be related to the Studio Theme of Place and Architecture and will be selected to reflect contemporary issues in architectural design and which will be based on real locations. Your understanding of the relationship between theory … For more content click the Read More button below. You will be asked to pay particular attention to: Contextual investigation and analysis.The development of a project briefThe application of principles of contemporary architectural design and technology. Projects will,whenever possible, involve outside clients and consultants. The structure of design projects will generally include: Introductory lectures and BriefingContextual researchUser analysisPrecedent StudiesDevelopment of a design briefDevelopment and presentation of outline contextual proposalsResolution and communication of design ideasDocumentation of process

You will be asked to pay particular attention to:

Contextual investigation and analysis.
The development of a project brief
The application of principles of contemporary architectural design and technology.

Projects will,whenever possible, involve outside clients and consultants.

The structure of design projects will generally include:

Introductory lectures and Briefing
Contextual research
User analysis
Precedent Studies
Development of a design brief
Development and presentation of outline contextual proposals
Resolution and communication of design ideas
Documentation of process

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

be able to understand the characteristics of specific places and the concerns and aspirations of the users by using techniques of physical survey and analysis to interpret design issues.

be able to produce moderately complex architectural designs that are responsive to place and user requirements.

be able to critically explore the structural, material and environmental properties of a proposed design and demonstrate an ability to synthesise information to produce resolved and creative design solutions.

be able to demonstrate the critical and analytical techniques to evaluate and judge architectural precedent and use it to inform the formation of elementary design briefs.

be able to use a variety of media techniques and technologies in the exploration and communication of ideas.

be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Portfolio (including examples)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Description:The production of a body of work, in the form of physical drawings and models that demonstrate the manipulation and expression of architectural space and form in response to a specific context equivalent in scope to 7,500 words.

Assessment Weight:100

Assessment Length:7500 Words (Equivalent Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO4, MLO5, MLO6

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:Yes

Assessment Criteria

Theoretical Development: The parameters of design briefs that satisfy specific requirements are identified. Creative decisions are based upon contextual survey and analysis, precedent study and emerging perceptual and aesthetic criteria. Architectural compositions are explored in relation to both the needs of the user and the complexities of the location. (Learning … For more content click the Read More button below. Technical Development: Appropriate technologies are selected in response to design projects. The relationship between structural, material and environmental requirements are identified, analysed and developed. (Learning Outcomes 3, 4) Integration and Synthesis: Identify the relationships between technological solutions and user/spatial requirements and discuss these in relation to the production of the work. Consider effective visual, verbal and aural skills when preparing information for communication to others. (Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6). Design Process: Creative architectural designs are developed based on appropriate functional, contextual and aesthetic criteria. The ability to explain design intentions in relation to the desires and activities of the user through writing, sketching, drawing, model making and other diverse sources. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

Theoretical Development:

The parameters of design briefs that satisfy specific requirements are identified. Creative decisions are based upon contextual survey and analysis, precedent study and emerging perceptual and aesthetic criteria. Architectural compositions are explored in relation to both the needs of the user and the complexities of the location. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)

Technical Development:

Appropriate technologies are selected in response to design projects. The relationship between structural, material and environmental requirements are identified, analysed and developed. (Learning Outcomes 3, 4)

Integration and Synthesis:

Identify the relationships between technological solutions and user/spatial requirements and discuss these in relation to the production of the work. Consider effective visual, verbal and aural skills when preparing information for communication to others. (Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6).

Design Process:

Creative architectural designs are developed based on appropriate functional, contextual and aesthetic criteria. The ability to explain design intentions in relation to the desires and activities of the user through writing, sketching, drawing, model making and other diverse sources. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

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