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Exercises in Architectural Design 1A1To develop the ability to think about architecture and cities from a broad perspective that encompasses both rationality and
appeal—essential for future practice in architectural design—and to formulate realistic proposals.
A design studio-style exercise led by multiple faculty members.
This course addresses practical problems facing contemporary architecture and cities, guiding students through research and investigation to design proposals.
The research phase involves multifaceted examination of the social nature inherent in architectural design.
In the design studio, students reflect the findings of their research into site and program settings, developing detailed design proposals. Proposals may include furniture-scale elements or operational considerations. Concurrently, the course demands the enhancement of numerous professional competencies: presentation skills, research abilities, contribution to group activities, and the refinement of individual design capabilities. (Internship-related course)
This course addresses practical problems facing contemporary architecture and cities, guiding students through research and investigation to design proposals.
The research phase involves multifaceted examination of the social nature inherent in architectural design.
In the design studio, students reflect the findings of their research into site and program settings, developing detailed design proposals. Proposals may include furniture-scale elements or operational considerations. Concurrently, the course demands the enhancement of numerous professional competencies: presentation skills, research abilities, contribution to group activities, and the refinement of individual design capabilities. (Internship-related course)
- 1. Develop investigative and research skills (gain the ability to visit specific towns, identify some kind of “problem” there, and demonstrate the severity of that “problem”)
- 2. Develop architectural conceptual and planning skills (Acquire the planning and conceptual abilities necessary for site selection and program definition in architectural design)
- 3. Enhance architectural design capabilities (Acquire the ability to create compelling and persuasive designs. Also gain the ability to communicate these effectively to others.)
| Submitted materials | Total. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30% | 30% |
| 2. | 30% | 30% |
| 3. | 40% | 40% |
| Total. | 100% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Guidance, Site and Surrounding Area Survey, Actual Measurement | Research local information available in advance. | 380minutes |
| 2． | Lectures related to the assignment | Research books related to the assignment. | 380minutes |
| 3． | Site Configuration and Facility Programming | Conduct research on similar examples of facility construction related to the planned use. | 380minutes |
| 4． | Sketch 1: Organization and Analysis of Issues at the Project Site | Research and organize the issues concerning the planned site and its surrounding areas. | 380minutes |
| 5． | Sketch 2: Presenting Design Methods Derived from the Existing Surroundings | Research and organize the issues concerning the planned site and its surrounding areas. | 380minutes |
| 6． | Sketch 3: Presenting Design Methods Derived from the Existing Surroundings | Conduct a study of the surrounding conditions, organize the context, and then proceed with the volume study. | 380minutes |
| 7． | Sketch 4: Studies Focused on Plan and Section Layouts | Conduct spatial studies of cross-sections with specific dimensions in parallel with the floor plan circulation design. | 380minutes |
| 8． | Study 5: Focused on Plan and Section Studies | Conduct spatial studies of cross-sections with specific dimensions in parallel with the plan layout. | 380minutes |
| 9． | Sketch 6: Spatial Study Derived from Urban Planning and Architectural Program | Examination of components at a larger scale. | 380minutes |
| 10． | Sketch 7: Spatial Study Derived from Urban Planning and Architectural Program | Examination of components at a larger scale. | 380minutes |
| 11． | Sketch 8: Pursuing the Integration of Environmental Engineering and Design | We will examine equipment and environmental plans that align with the design, referencing other actual examples. | 380minutes |
| 12． | Sketch 9: Pursuing the Integration of Environmental Engineering and Design | We will examine equipment and environmental plans that align with the design, referencing other actual examples. | 380minutes |
| 13． | Final Presentation and Critique 1 | Rehearse beforehand to ensure you can explain things concisely for the final presentation. | 380minutes |
| 14． | Final Presentation and Critique 2 | Rehearse beforehand to ensure you can explain things concisely for the final presentation. | 380minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 5320minutes |
Grades will be determined based on a ratio of approximately 70% for submitted work and 30% for presentations.
The maximum score is 100 points, with a passing grade of 60 points or higher. A score of 60 points or higher indicates that, on average for each learning objective, the student can understand the content and execute it with guidance.
The maximum score is 100 points, with a passing grade of 60 points or higher. A score of 60 points or higher indicates that, on average for each learning objective, the student can understand the content and execute it with guidance.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Attend the orientation for new students to hear the course explanation and thoroughly review the materials provided.
Select several completed architectural projects, conduct site visits and gather reference materials, then prepare a report outlining the social significance and originality of each project. Prior to this, organize your own values by examining other projects.
Select several completed architectural projects, conduct site visits and gather reference materials, then prepare a report outlining the social significance and originality of each project. Prior to this, organize your own values by examining other projects.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Leveraging experience in architectural design practice, I will teach the design methodologies required for site planning, floor planning, and section planning. |
- 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
- 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
- 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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