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Exercises in Architectural Design 1B1To 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 design exercise led by multiple faculty members.
This course addresses practical problems facing contemporary architectural design, guiding students through the entire process from research and investigation to design proposals.
Unlike typical undergraduate design or research courses focused on solving assigned problems, this course requires students to identify their own problems and develop solutions. It demands the ability to connect observations gained from visiting actual cities and sites to broader urban and social issues, and to derive effective architectural proposals from the insights gained.
(Internship-related course)
This course addresses practical problems facing contemporary architectural design, guiding students through the entire process from research and investigation to design proposals.
Unlike typical undergraduate design or research courses focused on solving assigned problems, this course requires students to identify their own problems and develop solutions. It demands the ability to connect observations gained from visiting actual cities and sites to broader urban and social issues, and to derive effective architectural proposals from the insights gained.
(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 develop 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: Overall Layout Plan | Conduct a layout study by organizing the overall program around the model. | 380minutes |
| 6． | Sketch 3: Overall Layout Plan | Conduct a layout study by organizing the overall program around the model. | 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 layout. | 380minutes |
| 8． | Study 5: Focusing on Plan and Section Studies | Conduct spatial studies of cross-sections with specific dimensions in parallel with the plan layout. | 380minutes |
| 9． | Sketch 6: Integration of Architectural Form and Structural Design Focused on Cross-Sections | We will examine the structures and construction methods necessary to establish the space. | 380minutes |
| 10． | Sketch 7: Alignment of Architectural Form and Structural Planning Centered on Cross-Sections | We will examine the structures and construction methods necessary to establish the space. | 380minutes |
| 11． | Sketch 8: Detail Design Focusing on Materials and Structure | Integrate the plan, section, and elevation views. Examine structural dimensions and finish materials to develop section details. | 380minutes |
| 12． | Sketch 9: Detail Design Focused on Materials and Structure | Integrate the plan, section, and elevation views. Examine structural dimensions and finish materials to develop section details. | 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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