Course title
9M4750001
Architectural Planning and Project Design

 YAMASHIRO Satoru

MATSUSHITA Kiwa
Purpose of class
The purpose of this course is to understand the various factors at work in urban development and to acquire fundamental knowledge for interpreting the layered manifestations of elements influencing the formation of cities, such as urban theory, history, culture, and topography.
Course content
This course examines Tokyo’s urban structure and architecture. Lectures and field trips will focus not only on urban and architectural theory by Fumihiko Maki, but also on the actual players and design forces that shaped Tokyo.
Goals and objectives
  1. Study Fumihiko Maki’s urban theory and be able to explain it.
  2. Study the unique architectural conditions of Japan and be able to discuss it.
  3. Through project design, be able to understand the structure and development of cities.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Discussion Midterm Presentation Final Presentation Total.
1. 5% 20% 10% 35%
2. 5% 20% 10% 35%
3. 5% 15% 10% 30%
Total. 15% 55% 30% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Guidance and Overview Read the materials thoroughly. 190minutes
2． Museum tour to learn about Edo-period urban structure Preparing for the discussion 190minutes
3． Field Trip Report and Discussion Read the materials thoroughly. 190minutes
4． Lecture and Discussion on “The Study of Collectives” Preparing for the discussion 190minutes
5． Lecture and discussion on case studies Preparing for the discussion 190minutes
6． Case Study Tour Preparing for the presentation 190minutes
7． Presentation on Case Studies Read the materials thoroughly. 190minutes
8． Lecture and Discussion on “City with a hidden past” 1 Preparing for the discussion 190minutes
9． Case Study Tour Preparing for the presentation 190minutes
10． Presentation on Case Studies Read the materials thoroughly. 190minutes
11． Lecture and Discussion on “City with a hidden past” 2 Preparing for the discussion 190minutes
12． Case Study Tour Preparing for the presentation 190minutes
13． Presentation on Case Studies Preparing for the final presentation 190minutes
14． Final Presentation Reflection 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Grading will be based on reports and presentations (60%), the final presentation (20%), the final assignment (10%), and contribution to class discussions (10%). A score of 60 or higher (indicating understanding of the course content and achievement of more than half of the stated learning objectives) is required to pass.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Introduced in class
Prerequisites
Possess a fundamental knowledge of architecture and Japanese history.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Reservation by email
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Faculty members engaged in architectural design practice deliver lectures based on their experience and expertise.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
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