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Abstract
The design studio is the core component of the MAS UD. One specific urban case study is studied. The focus of the urban development is a given urban context. Four overlapping phases form the methodological structure of each Design Studio: Research, Urban Strategy, Typology and Prototyping.
Objective
The results of each phase, worked out by students, are shared by the whole class. Like that, an open source urban toolbox is developed, which offers the possibility to choose from different methods and strategies for future urban development tasks. The Design Studios - concerned with developing territories such as informal settlements in the Global South - engage local stakeholders in the urban planning process from the first stage of design. The goal is ultimatly a strategy and an urban design proposal that allows to engage with the local stakeholders and respond intelligently to the conditions of the site.
Content
Within the framework of ‘Inclusive Urbanism,’ and after exploring the ‘Arrival City’ theme, the MAS program is tackling questions of migration and urban space. Arguing that urban design is an innovative, resilient, and politically powerful tool for architects and planners to address such complex matters, and moving away from emergency solutions (e.g. refugee camps, transit centers), we explore the notion of ‘staying’ somewhere.
Resources
Literature
Reader "Inclusive Urbanism: Migration"
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Information
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
An Urban Design for Marseille; Phase 1: Research
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 24 h semesterly |
Offered In
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MAS in Urban Design (The MAS in Urban Design is a one-year postgraduate master program in research and design, starting each autumn semester. Start of the next course: Autumn Semester 2021. The program seeks design professionals interested in the investigation and development of tools for use in complex conditions. A culture of inquiry within the studio encourages the development of strong outlooks on the development of urban scenarios. Emphasis is put on method, incremental design, and tools of communication with the aim of preparing participants for interdisciplinary work within design offices, academic teams, or municipal agencies. The graduate is given the title of Master of Advanced Studies in Urban Design (MAS ETH UD).)