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052-1127-20L 14 Credits BSC D-ARCH

Architectural Design V-IX: Alpnach Riviera - Forming a Dynamic Flood Plain (Girot)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Christophe Girot
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Abstract

In the Studio "Alpnach Riviera" students will be looking for an innovative topological approach within the existing constraints of the SarnerAa river space by the Paul Scherrer Institute.

Objective

Based on dynamic landscape modelling principles developed by the chair, the studio will use the facilities of the ETH Landscape Modelling and Visualizing Lab (LVML) to establish a procedural and iterative design approach. There will be workshops of landscape modelling (Rhinoceros3D), generative design methods (Grasshopper) and CNC prototyping to generate 3D landscape models. A series of lectures, a compulsory weekend site visit, as well as critiques and workbooks, will help students attain the landscape design objectives set by this studio.

Content

The designs adopt to design task over three designated time steps: 01) Development of a topographic strategy for the riverscape. 02) Proposal for a landscape master plan and urban design guidelines. 03) Implementation of the site-specific design strategy. The designs take on the design task through three specific phases: Phase I: Survey, Prototyping and 3d modeling. Phase II: Design Development and design hypothesis. Phase III: Project Synthesis and visualisation

Resources

Lecture Notes

A course booklet will be provided at the introduction.For further information see: girot.arch.ethz.ch

Literature

A reader will be provided at the introduction. Furthermore, a pre-selection of relevant books will be available to the students at the ILA Library.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Ultimate deadline for changing enrolments for this course is 3rd November 2020, 24:00 h.After this date it is strictly forbidden to enrol for the course or to delete the enrolment!

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
exercise Architectural Design V-IX: Alpnach Riviera - Forming a Dynamic Flood Plain (Girot)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Teaching languages are English and German. No course on 20./21.10. (seminar week). Compulsory Survey Weekend (date will be communicated in due time).
  • Tue 09:45-17:30 (HIL C 40.1)
  • Tue 09:45-17:30 (HIL C 40.7)
  • Wed 08:00-17:30 (HIL C 40.1)
  • Wed 08:00-17:30 (HIL C 40.7)
16 h weekly

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