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052-1137-23L 14 Credits BSC D-ARCH

Unveiling Water

Architectural Design V-IX: Unveiling Water (M.Conen)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Maria Conen
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Abstract

Water, being the basis of all life on Earth, plays a pivotal role in shaping cities, fostering healthy ecosystems, enabling production, and promoting coexistence.This semester, we aim to create cycles within the studio.

Objective

- Critical thinking, personal attitude; •demonstrate, through design work, a critical understanding of climate change and the ethical responsibilities of the architect •demonstrate, through design work, a growing knowledge of contemporary and historical architectural dis- course - Construction of a narrative, working methodology; •conduct qualitative site analysis through photography and observational drawing •assimilate small, fragmentary observations into broad understanding of the place - Conversion of concept into an architectural project •formulate a spatial concept for a project whilst understanding the conceptual, spatial and programmatic conditions •design with reference to historical, political, cultural and other creative and technical fields - Representation •develop an understanding of different media of representation and know when to use them

Resources

Literature

Texts will be given to students during the semester. These will serve as working tools, relating to the project process, but also as inspiration through approaches related to the studio theme.

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 1.11.2023, 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: Unveiling Water (M.Conen)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. No course on 24/25.10 (seminar week).
  • Tue 09:45-17:30 (HIL D 15)
  • Wed 08:00-17:30 (HIL D 15)
16 h weekly

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