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052-5527-00L 10 Credits BSC D-ARCH

Studio Positions I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Jan De Vylder
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:22

Abstract

Do we live a house?Or do we house a life?How. Do. We. Live.Do we know HOW we live? Do we know enough aboutHOW we live? HOW do things around us shape the way welive? HOW do we live the things around us? WHAT are theconditions around us? WHAT makes our habits? HOW dohabits change conditions?

Objective

3x3 3 movements are individual. We encourage the groupwork since it is the reality of architecture, it is always about working together – as also living together - but also since at school it is important to set out friendships. At the same time, it distributes work and tasks. The group finds form out of 3. These 3 students become a practice. In each movement, group members and assigned sets of questions change again. Each movement will be another group constellation of students. We study 3 times a combination of words. All together we will by that collect an endless series of configurations of topics. Each Movement will be the occasion to focus on one media to express, represent and talk about architecture. For inspiration, a range of references and methods will be given at the beginning of each Movement. 1x3 This last movement is an individual work, shaped by personal interest and attitude developed during the semester. Each student will select an own combination of words and questions, looking at M1, 2 or 3. The set will be investigated through architectural DETAILS in form of a series of drawings. This exercise will result in a cascade of technical drawings developed with the help of the BUK chair. Studio days are Tuesday and Wednesday, with sessions from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00. We ask mutual respect and attendance. If you are sick or cannot attend due to medical reasons, please inform us at [email protected] . On all our reviews, we show mutual RESPECT by being present to each other's DISSCUSIONS, aiming to share different attitudes through these inspiring MOMENTS. Construction III and IV “Construction III and IV” introduces students to the multiple meanings of construction – from design methods to attitudes of architects – encouraging them to find their own approach to design and construction. The series is taught by four professorships in blocks of five consecutive lectures. At the end of each semester’s lecture series, students are required to submit their learnings and reflections in the form of drawings, diagrams and notes, expressing the lecture's structure and content in the A5 sketchbook - exhibition format - provided at the beginning of the semester. The submission will contribute 10% to the overall grading of the design studio.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
exercise Studio Positions I
No teaching on October 20 and 21, 2026 (Seminar week)
No time listed 16 h weekly

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