EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH 201 | B | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) | NA |
| Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Artan Hysa , Wednesday, 09:00-12:00 |
| Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Language: | English |
| Compulsory/Elective: | Compulsory |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | Studio II; Monday and Thursday, at 08:45 am. |
| Course Description: | Arch201 Architectural Design studio is aiming to make the bridging between the conceptual discourse on design during the first year and the architecture designed for real life situations. Yet, a considerable importance is given to the initial stage of architectural design process; the Concept development phase. The CONCEPT idea which is expected to be generated via a thorough analysis of the CONTEXT in which the architectural product will be settled and the CONTENT for which it will serve for. |
| Course Objectives: | The main objective of Arch 201 Architectural Design Studio is to introduce students with the real life factors, as direct parameters affecting the architectural design decisions. It is aimed that students built enough consciousness about the Context forces and the Content requirements as crucial integral parts of the architectural design process. The context selected for this semester is Vuno/ Riviera in Himara. Students are expected to develop a House+ project which accommodates dwelling aside working, according to the project brief delivered to the students during the first meeting of the class. |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | 16. 10 Monday : Introduction + ‘Space Frame’ assignment / Site Visit 19. 10 Thursday : National Holiday- Mother Teresa’s Day |
| 2 | 23. 10 Monday : ‘Space Frame’ submission + Reflections from the Context/ Scenario development 26. 10 Thursday : Panel discussion on Concept proposal [diagrams, model, sketches, drawings] |
| 3 | 30. 10 Monday : Panel discussion on Concept proposal [diagrams, model, sketches, drawings] 02. 11 Thursday : Panel/Table discussion on Concept proposal |
| 4 | 06. 11 Monday : Panel/ Table Discussions on Individual projects 09. 11 Thursday : Submission/ Panel Review |
| 5 | 13. 11 Monday : Introduction to the Final project/ Site Visit 16. 11 Thursday : Presentation: Analyses from Site Trip/ Site Model production |
| 6 | 20. 11 Monday : Presentation: Case studies & Superimposition exercise 23. 11 Thursday : Table Discussion on Sketch Ideas - First Design proposals |
| 7 | 27. 11 Monday : Table Discussion on Sketch Ideas - First Design proposals 30. 11 Thursday : 1st Preliminary Jury- Day 1 |
| 8 | 04. 12 Monday : 1st Preliminary Jury- Day 1 07. 12 Thursday : Table Discussion on Project Development - Design proposals |
| 9 | 11. 12 Monday : Table Discussion on Project Development - Design proposals 14. 12 Thursday : Table Discussion on Project Development - Design proposals |
| 10 | 18. 12 Monday : 2nd Preliminary Jury- Day 1 21. 12 Thursday : 2nd Preliminary Jury- Day 2 |
| 11 | 08. 01 Monday : Table Discussion on Project Development 11. 01 Thursday : Table Discussion on Project Development |
| 12 | 15. 01 Monday : 3rd Preliminary Jury- Day 1 18. 01 Thursday : 3rd Preliminary Jury- Day 2 |
| 13 | 22. 01 Monday : Table - Individual Critique on Project Detailing 25. 01 Thursday : Table - Individual Critique on Project Detailing |
| 14 | 29. 01 Monday : 4th Preliminary Jury- Day 1 01. 02 Thursday : 4th Preliminary Jury- Day 2 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Arch101 and Arch102 |
| Textbook: | Hejduk, J. (2011). The Nine Square Problem - from the Collection of the School of Architecture Archive. Architecture at Cooper, Newsletter of The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture for 2010-11, 5, s.p. Zumthor, P. (1998). Thinking Architecture. Lars Müller. Zumthor, P. (2006). Atmospheres: Architectural Environments, Surrounding Objects. Birkhäuser Architecture. Tschumi, B. (1996). Sequences. In B. Tschumi, Architecture and Disjunction (pp. 153-172). MIT Press. Tschumi, B. (1996). Spaces and Events. In B. Tschumi, Architecture and Disjunction (pp. 140-155). MIT Press. |
| Other References: | literature on Vuno/ Riviera; Researches and works developed mainly by GIZ Albania on the Albanian Riviera; Architectural periodicals [hardcopy and online sources] |
| Laboratory Work: | No |
| Computer Usage: | No |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 | Advancement of sketching techniques as an important tool for architectural concept development |
| 2 | Using the model making practice more as a design medium than just a presentation method |
| 3 | Ability to develop one of the most basic architectural typologies like house, beyond its basic function of dwelling |
| 4 | Developing the skill of following an architectural design process workflow, starting with concept development till the detailing of architectural elements of the proposal. |
| 5 | Developing the ability to correctly and trustfully communicate the architectural ideas during the process as well as presenting in front of a professional jury panel. |
| 6 | learning how to approach to an architectural problem located in a predominantly historical rural context |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program | ||
| 1 | Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively | 2 |
| 2 | Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards | 5 |
| 3 | Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process | 5 |
| 4 | Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work | 4 |
| 5 | Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design | 3 |
| 6 | Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites | 5 |
| 7 | Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team | 3 |
| 8 | International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them | 5 |
| 9 | National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition | 4 |
| 10 | Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects | 5 |
| 11 | Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects. | 2 |
| 12 | Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment | 4 |
| 13 | Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects | 5 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Presentation |
4
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10
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| Project |
1
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15
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Attendance |
5
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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| Activities | Quantity | Duration(Hours) | Total Workload(Hours) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 8 | 128 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 6 | 96 |
| Mid-terms | 0 | ||
| Assignments | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Final examination | 1 | 26 | 26 |
| Other | 0 | ||
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Total Work Load:
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300 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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12 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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12 | ||