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Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus
(name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)
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NA
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Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address
and signature) and Office Hours:
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Edmond Manahasa
, MONDAY 15:30-17:30
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Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email
address and signature) and Office Hours:
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NA
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| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: |
NA
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| Language: |
English
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| Compulsory/Elective: |
Elective
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| Classroom and Meeting Time: |
A-127, 13:30 – 16:30 Wednesday
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| Course Description: |
Identity definition; cultural, personal, group and social identity definitions; identity and life style; interaction of identity and living quality; cultural change and identity; concept of sole of the place (genius loci); model for environmental identity; urban identity process and identity of natural environment; urban identity; architectural identity; institutional identity and its reflections on architecture and space; place attachment; appropriation; equipment and personal/environmental identity; spatial indicators of identity; identity of designer / user.
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| Course Objectives: |
Progressing the ability of thinking and criticism on the spatial effects of cultural identity being a part of cultural structure in individual and community levels.
Progressing the design ability in architectural design problems related with place attachment.
Understanding of effects of place and group attachment, appropriation and urban identity relations and its reflections to architectural design.
Obtaining the ability of progressing individual identity for designers.
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| Week |
Topics |
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Introduction, introducing the subjects , Identity definition; cultural, personal |
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ERG Presentation Tiphaine Leverne+ Jeremy Bosch |
| 3 |
The Nature and Role of Environments-Behavior Studies-Site Work |
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Identity and life style-The Nature and Type of Environments- Site Work Evaluation |
| 5 |
Site Visit at Scanderbeg Square |
| 6 |
The Nature of Culture-The Scale of Culture-Making Culture Usable |
| 7 |
Cultural change and identity-Site Work Discussions |
| 8 |
Assignment Presentations |
| 9 |
Concept of sole of the place-Genius Loci- Readings |
| 10 |
Urban identity / Readings-Site Work |
| 11 |
Place identity; Place attachment, institutional identity and its reflections on architecture and space / Readings- Site Work Evaluation+Reading |
| 12 |
Site Visit Bllok |
| 13 |
Site Visit Kombinat |
| 14 |
Term Project Discussions and Presentation |
| Prerequisite(s): |
No
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Textbook:
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1. Rapoport, A., Culture, Architecture and Design, Locke Science Publishing Company, Chicago, 2005
2. Norberg Schulz, C., "Genius Loci: Towards A Phenomenology of
Architecture", Rizzoli. New York, 1984
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Other References:
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Altman, I. & Low, S., Place Attachment, Plenum Press, New York and London, 1992
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| Laboratory Work: |
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| Computer Usage: |
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| Others: |
No
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Program Competencies |
Cont. |
| Master of Science in Architecture Program |
| 1 |
Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively |
5 |
| 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 |
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| 4 |
Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work |
5 |
| 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 |
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| 6 |
Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites |
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| 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 |
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| 10 |
Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects |
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| 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. |
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| 12 |
Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment |
5 |
| 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 |
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