ABEE4120 Advanced Design Project 1 (30)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE4120 | Architecture and Built Environment | 4 | 30 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ABEE4120
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This is a studio-based design module within a specialist design unit (for example: architecture design; museum design; tall buildings; sustainable design; urban design; etc.). The projects will involve the design of an architectural or urban intervention at an appropriate scale and resolution in response to a project design brief.
The module develops advanced design skills and understanding within the selected specialist studio unit, and explores the integration and development of specialist concepts, ideas, technologies, and thinking within the architectural and urban design environment. Students are expected to undertake in-depth conceptual development, design research, design testing and development, and evaluation of their projects concluding in a final presentation and design portfolio.
Target Students
Students registered on: MArch Architecture and Sustainable Design K11L; MArch Advanced Architecture Design K11K; MArch Sustainable Urban Design K11H; and MArch Architecture Design + Build K11M.
Classes
- One 6-hour practicum each week for 11 weeks
- One 8-hour field studies
Assessment
- 90% Coursework 1: E-portfolio
- 10% Coursework 2: In class presentation and design review
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to develop advanced level architectural and/or urban design skills through the design of architectural and urban interventions at an appropriate scale and resolution. The module will engage with a specific design specialism in order to apply innovative approaches to the generation of design concepts, and to develop these in detail in response to the circumstances of both the physical, cultural, and intellectual context of the project. The module will help to prepare students for advanced level professional practice within their chosen area of specialism.Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate evidence of critical knowledge and understanding of the constraints and opportunities through a strategically relevant design response to the various contexts of the project.
Students will demonstrate the appropriateness of the application and integration of design strategies in order to achieve aspirational targets and standards in their design solutions.
Students will demonstrate evidence of in-depth analysis to justify their design decisions and to enhance the contextual qualities of the project site and its surroundings.
Students will demonstrate self-direction, design originality, and decision-making skills in solving advanced architectural and/or urban design challenges relevant to contemporary professional practice.
Students will demonstrate design research skills to support design decisions together with advanced presentation skills in order to thoroughly communicate their design solutions.