Design Studio I

Aim & Description

Main Topic:  Basic Form and Structure

Architecture - Basic spatial structures with the sense of proportion and relations, measuring, technical drawing and modelling, comprehension and sensibility of the surrounding built reality, spatial experience with critical observation and analysis.  The course content follows design fundamentals working with initial experiential physical models, synergy of form and function, basic structural and construction systems integration, logic of form articulation and enclosure in surrounding context, site planning and integration of experiential qualities between inner and outer spaces. This course modules are in close coordination with ARU111 Design Thinking course and ARU161 Construction I course.

Urban dimension – basic sensitivity to context, site and accessibility reflected in project site planning