Architectural Design 1

Architectural Design is an introduction to architectural design. This preliminary design module aims to present and explain design through the expression of the perception of ‘self’ and the body, construction and materiality in terms of tectonics. We are expected to undertake a series of studio-based exercises and assignments that introduces the fundamental methods, principles and approaches in design thinking and basic spatial design. This will be enhanced with understanding of anthropometrics and designing intrapersonal space with creative exercise involving the body movements and experiences of the user 

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Module Teaching Objectives

The teaching objectives of the module are:

1. To explore the generation of ideas and concepts through interdisciplinary modes of art and design.

2. To examine the expression of the ‘self’ as means of exploring how the ‘body’ relates to space.

3. To introduce basic architectural design notions such as scale and proportion (human anthropometrics), design principles and materiality. 4. To create an awareness of spatial quality and how it is created through the application and manipulation of the aforementioned design notions.

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