Outline:
In this course, the students' specialized knowledge acquired up to the third grader is developed in an integrated manner, and the students learn the fundamental of the spatial organization. To design according to specific requirements. To think about the type of structure and materials to use in the design, and how to take advantage of the materials/structure in the design. According to the given design conditions organize ideas freely, without being bound by preconceptions, and acquire fundamental design skills. To use drafting tools and produce hand draw drawings, to understand the different types of lines (at least 3), to understand scale, size and how to use text information, to follow drafting rules. To represent architecture graphically. The instructor (Tokuoka) is the chief architect of Tokuoka architects office and has rich experience in architectural design.
Style:
To create architectural designs that fulfill the specifications.
Mototsuka is in charge of classes mainly, and at the review presentation, Tokuoka, who has experience in architectural design work at his design office, comment on the student's design.
Notice:
This course requires 90 hours of self-study time. The students are required to proceed systematically and respect the assignments submission deadline. To visit buildings and read books related to the assigned facility. Use tools suitable for design drafting, such as sketchbooks, and tracing papers. For the students to achieve the course goals, it is necessary to do tasks outside class time.
Students attendance is required, and only a maximum of 5 absences is excused.
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Assignment 1: Library design
assignment explanation |
To create a design concept according to the given design conditions organize ideas freely, without being bound by preconceptions.
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| 2nd |
Sketches 1: design examples of libraries, to read the site |
To create a design concept according to the given design conditions organize ideas freely, without being bound by preconceptions.
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| 3rd |
Sketches 2: individual tutoring |
To understand the design conditions, and make sketches of the zoning, and flow line. To design considering the site, neighborhood, and scenery.
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| 4th |
Draft 1: to re-think the sketches and draft the drawings |
To make sketches of the zoning, flow line, each floor plan, elevations, sections, and site plan, according to the design specifications.
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| 5th |
Draft 2: draft the drawings and make a model |
To make sketches of the zoning, flow line, each floor plan, elevations, sections, and site plan, according to the design specifications.
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| 6th |
Draft 3: finish the drawings and model |
To make sketches of the zoning, flow line, each floor plan, elevations, sections, and site plan, according to the design specifications.
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| 7th |
Assignment 1: presentation
submit drawings of the volume model and receive critics |
To present ideas to others and answer questions appropriately.
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| 8th |
Assignment ２: Kindergarten and nursery school
Assignment explanation and field trip |
Analyze the site survey results and organize them in an essay.
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Sketches 1: individual tutoring |
To create a design concept according to the given design conditions organize ideas freely, without being bound by preconceptions.
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| 10th |
Sketches 2: individual tutoring |
To create a design concept according to the given design conditions organize ideas freely, without being bound by preconceptions.
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| 11th |
Draft 1: to re-think the sketches and draft the drawings |
To make sketches of the zoning, flow line, each floor plan, elevations, sections, and site plan, according to the design specifications.
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| 12th |
Draft 2: draft the drawings |
To make sketches of the zoning, flow line, each floor plan, elevations, sections, and site plan, according to the design specifications.
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| 13th |
Draft 3: draft the drawings and make a model |
To make sketches of the zoning, flow line, each floor plan, elevations, sections, and site plan, according to the design specifications.
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| 14th |
Draft 2: finish the drawings and model |
To make sketches of the zoning, flow line, each floor plan, elevations, sections, and site plan, according to the design specifications.
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| 15th |
Assignment 2: presentation
submit drawings of the volume model and receive critics |
To present ideas to others and answer questions appropriately.
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| 16th |
End-term Exam |
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