(1) The students will plan and design according to a designated topic and also be able to express their opinions, applying the knowledge acquired at the architectural planning lectures.
(2) Based on the students understanding of architectural space and their knowledge of practical based architectural planning theory, the students will understand the influence and accumulated effects that the historical, social-cultural context has in architecture and architecture theory.
(3) Based on field survey historical and landscape analyses of a settlement with a long history, the students will do an architectural project to solve specific issues and propose a better the future to the area.
Outline:
To be able to solve contemporary social problems with a broad perspective using the knowledge and planning techniques acquired in the course. To be able to think and discuss various issues from social perspectives, ideas and approaches used in architectural planning. Students will also learn the contemporary theories and methods used in environmental planning. To conduct a field survey and elaborate an analysis report about the city of Tatsuno, which has a long history and many Edo period samurai residences and traditional townhouses.
Style:
Workshop. To solve contemporary specific issues and propose design plans and in this process, acquire applied academic skills in architectural planning. Field trips to historical sites and construction sites. To work on groups, discuss and execute design plans, do presentations and exchange opinions about the projects.
Notice:
This course requires 180 hours of self-study time. The students are required to secure sufficient time for the production of each assignment and respect the submission deadline. Students attendance is required, and only a maximum of 4 absences is excused.
The work developed in this course is to be integrated with other courses such as graduation research etc. The students will acquire applied ideas of architectural planning. It is recommended that the students take
Architectural history and urban planning courses. To learn from the field trips and the Murotsu assignment.
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Goals |
| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Explanation of assignments and course schedule |
To understand the achievement goals
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| 2nd |
The students will research and learn basic about the tea room's architectural space. They will learn about the spatial structure of the Taian tea room. Assignment on traditional and contemporary tea room design. |
To understand the spatial structure and historical background of tea rooms.
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| 3rd |
Present the assignment on traditional and contemporary tea room design. Each student will analyze and explain the spatial structure of a tea room. |
To understand the spatial structure and historical background of tea rooms.
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| 4th |
Field trip to Tatsuno1: Conduct field surveys of a historic town. Collect information at museums, and analyze the landscape considering the town historical background. 4, 5, and 6 weeks at the same time. |
Perform necessary research to create a plan. To perceive and study local issues through the visit to the tea room and the traditional town landscape.
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| 5th |
Field trip to Tatsuno2: Conduct field surveys of a historic town. Collect information at museums, and analyze the landscape considering the town historical background. 4, 5, and 6 weeks at the same time. |
Perform necessary research to create a plan. To perceive and study local issues through the visit to the tea room and the traditional town landscape.
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| 6th |
Field trip to Tatsuno3: Conduct field surveys of a historic town. Collect information at museums, and analyze the landscape considering the town historical background. 4, 5, and 6 weeks at the same time. |
Perform necessary research to create a plan. To perceive and study local issues through the visit to the tea room and the traditional town landscape.
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| 7th |
Architectural Composition Method (Part 1): tearoom architectural space design workshop |
Understand the characteristics of contemporary architecture in Japan and the world and use this knowledge for designing. Work together on groups with international students.
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| 8th |
Architectural Composition Method (Part 2): tearoom architectural space design workshop |
Understand the characteristics of contemporary architecture in Japan and the world and use this knowledge for designing. Work together on groups with international students.
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Architectural Composition Method (Part 3): tearoom architectural space design workshop |
Understand the characteristics of contemporary architecture in Japan and the world and use this knowledge for designing. Work together on groups with international students.
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| 10th |
Architectural Composition Method (Part 4): tearoom architectural space design workshop |
Understand the characteristics of contemporary architecture in Japan and the world and use this knowledge for designing. Work together on groups with international students.
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| 11th |
Architectural Composition Method (Part 5): tearoom architectural space design workshop |
Understand the characteristics of contemporary architecture in Japan and the world and use this knowledge for designing. Work together on groups with international students.
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| 12th |
Architectural Composition Method (Part 6): tearoom architectural space design workshop |
Understand the characteristics of contemporary architecture in Japan and the world and use this knowledge for designing. Work together on groups with international students.
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| 13th |
Assignment presentation:To present and explain the architectural space of the tea room designed during the workshop.
Lecture by a practising architect on architectural design theory and a field trip to visit his/her design work. |
To be able to design and plan and present it.
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| 14th |
Theory and Practice of Contemporary Architectural Design (Part 1)
Lecture by a practising architect on architectural design theory and a field trip to visit his/her design work. |
To understand architectural planning and design methods. To understand contemporary issues through the analyses of examples from other designers.
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| 15th |
Theory and Practice of Contemporary Architectural Design (Part 2
Lecture by a practising architect on architectural design theory and a field trip to visit his/her design work. |
To understand architectural planning and design methods. To understand contemporary issues through the analyses of examples from other designers.
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No End term Exams |
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