Architectural Design VI

In this module the nature of collective identity is studied through the design of an institutional building with a complex functional brief. The project investigates the relationship between the individual and the collective and moves between the elaboration of ideas about social space at the micro scale and the design of significant community/cultural buildings in particular contexts. The design process is underpinned by the study of precedent and of the culture and representation of public space in the urban context. Students are encouraged to challenge accepted assumptions and perceptions about collective space through an individual interpretation and development of the brief. They are expected to progress the design of their project through models, drawings and other appropriate media via a series of interim submissions to an accomplished level in the final presentation. Students are also expected to develop a critical work method and an architectural language to support their future development. The teaching of the module is carried out through design seminars, workshops, presentations, site and building visits, reviews and individual tuition in the studio. The semester may include study trips to experience and record exemplary architecture in context at first hand. During this semester building technology will be taught as an integral part of design studio. Students must complete all parts of the project in this module, and attendance during design studio sessions is mandatory. Students are required to submit an individual collated and organised physical and digital portfolio of their semester's work including all drawings, models and sketches etc., which must demonstrate the required learning outcomes. All of the learning outcomes must be adequately demonstrated to pass the module.