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Students are required to critically
analyse, research, record and
reflect upon their new architectural
knowledge throughout the course
of the academic year. This is
documented mainly through the
use of sketchbooks, and culminates
in a portfolio which demonstrates
competencies required for further
study. Students are assisted in this
task, receiving input on specialist
graphics software.
Project #1 -“The Chair + the Figure”
The first design project involves
the
study
of
human
scale
and proportion to provide an
introductory understanding of how
the human form serves as a basis for
architectural design.
The project involves both team
work and individual work and
comprises two key stages; the
first stage requires students to
undertake a measured survey of
a static object in order to produce
a technical drawing to scale; the
second stage requires students
to design and construct a chair at
full scale using only cardboard.
Students are encouraged to explore
their creativity through a fast paced
design charrette where the focus is
on the design process rather than
the final outcome.
working in the studio helps students
develop both interpersonal communication
and independent technical skills