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Module Leader
Smajo Beso
The
International
Graduate
Diploma in Architecture aims to
prepare international students for
postgraduate architectural studies
at Newcastle University or, should
they wish, elsewhere in the UK.
Students come from an array of
different educational backgrounds,
both design and non-design
related. As a result, much of the
semester one teaching focuses on
improvement and refinement of
core architectural skills by means of
small design projects encompassing
architecture, urban and landscape
design disciplines.
Semester
two
provides
an
opportunity
to
consolidate
and expand on acquired skills
and
knowledge
through
a
comprehensive design project.
Students
are
encouraged
to
experiment, explore and develop
their own architectural design
philosophy
by
applying
an
interdisciplinary, holistic approach
towards urban design.
International Graduate Diploma in Architecture
Project #1 - “The Baltic-Sage Link”
This project introduces students to
theideaofdesigninganarchitectural
journey between two landmark
buildings
on
the
Gateshead
Quayside - The Sage Gateshead and
The Baltic Centre for Contemporary
Art. The challenge for students is to
develop an inspiring public space
proposal which improves not just
the functionality but also addresses
the specific qualities of the context.
Project #2 - “Manors Bicycle Hub”
This design project – a bicycle
interchange - is intended to foster
a holistic and contextual design
approach including environmental,
infrastructural and sociological
considerations.
It
encourages
students to make well-informed,
research-driven and context based
design decisions.