Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co Requisite Comment

Students taking this module must also take INU3514.

Aims

The module follows on from INU3514 and focuses on the architectural development within more complex urban settings.

The aim is to investigate heritage and identity, as well as social and economic structures within a medium size design project. The emphasis will be on redevelopment within current social and environmental changes. Students will study the impact of planning policies on pedestrian movement and circulation and its significance for a balanced urban environment. Students will observe and survey pedestrian and vehicular transport issues within the urban context. Relevant precedent studies will enhance student knowledge and understanding for successful design frameworks. The phased design project encourages students to apply theoretical knowledge at the same time enhancing their practical design skills.

Similarly to INU3114, this module is mainly seminar based, involving a range of practical projects within Newcastle and Gateshead. Field studies and specific projects will acquaint student with the interdisciplinary challenges of architectural, planning, landscape and urban design.

Outline Of Syllabus

Field studies and methodical analysis of architectural context.
Precedent studies, critical analysis and interpretation of relevant designs.
Sustainability for urban development.
Architecture for infrastructure.
Technical requirements and standards for public designs.
Spatial quality in urban contexts.
Strategies and concepts for designing in urban contexts.
Design process and design development.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On completion of the module the student will be able to:

Analyse and interpret specific urban settings.
Conduct a comprehensive site analysis and elucidate outcomes to an audience of professionals.
Develop methodical design strategies and concepts.
Apply relevant regulations and technical standards.
Give examples indicating the importance of site context, analysis and precedents.
Critically analyse different approaches to architectural and urban design

Intended Skill Outcomes

On completion of the module the student will be able to:

Observe and document urban settings, acquire and collect relevant data.
Synthesise practical and theoretical research outcomes into a successful design concept.
Generate a design framework for a medium size urban project.
Effectively apply various modes and techniques for design development.
Understand and apply relevant construction methods.
Apply manual sketching and drawing techniques
Construct appropriate physical models
Apply effectively CAD modelling.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Teaching is studio based practical and interactive. Lectures provide theoretical contents and the weekly introduction, small group teaching in form of roaming studio tutorials provides students with an opportunity to practice, to engage in discussions and receive guidance for their design projects. Independent study provides students with an opportunity to research, to prepare for formative and summative tasks and extended self-guided study.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The design project assesses the students' ability to methodically develop a holistic conceptual design response to a complex urban setting. It assesses the students' participial design skills, technical skills and knowledge as well as the ability to transform analytical outcomes into creative, functional and aesthetic concepts.

The portfolio assignment focuses on the coherent reflective documentation of tasks, explorations and experimentation, design development and outcomes in a professional graphical format.

General Notes

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