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| ARCH0068-4 | Urban design and site analysis
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Jacques Teller |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Ability to read maps and plans. Graphic expression. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The methods and concepts seen in class will applied to part of the town of Liège. This work is conducted through the following three themes, using three analytical scales:
1. Evolution of the urban fabric.
This analysis is carried out on the basis of maps and historical plans, from the point of view of studying the chronological evolution of the urban structure (first structural elements, densification of building, creation of pavements, ...). The theme will be approached from the angle of urban growth: reasons for growth and regulatory elements (line, hub, fence, ...).
2. The block, the land parcel system and the road network.
The points addressed include the morphology of the block (regular, irregular or leaning in one direction); the use of areas constituting a block; the dimensions and proportions of built and non-built areas; continuity, discontinuity and rhythm of the built façade; organisation of the road network surrounding the block: typology (streets, avenues, alleys, boulevards, configuration, junctions) and relevant networks (pedestrians, cyclists, cars, ...).
3- Typo-morphology of the built system and analysis of urban functions. This involves separating out a typology of built shapes and to relate this typology to an inventory of the functions and activities occurring in the part of the town being studied.
The written work will be submitted in both PDF and paper format. The work carried out in previous years and assessment tables are available from the course leader. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Overheads used during the course will be given to students. Students are asked to read a reference book in the field of town planning. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Half of the assessment will relate to the practical work and half will relate to a written exam.
A mock assessment is organised halfway through the course. It will enable students to familiarise themselves with the assessment method and their degree of knowledge and understanding of the course.
Corrected texts from previous years (both of the mock and final exams) are available from the course leader. |
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Contacts :
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| Jacques Teller, teacher,
room 0/444, phone 04 366 94 99, Jacques.Teller@ulg.ac.be |
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