University of Liege | Version française
Academic year 2014-2015Value date : 12/05/2015
ARCH1803-1  Architectural analysis (applied research workshop)

Duration :  8h Th, 40h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master en architecture, à finalité spécialisée en art de bâtir et urbanisme, 1st year4
Lecturer :  Lisa De Visscher, Bernard Kormoss
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
New Architecture in Japan: beyond Modernism ? The objective of this course of applied research is to stimulate the critical and analytical comprehension of the architectural and theoretical production of the new generation of japanese architects (Sanaa, Fujimoto).
The methodology of the course is based on a dual approach (theoretical and practical). The theoretical analysis is focussing on a critical reading of writings from/on the architects. The practical analysis (formal, spatial, exploratory analysis of design processes/strategies) is made by means of models, diagrams, and visual documents.
The cours is conceived as a critical research studio.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The learning outcomes are the following ones: - enhance the skills of critical analysis, comprehension and synthesis (in the field of architectural analysis, theory and critique) - optimize the skills of visualization and graphical representation (by means of models, diagrams) - exercice the reading/writing skills in english language - further mastering of computational skills (in relation to representation, CAD)
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
- CAD and desktop publishing courses (courses mixed media in Bach 1, 2 3)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
The teaching method is dual: - group discussion of recommended lecture, based on individual research and preparation, (according to the 'problem based learning' approach) - practical work in research studio
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
face-to-face, individual and group work
Recommended or required readings :  
The recommended readings are available : - in the library of Outremeuse (publications, books, magazines) - on the intranet server of the site Outremeuse (scans, digital documents, power points etc.)
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Assessment on basis of: - powerpoint presentation - critical essay (and presented document) - poster (A0 format)

Criteria: - pertinence of critical analysis, synthesis (compositional, theoretical) - presentation skills - active participation
Work placement(s) :  
No traineeship required.
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
b.kormoss@ulg.ac.be



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