Architecture projects 1

Duration

256h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Michaël Bianchi, Patrick David, Mariette Dorthu, Sibrine Durnez, Pierre Hallot, Paul-Christian Hautecler, Claude-Lucie Hick, Pierre Leblanc, Pascal Noe, Sebastien Ochej, Andre Rouelle, Jean-Marc Schepers, Margarida Tavares Alvares Serrão, Benoît Vandenbulcke, Xavier Van Rooyen, Antoine Wang 

Substitute(s)

Jean-Pierre Caumiant, Margarida Serrao, Nicolas Duvivier

Coordinator

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Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The architecture workshop addresses the study of characters, nature and meaning of space in its architectural expression, on the individual scale, for the individual and in his or her relationships with others. This study focussing on learning the rules of composition of architectural space and the exploration of approaches enabling the integration of different levels of understanding. Faced with simple programmes proposing a specific presentation, students are encouraged to develop their autonomy and imagination through architectural responses developed in connection with the study of determining factors of architecture.
The workshop, organised into groups of around twenty participants, will stimulate different approaches to introducing the discipline and to the cultural contexts which it feeds on.
The final project consists of an initial analysis of knowledge and know-how.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The main objectives in the first year are:
- learning the rules of composition of architectural space.
- learning about approaches which enable the integration of different levels of understanding of architectural space.
These objectives are divided into four themes:

• Method objectives

• Technical objectives

• Know-how objectives

• Knowledge objectives

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Curiosity and an interest in different cultures and their spatial expressions.
During the year, progressive integration of content from the theory classes.
Participation in cultural events (exhibitions, events, etc.)
Participation is required in all course classes.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Study of spatiality, learning about representation of constructed and non-constructed space.
Development of the ability to abstract.

In practical terms: - a statement which defines the research framework. - theoretical information which opens up various possibilities for research (descriptive texts and theoretical content will form an integral part of the workshop teaching)

Workshop practice (individually or in groups) - research in three dimensions - at each stage of research: representation through appropriate writing.
Presentation of a report after each learning stage. The architecture workshop stimulates different approaches to introducing the architect discipline and the cultural contexts which it feeds upon: projection of films, presentation of projects, etc.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face teaching exclusively. The school year is split into two periods.
1st period: September to February. Exercises enabling the understanding of a specific context, spatial experimentation and the representation of space - the development of specific themes: space, form, programme, structure and context.
- insertion into contexts enabling different readings and interpretations of the themes being addressed - transposition into a spatial composition in three dimensions.


2nd period: February to June. A project integrates the learning which has been developed through exercises: spatiality and its representation. - insertion into a real context - development of an architectural project based on practical programme which integrates levels of learning in the 1st period.

Recommended or required readings

A bibliography is attached to each exercise.

Assessment methods and criteria

Monitoring of students, individually and collectively - within the workshop - by establishing reports after each exercises and after each period. During the year, assessment is continuous and formative through two documents: - for the teacher, an individual file - for the student an individual workbook which is built up over the course of the exercises and information received (reading, various visits, personal reflections, etc.) During the work, research (exercises and projects) will be presented to the group: students will identify the potential and weaknesses of their own work, will listen to the group's opinion, and the teacher will also provide his or her feedback.
Evaluation. All work is assessed on the basis of the criteria mentioned in the introductory texts. Grades are weighted depending on the importance of the work and according to the principle of formative, cumulative assessment.
The grade is based upon documents presented on the day set out in the introductory documents. The exercises conducted over the year (lasting three to four weeks) are assessed by the teacher who marks it, based on individual files, the exploratory work and response to specific objectives. Evaluation of the project (which lasts seven to nine weeks) involves the integration of various skills acquired over the course of the exercises in the year. Students must present their work orally to a jury consisting of both teaching staff and practitioners.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

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Contacts

Mariette DORTHU
Sibrine DURNEZ