ARC 142

Architectural Design II

Dr. Anne Schaper Englot, Associate Professor, Architectural Studies & Design

Professor Brian J. Kelly, Jr., Professor, Architectural Studies & Design

Spring 2006 Office hours:

Englot:

See schedule posted on office door

 

Kelly:

See schedule posted on office door

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course, second in a series of four courses, is the sequence course to Architectural Design I. The course will address the fundamental issues of design as well as the design process.

Through the design process, students will explore the definition of space and the concept of the room as the basic unit of habitation. The semester will culminate in a final project focusing on the concept of sequence through a series of rooms.

 

OBJECTIVES:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the design process and its utility.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of contextual issues surrounding a given project..

3. Demonstrate an understanding of existing buildings and architectural forms (precedent).

4. Demonstrate the ability to execute a design integrating the analysis of precedent and context within the process of design.

 

PROCEDURAL INFORMATION AND FORMAT:

Students will attend two three-hour studio classes each week. Projects will be assigned throughout the semester. Students are expected to work on projects during studio time as well as outside of class. Evaluation will be based soley on the achievement of specific objectives outlined in each project.

 

TEXTBOOK:

Architecture: Form, Space and Order, by Francis D. K. Ching

Design Drawing, by Francis D. K. Ching

or Architectural Graphics, by Francis D. K. Ching

Precedents in Architecture, by Roger H. Clark and Michael Pause

Suggested Readings:

Architectural Drawing and Design, by G. C. Beakley

Concept Sourcebook: A Vocabulary of Architectural Forms, by Francis D. K. Ching

Graphic Problem Solving for Architects and Builders, by P. Laseau

Ordering Systems: An Introduction to Architectural Design, by E. T. White

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

 

NOTE:

Students requiring special consideration for testing or assignments should speak with us during the first week of class.

Students should all feel free to voice any questions regarding course material during class or during office hours. Students should also take advantage of the course tutor(s) for tutoring.

 

SUPPLIES:

Supplies include basic drafting equipment as well as an 8 1/2" x 11" sketchbook. 

For details see Basic Supply List.

COURSE POLICY:

Attendance Policy:

Student attendance is required for every session.

Special circumstances will be given consideration if you ascertain the permission of the professor in advance of the session. Special circumstances will still be recorded as an absence.

Late arrival and/or early departure from a session is recorded as an absence. Being late is better than missing a class completely.

The accumulation of (2) absences will result in a report to the Dean of your respective school. Excessive absence could jeopardize your standing in the course and could possibly result in your dismissal from the course.

If you are required to miss a class you are responsible for contacting your professor to obtain the information you missed. Your professor will not search you out. This is your responsibility.

Absence from a critique cannot be made up. Your presence at the critiques make up a major portion of your grade for each project.

Assignment Policy:

Unless otherwise specified ALL ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE DUE AT THE START OF CLASS on the assigned due date. Due dates will be strictly enforced. Most assignments will be pinned up for review (critique) on the assigned due date.

Assignments will be graded on a scale fo A to F. Failure to hand in a collected assignment will result in a 0. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE. All letter grades will have a numerical equivalent. Assignments handed in late will initially be deducted 30%.

There will be interim and final critiques throughout the semester as deemed necessary by the professor. There will also be desk crits during projects.

Grading and Total Course Evaluation:

All project grades recorded throughout the semester will be averaged for the interim grade evaluation and the final grade evaluation. A curve may or may not be used to produce the final grades from A to F. Grades awarded to projects throughout the semester are a good monitor as to how a student is proceeding through the course.

This course will differ from other courses in the curriculum. A student's work is judged against other students as well as the expectations of the professor. Creativity is awarded. Architecture is cooperation and competition.