THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM (ARC61303)

THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM (ARC61303) 

Module Teaching Objectives  

1. To engage students with relevant theories which have shaped cities and experience around architecture, 

 including its role as mediator between our society and its architecture 

2. To provide critical perspectives on key issues within the contemporary discourse of architecture, through 

 integration of case-studies and theoretical studies 

3. To enhance the understanding of the complexity of architecture and the ability to undertake independent 

 research 

Module Learning Outcomes 

1. Describe the theoretical issues related to design through study of architecture and urbanism and its related studies 

2. Identify the different architectural theories which inform the development of architecture and urban forms 

3. Analyze and critique the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural, and intellectual context 

4. Analyze architecture and urban forms in relation to relevant architectural theories 

5. Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant 

theories within the contemporary discourse of architecture 

Project Theorizing Architecture

Learning Outcomes 

1.Analyse architecture and urban forms in relation to relevant architectural theories 

2.Analyse and critique the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context 

3.Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant theories within the contemporary discourse of architecture 

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SHAPE GRAMMAR (ARC3153 / ARC3152)

SHAPE GRAMMAR (ARC3153 / ARC3152)

Module Teaching Objectives
1. To expose students to an alternative way of producing designs using the shape grammar method.

Module Learning Outcomes
1. Execute shape grammar from given rules to come up with the student’s original designs.
2. Produce new designs using shape grammar method from the student’s own set of rules.
3. Identify and describe the process to analyse existing designs using shape grammar method.

SHAPE RULE EXERCISE PRACTICE

single rule 2D exercise

single rule 3D exercise

two rules 2D exersice

PROJECT 1 SHAPE GRAMMAR INSPIRED BY NATURE AND SURROUNDING

Objectives of Project 

 1. To encourage students to observe natural and man-made elements and identify underlying design principles that formed them 

2. To allow students to create and explore new designs using the same or modified design principles through 

shape grammar method 

Learning Outcomes of this Project 

 1. To Identify and describe the process to analyse existing designs using shape grammar method. 

PROJECT 2 SHAPE GRAMMAR OF TAYLOR'S KAYAK CLUB

Objectives of Project 

 1. To develop student’s skills in producing and working with multiple rule shape grammar. 

2. To develop student’s abilities in producing architectural designs using shape grammar method. 

Learning Outcomes of this Project 

 1. Produce new designs using shape grammar method from the student’s own set of rules. 

INTERNSHIP TRAINING & REPORT (ARC 2615)

INTERNSHIP TRAINING & REPORT (ARC 2615)

Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. Create awareness and understanding among students of the existence and application of the Uniform
Building by Laws and similar Building Regulations existing nationally and internationally
2. Generate an awareness among students with regards the different activities that occur within the typical
architect’s office
3. Introduce students to the requirements of keeping log-books and accurate/informative project
documentation.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Recognize and recall authorities’ procedures and requirements with regards Planning Submission and/or
Building Submission drawings.
2. Appreciate the requirements of a complete set of Planning and/or Building Submission drawings and the
need for compliance with the relevant by-laws.
3. Appreciate a typical written specification in support of a set of working drawings
4. Produce a typical set of Client-Consultant Meeting (CCM) minutes
5. Work successfully in small teams for the success of medium-sized projects.
6. Appreciate the resource planning issues that take place in a typical architect’s practice.
7. Produce a complete logbook documenting experience in a typical architect’s practice.

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO 4 (ARC 2128)

BUILDING STRUCTURES (ARC 2522)

BUILDING SERVICES (ARC 2423)

ASIAN ARCHITECTURE (ARC 2234)