THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE & URBANISM

PROJECT 1:

THEORIZING ARCHITECTURE

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This project attempts to convey an understanding of architect’s architectural theory through a direct observation and analysis of his/her buildings. Using architecture as primary text, this project claims that the world of form is not arbitrary but displays an internal logic that has the capacity to convey meaning. Analytical illustrations are used extensively to reveal the conceptual and experiential order of the architecture.It will support students’ learning since doing architecture can be developed by studying the work of others.

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

PROJECT PART 2:

ANALYZING AND THEORIZING ARCHITECTURE

Part 2 of the project emphasises architecture is like language with vocabulary, grammatical structure; both physical and intellectual. Through certain arrangement, it carries messages and communicates meanings. Nevertheless, in order to understand architecture, one must be aware of the conditions within which they are employed.

Learning Outcomes

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

2.   Relate architectural theories to contemporary architecture and urban forms