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Introduction
Objectives Critical Understanding of representation, intentionality in making, communication skills across a number of graphic platforms, comprehension of conventions in both technical and exploratory modes of representation.
Teaching Approach A balance between lectures, tutorials and hands-on production. Typically, topics will be introduced and discussed on Mondays and a related set of tutorials will be given on Wednesdays.
Evaluation Assignments 70%, Class Participation, In Class Assignments, and Sketching Portfolio 20%, Monograph 10% (C
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Architects anticipate a future condition.
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Architects anticipate a future condition.
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The anticipation of a future requires imagination and a process of exploration and communication that has the capacity to synthesize complex bodies of knowledge and engage diverse audiences that form the stakeholders of the architectural discipline and profession.
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The process of anticipating a future necessitates the critical use of design media and methodologies that are a constituent part of the design process.
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The different forms of design media are varied, with each medium offering unique opportunities and limitations. These opportunities can be understood as specific to exploring concepts and/or addressing an audience.
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Lens 1: Design Media and Exploration.
As an integral part of the design process, design media are projective, that is, they are used to investigate alternatives in an iterative process structured by design intentions.
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Lens 1: Design Media and Exploration.
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Chernikhov, Super Studio, 1966
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Lens 1: Design Media and Exploration.
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Lebbeus Woods, Frank Lloyd Wright,
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Lens 1: Design Media and Exploration.
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Archigram,
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Lens 1: Design Media and Exploration.
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Antonio Sant ‘Elia, Etienne-Louis Boullee, 1785
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Lens 2: Design Media and the Design Process.
As an integral part of the design process, design media are descriptive, that is, they are used to describe and communicate ideas to multiple audiences.
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Lens 2: Design Media and the Design Process.
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Zaha Hadid, Maxxi Museum, 2009
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Lens 2: Design Media and the Design Process.
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Zaha Hadid, Maxxi Museum, 2009
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Lens 2: Design Media and the Design Process.
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Zaha Hadid, Maxxi Museum, 2009
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Lens 2: Design Media and the Design Process.
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Zaha Hadid, Maxxi Museum, 2009
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Lens 2: Design Media and the Design Process.
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Zaha Hadid, Maxxi Museum, 2009
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Lens 3: Design Media and Cultural Production.
As an integral part of the design process, design media embody meaning, that is, they are representative of contemporary worldviews that situate ideas within an intellectual and cultural milieu.
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Lens 3: Design Media and Cultural Production.
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Mad Architecture, National Art Museum of China 2011
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Lens 3: Design Media and Cultural Production.
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OMA, National Art Museum of China 2011
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Lens 3: Design Media and Cultural Production.
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Morphosis, National Art Museum of China 2011
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Lens 3: Design Media and Cultural Production.
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Frank Gehry, National Art Museum of China 2011
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Lens 3: Design Media and Cultural Production.
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Jean Nouvel, National Art Museum of China 2011
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Considering the Object: Description, Exploration, Transformation
Topic/Assignment One: Plane and Parallel Projections
Plane projections in architecture include plans, sections, and elevations. Each of these drawings are constructed by projecting points from the building directly to a picture plane parallel to the surface you are representing, whether that surface is vertical (section and elevation) or horizontal (plan). Plane projections are an abstract representation of the building that allow for scaled dimensioning of the building.
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Considering the Object: Description, Exploration, Transformation
Topic/Assignment One: Plane and Parallel Projections
Farmsworth House, Mies van der Rohe, 1950
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Considering the Object: Description, Exploration, Transformation
Topic/Assignment One: Plane and Parallel Projections
Farmsworth House, Mies van der Rohe, 1950
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Considering the Object: Description, Exploration, Transformation
Topic/Assignment One: Plane and Parallel Projections
Farmsworth House, Mies van der Rohe, 1950
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Considering the Object: Description, Exploration, Transformation
Topic/Assignment One: Plane and Parallel Projections
Farmsworth House, Mies van der Rohe, 1950
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Considering the Object: Description, Exploration, Transformation
Topic/Assignment One: Plane and Parallel Projections
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Plan: The picture plane cuts horizontally through the structure at the 900mm datum. Elements that are cut by the picture plane are represented in a heavy line weight, while elements below the picture plane are represented as light lines
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Section: The picture plane cuts vertically through the structure at the chosen location. Elements that are cut by the picture plane are represented in a heavy line weight, while elements beyond the picture plane are represented as light lines.
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Elevations: The picture plane is positioned parallel to the building to be described, with elements beyond the picture plane represented as light lines.
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Considering the Object: Description, Exploration, Transformation
Topic/Assignment One: Plane and Parallel Projections
Parallel projections in architecture include axonometric and isometric drawings. Axonometric drawings are constructed by projecting points from the building’s plan vertically based on their true vertical dimension. Parallel projections are an abstract representation of the building that allow for scaled dimensioning of the building. In an axonometric drawing, the plan can be rotated and positioned to best suit the view that is being explored.
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Axonometric drawing: The delineation of the building is generated by vertically projecting the true height dimensions from points originating from the plan.
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Axonometric drawing: The delineation of the building is generated by vertically projecting the true height dimensions from points originating from the plan.
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