Course detail

Studio - CITY AND PLACE

FA-AT3Acad. year: 2019/2020

Creative studio work is the main and essential means of teaching architecture. It is based on the "learning by doing" method, i.e. gaining knowledge and skills by practical application. It consists in the dialogue of the teacher with the student over a project that is being developed.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

10

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Department of Urban Design (UU)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After having successfully completed the study of the subject, the student is able to plan the development of an area and make use of various planning tools

Prerequisites

Prerequisite of enrolment for the studio is the knowledge of urban design and building construction.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The basic teaching method is a studio in which long-term independent work of students is emphasized; an important part is the presentation of the results of their own work on criticisms and presentations and consultations and critical discussions with the supervisor and other experts. Excursions (workshops) may be an additional teaching method depending on the topic.
Teaching methods depend on the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The studio work is assigned and evaluated by the supervisor.
The following design components are evaluated:
– Place, interpretation, analysis, synthesis, idea;
– Processes, operation;
– Materiality, structure, construction;
– Form, arrangement;
– Presentation, adjustment, defence;
– Student's approach to project processing.
The weight of individual components is determined by the supervisor.
It is mandatory to submit the project at the architectural study level, which includes:
– text (including background, analyses, objectives, principles and concept of design, construction and operation diagram)
– documentation of working sketches and photo documentation of working models
– the situation of wider relations
– the situation
– floor plans of individual floors
– sections
– elevations
– spatial representation of the designed object incl. context of the place
– the spatial representation of the interior if appropriate
– model (including photo documentation)
Mandatory attachments can be specified in more detail by the supervisor in the assignment. The assignment must be published on the FA Intranet at the same time as the topic annotations (before students register).
The classification scale is given in Art. 14 of the BUT Study and Examination Regulations. The recommended classification is as follows:
– A: excellent proposal with personal contribution, all aspects and components of the proposal must by excellent
– B: very good proposal or excellent proposal with some partial lacks
– C: good design, craft correct
– D: craftly correct design with partial deficiencies
– E: sufficient design, fulfilment of all assigned tasks, designed object is stable, does not show danger to stability, life and health, meets legislative requirements (standards)
Works that do not comply with the minimum requirements (specified in classification E) are rated as failed.

Course curriculum

The student systematically prepares studio work according to the assignment. Work takes 13 weeks. It is an individual and/or teamwork, regularly consulted with the supervisor and other experts.
The timetable consists of the following blocks:
– Analyses and their conclusions - weeks 1-4
– Design part - week 5-8
– Design part - weeks 9-13
Each block is usually ended with criticism. Schedule incl. deadlines can be specified by the supervisor in the assignment. The assignment must be published on the FA Intranet at the same time as the topic annotations (before students register).

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of teaching this subject is to prepare the students for work on the development concept for a part of a city, for a small settlement or for an urbanised landscape. The subject matter of the study is the spatial and functional organisation of the respective area, and its equpment with service facilities

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Obligatory participation in one consultation per week according to the supervisor's specification, obligatory participation in two ongoing criticisms and final public presentation. Submission of the project according to the assignment and within the pre-set deadline for submitting the project.
The specific terms of the above-mentioned compulsory participation, or further compulsory attendance beyond its scope, may be specified in more detail by the supervisor in the assignment. The assignment must be published on the FA Intranet at the same time as the topic annotations (before students register).

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Ernst Neufert : Navrhování staveb, normy a předpisy související s tématem zadání (CS)

Recommended reading

aktuální periodika a literatura, otevřené přednášky

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Studio work

104 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Architerctural design of a regulation plan is documented by:
Analytical part:
- drawing showing wider relationships – existing state
- surveys and analyses
- drawing showing problems to be solved
- technical report
Design part
- drawing showing wider relationships
- situation plan 1:500, 1:1000, 1:2000
- principle scheme of the area‘s transport service
- technical report.
Utility facilities networks are documented by a co-ordinating situation plan, including protection and safety zones, and balance of sources.