OVERVIEW

The studio develops applied competencies in architectural design through the development of a project based on an assigned theme. The course integrates compositional, functional, and technical-construction aspects and guides students through a conscious and coherent design process.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The module aims to complete the theoretical understanding of the topics developed in the previous module by addressing, through laboratory activities, the design of a residential complex

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide operational skills in the definition and development of architectural projects. By the end of the studio, students will be able to: develop an architectural project at different levels of detail and scale; integrate distributive, compositional, and functional aspects into the design process; represent and communicate architectural proposals through drawings and models; justify design decisions through critical and technical reasoning.

PREREQUISITES

Students are expected to have knowledge of representation techniques and technical drawing. Previous experience in architectural design and basic understanding of construction principles are considered beneficial.

TEACHING METHODS

The course is organised as a design studio and includes practical design exercises, individual and collective reviews, seminars, and interim presentations of project outcomes. Project work constitutes an integral part of the learning process.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The studio is structured around: definition of the design brief and contextual analysis; development of the design concept and spatial organization; typological and distributive development of the building organism; in-depth exploration of architectural composition; verification of the relationships between form, function, and construction; production of final design deliverables.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Reading materials and references will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the course and updated throughout the semester. They will include design references, technical manuals, methodological texts, and selected case studies.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Classes will begin according to the official academic calendar.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Assessment will be based on an oral examination and/or a written theoretical assignment aimed at evaluating students’ critical understanding and analytical abilities.