OVERVIEW

At the basis of the course is the idea that the city and the territory can be interpreted through a series of analytical tools, strategies and visions providing a multi-scale representation in accordance with the challenges of today's socio-spatial change. Optional course, with international perspective, consisting of the modules Urban Theory and Innovation, Urban Systems and New Technologies. The objective of the course is to provide a theoretical framework on mapping and analytical methods for urban planning in contexts characterised by processes of territorial transformation. By using digital simulation tools, students will explore alternative planning logics and scenarios aimed at the replicability of international best practices.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The didactic path envisages both the use of integrated analytical tools (morphological analysis, systems/network analysis, GIS mapping, Corine/Copernicus satellite analysis) and interpretative tools (Lynchian analysis, urban and territorial scaling, City Engine) for the study of site-specific contexts. All this opens up to integrated design with new technologies (sensorial, environmental, performance, digital) and to disciplinary areas contiguous to architecture/urbanism, such as service design, spatial economics, urban/regional geography, in order to question the form and nature of contemporary city. The aim is to train the professional figure of the designer to critically interpret the morphology of territories and urban spaces with particular attention to the objectives of sustainable development, urban regeneration processes and social interaction.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

EMANUELE SOMMARIVA (President)

GIORGIA TUCCI

NICOLA VALENTINO CANESSA (President Substitute)

GIAMPIERO LOMBARDINI (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/9915/p/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

During the course, a quantum-qualitative mapping and analysis will be developed according to two steps of elaborations (graphic panels, layout DIN A1 portrait) and a research of best-practices (readings), that will constitute the final hand-in materials (DIN A5 vertical booklet).

The final mark will be established during a final presentation at the end of the winter term and will take into account the active participation of the students, the hand-in of all the required materials and the quality of the work produced as a whole. The evaluation of the analyses will take into account the clarity of exposition, the quality of the mapping developed and the graphical representation, the feasibility of the scenarios proposed, including their sustainability, as well as the student's learning process. The grade will be averaged with the module “Theory and Urban Innovation” (cod. 98946).

The final delivery of the course, in order to access the exam, is a mapping analysis presented through the following materials:

• 2 graphics panels DIN A1 portrait (84.1 x 59.4 cm);
• Territorial Portraits editable file .dwg/illustrator of the mappings
• booklet dei readings casi studio progettuali formato DIN A5 Verticale (21,0 x 14,8 cm).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The development of analysis and mapping is based on a mixed quantum-qualitative methodology articulated in laboratory activities among the groups and moments of individual research by each student. The progress of the work and the assessment of students' knowledge is verified weekly. The elaboration of the graphic panels is defined as an open process that can be continuously implemented throughout the semester. The ability to effectively communicate the design proposal, to synthetically elaborate graphics, mappings and project diagrams will be tested through oral presentations and open questions in group reviews up to the exam session.

Exam schedule