Urban

Project 1: Case Study

In a group of 6-7, we are to analyse in depth the on the idea of "Life Between Buildings" as written by Jan Gehl at any streets in Philadelphia. 

The objectives of the assignment is:

1. To provide critical perspectives on key issues within the contemporary discourse of architecture, through integration of case studies and theoretical studies.

2. To enhance the understanding of the complexity of architecture and the ability to undertake independent research.

Attached is the A2 analysis board prepared by the group.

Project 2: Comparative Analysis Essay

This is an individual assignments whereby students are required to prepare 4 reaction papers based on the selected reading in 8 weeks duration. We are to identify the key points highlighted in the text and then focus on your personal perspective on issues raised through the text. In addition to our personal perspective, we are to identify experiences or insights that have shaped our perspective.  Then, students are to write an comparative analysis essays comparing the site in Design Studio 5 and the site assigned in project 1: Jalan Tar and Seoul Street 

The objectives of this assignment are:

1. Identification of key points from the reading

2. Use of appropriate architectural terminologies and writing skills in the synopsis

3. Clarity in opinions and reactions

4. Logical progression to ending with well-developed paragraphs

The selected readings are as follow:

1. Learning from Las Vegas, The Forgotten Symbolism of Architectural Form
2. Semiology and Architecture
3. The Geometry of Feeling
4. From "Towards a Critical Regionalism"