The course entails the investigation of the architectural enclosure and structural expression within architectural form, without restriction on materials, through a studio programme, requiring the articulation of the public and private realms.  Students are encouraged to engage with more sophisticated architectural drawings and representation techniques.

One afternoon per week throughout semesters 1 and 2

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100% Portfolio.

The aims of the course are to:

■ reinforce ability developed in Architecture C3;

■ introduce students to an architectural project of increasing complexity, through the introduction of urban form;

■ develop an appreciation of the relationship of construction and structure in the making of buildings using the language of contemporary architecture and engineering;

■ gain a deeper knowledge of processes of architectural design;

■ expand appropriate and useful skills in communication and representation.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ recognise the site and surroundings of a building proposal;

■ show knowledge of function and suitability;

■ identify the architectural intention and forms of structure;

■ explain choice of materials;

■ show ability in drawing as a means of representation and self-understanding of a building proposal.