MIM 351E - Architectural Design V

Course Objectives

Architecture seen as a cross-section of cultural, social, aesthetic, technical practices and their physical reflections in spatial form.
Discussion on the unity of systems (social, cultural, structural, etc.) within the design process and developing an awareness concerning the unity of systems.
Study of events and their possible reflections on spaces; program development.

Course Description

Exploration of multi-dimensional design problems and spatial configurations in urban context; discussion of societal and cultural aspects of architecture through its relationship with place, context, program, space, identity, representation; approaching architecture in relation to advanced design and construction technologies, application of digital methods and tools in design processes; advancing representational skills in multi-faceted media environments.