Course overview
This studio explores the processes by which medium to large scale multi-storey urban projects are initiated, developed documented and delivered. It addresses issues related to various stakeholders, environmental systems, structures and construction appropriate to the scale of such projects. Students from architecture and associated built environment disciplines work together to analyse context, negotiate a brief and develop a concept and detailed design. Students develop critical thinking and formulate responses to the challenges of a given physical, economic, social and policy context. The outcome should be a costed design which demonstrates understanding and critique of its context. The design exploration and proposition shall be communicated through graphic and verbal presentations and may include three dimensional models.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate the professional roles of actors in the development and design process; the stakeholders they represent; and their interface within the development process.
- Demonstrate a high level of ability to locate and synthesise information and data from a variety of sources and contexts, including the use of International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS).
- Apply relevant theory effectively in defining and solving complex property, design and development problems.
- Explain complex issues to specialist and non-professional audiences.
- Produce a Highest and Best Use report on the development project.
- Conduct a detailed feasibility study using customised software.