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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5
COURSE#: 3230.0388
SEMESTER: Fall. 2010
Introduction
COURSE SYLLABUS
SCHEDULE: MWF, periods 4-6
LOCATION: Fine Arts C (FAC) 210
As an introduction to the Architecture curriculum proper, this course will explore perhaps the most fundamental part
of the design process: understanding of, and sympathy with the "natural" site. As such it will build upon the issues
and discussions of the desert project of Design 4. This will be the foundation upon which to respond to actual sites
in both their perceptual directness and physical constraints and opportunities. You will be expected to develop
your design process and technical skills with greater self-assurance and individuality, as well as articulate your ideas
with greater clarity and conviction. The key objectives this stUdio will address:
Investigate the qualities and complexities of the Florida landscape as experienced through sensory
experience, and in turn developing a system of notation or representation of these sensory conditions.
Exploring the ecological and spatial characteristics that define the site and larger context and the
opportunities they present for space-making and architectural intervention.
Establishing a critical design approach through analysis and research that informs a response to site that
both respects and challenges the perceptions of architecture and its interaction with landscape.
Developing a tectonic language consistent with the defined conceptual approach and developing this in
detail and material clarity.
Methodology
Design 5 is intended to build upon, not discard and replace the technique and skills learned over the last two years.
As such an emphasis will be maintained on thinking through making (not in place of it). An emphasis will be placed
upon the production and development of drawings and models in the process of designing in order to test ideas
and compositional strategies. Students are encouraged to explore a wide range of drawing techniques and
media throughout the semester. While no particular emphasis or weight is given between hand or digital
techniques, students should understand the appropriateness of the technique they choose to the task at hand and
the time available.
Both projects are presented to take inspiration and conceptual direction from the phenomenological and physical
understanding of the specific site. As such they will entail an analysis through site visit/observation, mapping, and
research. However, in the interest of broadening the framework and scope of architectural inquiry, you are
encouraged to connect your investigations to larger ideas and cultural themes in areas such as art, literature and
popular culture. These lines of inquiry may challenge assumptions of the site presented, the conventions of
architecture, and of your own beliefs.
Schedule
The semester is divided into two principle projects and attendant exercises. The first project will address the idea of
the construct as an addit ion or extraction of the "natural" site. This project will run five weeks and therefore require
a dedicated and energetic effort. The second project will address a larger framework of concept and
consequence in exploring and addressing the interface of culture, architecture and site. A more complete
schedule will be provided with each project, but a rough outline is as follows:
CRiTIC: Stephen Belton
OFFICE: Architecture Bldg. 238
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E: sbelton
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5
COURSE#: 3230.0388
SEMESTER: Fall. 2010
Week 1-5:
Week 6-15:
Week 9:
Project 1: analysis and small spatial construct
Project 2: compound
midterm jury, estimated Oct. 29 (to be confirmed)
COU RSE SYLLABUS
SCHEDULE: MWF. periods 4-6
LOCATION: Fine Arts C (FAC) 210
Week 16: final review- all-day jury, estimated Dec. 6 (to be confirmed)
studio Culture
Creative design is best achieved through collaboration, participation and discussions within the studio. I strongly
encourage students to work together and discuss and exchange ideas about the coursework throughout the
semester. Also in light of the shared work environment, it is expected that while the environment should be
creative, enjoyable, and fun, it should also reflect a respect for fellow students and their desire to work with regard
to noise levels, noxious fumes, etc. The physical space is a further component of this environment that should be
treated with respect. A specific point to this is a new official school-wide policy regarding the use of aerosol sprays:
Spray Painting Policy, College of Design, Construction and Planning
Spray painting, or the use of any other sort of aerosol spray, is not allowed in the Architecture Building, Rinker
Hall and in Fine Arts C, except within the spray booth found in Room 211 of Fine Arts C. Students found in
vi olation of this policy will be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.
Attendance
Studio sessions are organized around a mixture of pre#entations, group discussions, pin-ups, and individual desk crits,
and information accumulated, disseminated, and developed through this time is vital to the student's
understanding of the design projects. Attendance is therefore mandatory, and absence or tardiness does not
excuse a student from the work expected of them that day. Three unexcused absences will adversely affect your
final grade and four unexcused absences will be grounds for failing the class. Tardiness of more than 20 minutes will
be counted as an absence. It is the student's responsibility to obtain information missed during that day from fellow
students. In the case of an illness or family emergency, the student must present a valid excuse, such as a doctor's
note. In the case of any unavoidable conflicts such as class trips, please see me in advance so we can make
proper accommodations with the schedule. This studio will make several, if infrequent trips for which all attempts
will be made to notify you in advance for scheduling and coordination.
Evaluation + Grading
Grading will follow the course structure with the following weight: project 1, 30% and project 2, 60%. The remaining
10% will be assessed according to participation, progress, effort and attitude. Please note that attendance will
adversely affect one's grade, both in direct grade reduction and in missing work in the development of a project .
Following Project 1 students will be given a letter grade and evaluation. The final grade will be based on the
following guidelines:
A Outstanding work. Execution of work is thoroughly complete and demonstrates a superior level of
achievement overall with a clear attention to detail in the production of drawings, models and other forms
of representation. The student is able to synthesize the course material with new concepts and ideas in a
thoughtful manner, and is able to communicate and articulate those ideas in an exemplary fashion in.
CRITIC: Stephen Belton
OFFICE: Architecture Bldg. 238
T: 392.0205 x211
E: sbeltonrgufl.edu
ARCHI TECTURAL DESIGN 5
COURSE#: 3230.0388
SEMESTER: Fall. 2010
COURSE SYLLABUS
SCHEDULE: MWF periods 4-6
LOCATION: Fine Arts C (FAC) 210
B High quality work. Student work demonstrates a high level of craft. consistency. and thoroughness
throughout drawing and modeling work. The student demonstrates a level of thoughtfulness in addressing
concepts and ideas. and participates in group discussions. Work may demonstrate excellence but less
consistently than an A student.
C Satisfactory work. Student work addresses all of the project and assignment objectives with few minor or
major problems. Graphics and models are complete and satisfactory. exhibiting minor problems in craft
and detail.
D Less than satisfactory work. Graphic and modeling work is substandard. incomplete in significant ways.
and lacks craft and attention to detail.
E Unsatisfactory work. Work exhibits several major and minor problems with basic conceptual premise.
lacking both intention and resolution. Physical representation in drawing and models is severely lacking.
and is weak in clarity. craft. and completeness.
Grading Scale
Letter
A A- B+ B B- C+ C
Grade
Numeric
93-100 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76
Grade
Quality
4.0 3.67 3.33 3.0 2.67 2.33 2.0
Points
UF Grading Policy
Information on UF's grading policy can be found at the following location:
http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html
Students with Special Needs
C- D+ D D- E
70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62 0-59
1.67 1.33 1.0 0.67 0.0
Students with special physical needs and requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of
Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this
documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. All attempts to provide an equal learning
environment for all will be made.
Readings and Reference Materials
While there are no required texts. each studio project will include several readings related toward the design
problem students are engaged in. Additionally. as this studio will cover the issues of site and the Florida landscape.
the following are reference materials that will be useful in exploring these concepts:
The Poetics of Space. Gaston Bachelard
Eyes of the Skin. Juhani Pailassma
Genius Loci. Christian Norberg Schultz
Ecosystems of Florida. Ronald Myers and John Ewel. eds.
Recovering Landscape: Essays in Contemporary Landscape Architecture. James Corner. ed.
Florida Atlas and Gazetteer
CRITIC: Stephen Belton
OFFICE' Arcllitecture Bldg. 238
T: 392.0205 x211
E: sbeltonil.ufl.edu
