Architecture Communication
| Numbering Code | G-ENG04 5i017 LE74 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
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| Language | English | Day/Period | Thu.3 | |
| Instructor name |
TSOI, Esther (Part-time Lecturer) DANIELL，Thomas Charles (Graduate School of Engineering Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
English is the global working language of arts and science, as well as in international project collaborations. Japanese architectural design sensibilities are well sought after overseas. On the other hand, prominent clients likes to employ international talents to provide a view outside the box. Being able to lead a discussion in English with people from all backgrounds, as well as honing and communicating one’s unique sensibilities, would be an important skill to survive in a global changing environment. In this class we will go through the different studies of architecture in English, writing and presenting short essays on our way. The final project will be a group proposal and presentation on “a Memorial”. |
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| Course Goals |
Able to use fluent English for communicating and presenting architectural ideas. A1 Communication ability A2 Understanding architecture from different perspectives B2 Understanding architectural design and spatial planning C2 Understanding how architecture affects society C3 Acting with correct judgement based on historical and social understanding D2 Having one’s unique viewpoint E2 Understanding global and local values |
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| Schedule and Contents |
Wk 1: A brief overview on famous Western architects and introduction to some previous projects that I had worked on. Review about Renzo Piano’s workshop versus Gund Hall at GSD. An introduction to Carpenter Center, Le Corbusier’s only architecture in America. (Self introduction.) Introduction to first assignment on an essay about your favourite architecture. Wk 2*: Glass and Steel 1: review on historical development and modern details. Submission and presentation about first essay. Wk 3: Glass and Steel 2: review on historical development and modern details. Continue presentation about first essay. Wk 4: The Technology Effect/ Crystal Palace 1 Introduction to second assignment “Architecture and Technology”: list 3 architectural effects related to technology, and describe how materials and technology produced them. Wk 5: The Technology Effect/ Crystal Palace 2, and shopping malls development. Wk 6*: Pompidou Center 1: technology and city Submission and presentation of second essay “Architecture and Technology”. Fill-in-the-blank test (open book). Wk 7*: Pompidou Center 2: technology and political movement. Comparison to Hong Kong Bank. Continue presentation about second essay. Schematization test (concept check). Wk 8: Utopia/ Ledoux 1: ideal and architectural representation Wk 9*: Utopia/ Ledoux 2. Revision on terms. Fill-in-the-blank test for Hong Kong Bank. Wk 10: A review on Rem Koolhaas’ thoughts and works. Wk 11: Cities in the world. Introduction to Kevin Lynch’s “The Image of the City”. Introduction to final group project: proposal and presentation of “A Memorial” in the city. Wk 12: Critical Memory 1: Peter Eisenman’s design in Berlin Presentation about your group and topic. Wk 13*: Critical Memory 2 Presentation about your group’s Memorial proposal. Wk 14*: Group presentation. Wk 15: Feedback class. Follow-up No final examination. The schedule may be subject to change. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Students will need to listen and read different texts, and solve the related problems. Students are expected to be able to write, discuss and present architecture in English at the end of the class. There will be no final examination. Attendance, class participation and exercise completion is important. No plagiarism. Students who have less than 60% in attendance will fail. Late arrival for more than 10 minutes or leaving early without satisfactory explanation will be considered non-attendance. Homework - 40% Presentations - 40%. Attendance - 20%. |
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| Course Requirements | None | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Please read materials from the above URL. Research the meaning of words in advance and at your leisure. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Please check URL below. | ||
| References, etc. |
Christian Norberg-Schulz, Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture, Academy Editions Ltd, 1980. https://marywoodthesisresearch.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/genius-loci-towards-a-phenomenology-of-architecture-part1_.pdf Kenneth Frampton, Modern Architecture: A Critical History, Thames and Hudson, 1992. https://doubleoperative.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/kenneth-frampton_modern-architecture.pdf Le Corbusier, Towards a New Architecture, Dover, 1986. https://cisematakblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/towards-a-new-architecture1-1.pdf Christian Schittich, in Detail Japan, Birkhauser, 2002. Graphic Anatomy Atelier Bow-Wow, Toto, 2007. Francis D.K. Ching, Building Construction Illustrated, John Wiley and Sons, 1991. Francis D.K. Ching, A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Steen Eiler Rasmussen, Experiencing Architecture, MIT Press, 1992. https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/12101291coordination/files/2011/06/Rasmussen_and_Elam_Proportions.pdf Gunter Nitschke, From Shinto to Ando, Academy, 1993. http://www.east-asia-architecture.org/downloads/research/MA_-_The_Japanese_Sense_of_Place_-_Forum.pdf Junichiro Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows, Leet’s Island Books, 1997. http://wwwedu.artcenter.edu/mertzel/spatial_scenography_1/Class%20Files/resources/In%20Praise%20of%20Shadows.pdf Kevin Lynch, The Image of the City, Harvard-MIT Joint Center for Urban Studies Series, 1964. http://www.miguelangelmartinez.net/IMG/pdf/1960_Kevin_Lynch_The_Image_of_The_City_book.pdf |
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| Related URL |
http://wwwedu.artcenter.edu/mertzel/spatial_scenography_1/Class%20Files/resources/In%20Praise%20of%20Shadows.pdf https://1drv.ms/b/s!AhVq_riAFrGsgSdTZP5ykPintWMq http://miessociety.org/mies/speeches/id-merger/ https://1drv.ms/b/s!AhVq_riAFrGsgSl7_073rYqfkLCx https://1drv.ms/b/s!AhVq_riAFrGsgShPD7LwDAseZAb9 https://1drv.ms/w/s!AhVq_riAFrGsgTy57oqLy253JJD1 https://1drv.ms/b/s!AhVq_riAFrGsgSu28rkaBXp_f9cs https://cisematakblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/towards-a-new-architecture1-1.pdf http://www.icomos-poland.org/pl/?option=com_dropfiles&format=&task=frontfile.download&catid=67&id=66&Itemid=1000000000000 http://www.east-asia-architecture.org/aotm/index.html |
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