Theory of Architecture
| Numbering Code | U-ENG24 34029 LJ74 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Wed.3 |
| Instructor name | TAJI TAKAHIRO (Graduate School of Engineering Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
Through an inspection of discourse concerning architecture, this course will investigate a range of architectural theory. This course will describe the historical significance of architecture as a discourse, and the potential for its reflection back on architectural behavior, while taking up the architectural theory of architects such as Vitruvius, Alberti, and Piranesi, and the architectural theory of philosophers such as Plato, Valéry, and Derrida (Takeyama). This course will explain the scope of the subject of architectural theory, which questions the meaning of architecture. It will examine the various architectural theories associated with keyword topics, from Western Classical to Modern, based in particular on the thinking of Tomoya Masuda and Keiichi Morita, who contributed to the creation and development of architecture in Japan. It will also consider the relationship of architectural theory with humanities such as philosophy and art theory. We will take specific architects together, and analyze the mental working in their architectural thinking and production. (Taji) |
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| Course Goals |
The Range of Architectural Theory - 7 classes: (1-2) On the discourse of everything as architecture. (3-4) On the discourse of architecture as frozen music. (5-7) On the historical significance of architecture through the discourse of architects and philosophers, and possible reflections back onto architectural behavior. (Takeyama) Topics and Methods in Architectural Theory - 1 class: The scope of architectural studies is thought to have two phases (the production and reception (use) of buildings), and three standards (empirical, theoretical, and ideal). This lecture will consider the position of architectural theory within such a scope and examine themes in architectural theory. (Taji) Basic Concepts in Architectural Theory 1 (6 classes): (1) Architecture: This lecture will confirm that the orginal meaningi of "architecture" is a construction from principles, and describe the meaning of "principles" and "construction." (2) Composition: This lecture will discuss the ideological meaning of geometry based on architectural forms and its historical development. (3) Space: This lecture will outline theories of space pioneered by phenomenology and explain human perception and spatial phenomena. (4) Place: This lecture will explain place as constructed and interpreted by humans, based on existential philosophy (Heidegger, etc.). (5) Light: This lecture will introduce the observations of gestalt psychology concerning the phenomenon and spatial nature of light and consider its symbolism. (6) Nature: This lecture will explain how nature has been imitated and interpreted as a basis for architecture. (Taji) Student Assessment - 1 class: An assessment of whether a basic knowledge and understanding of architectural theory has been obtained. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
The Range of Architectural Theory - 7 classes: (1-2) On the discourse of everything as architecture. (3-4) On the discourse of architecture as frozen music. (5-7) On the historical significance of architecture through the discourse of architects and philosophers, and possible reflections back onto architectural behavior. (Takeyama) Topics and Methods in Architectural Theory - 1 class: The scope of architectural studies is thought to have two phases (the production and reception (use) of buildings), and three standards (empirical, theoretical, and ideal). This lecture will consider the position of architectural theory within such a scope and examine themes in architectural theory. (Taji) Basic Concepts in Architectural Theory 1 (6 classes): (1) Architecture: This lecture will confirm that the orginal meaningi of "architecture" is a construction from principles, and describe the meaning of "principles" and "construction." (2) Composition: This lecture will discuss the ideological meaning of geometry based on architectural forms and its historical development. (3) Space: This lecture will outline theories of space pioneered by phenomenology and explain human perception and spatial phenomena. (4) Place: This lecture will explain place as constructed and interpreted by humans, based on existential philosophy (Heidegger, etc.). (5) Light: This lecture will introduce the observations of gestalt psychology concerning the phenomenon and spatial nature of light and consider its symbolism. (6) Nature: This lecture will explain how nature has been imitated and interpreted as a basis for architecture. (Taji) Student Assessment - 1 class: An assessment of whether a basic knowledge and understanding of architectural theory has been obtained. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Evaluation will be based on written reports on given topics. Grade Assessment - views and levels of achievement: Judgment will be based on students' level of understanding of the classes, and whether students have any fresh perspectives that emphasize the deepening of their own understanding. |
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| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Read the material introduced in the class. | ||
| References, etc. | To be indicated as appropriate | ||
| Courses delivered by Instructors with Practical Work Experience |
分類： A course with practical content delivered by instructors with practical work experience |
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