Borders and Territories International Design Studio

The MSc2 International Design Studio of BordersenTerritories (BenT) will focus on the relation between architectural research and architectural design. The studio will deal with the research topics of the BenT group, which can be summarized in the following main components: (1) MEGA-MICROS, namely the relationship between the extremely large and small scale of architecture; (2) NEW GROUND, investigating the relationship between new land reclamation projects and architecture; (3) ZONES OF CONFLICT, investigating the entanglements of milieus created by conflicts of (soiled) substances.

The course consists of three parallel studios focussing on different locations changing yearly, while the research structure will remain unchanged.

The studios will be offered as cooperation with other universities and (when possible) kick-started by an on-site workshop. The course will also offer a series of lectures on studio-related themes.

• Individual presentations en evaluations.

• Mid-term (week 4.5) and final (week 4.10) reviews.

(Specific weeks en dates of the presentations may be subject to change according to the official academic calendar of the university).

Assessment Scheme

- Design (70 %)

- Weekly development assignment/mid-term (20 %)

- Final Exam (clarity of presentation) (10 %)

Deadlines and times for retakes or repairs, are at the discretion of examiners. The deadlines fall within the same academic year, must be workable and studyable, and not cause study delays. The deadlines are the same for all students; prior to the retake or repair, there is an opportunity for inspection and/or discussion of the results (in accordance with Art. 1.28-1.29 Teaching and Examination Regulations Masters).

On the scale of 10, the student achieves a sufficient result with the final grade of 6; If failed in the first attempt student are offered the possibility of a repair. The repair has to be completed within 2 weeks after the completion of the course and will be graded by either O (fail) or V (pass).