Project Global

Students will build on the knowledge they gained in the first term curriculum, focusing on the impact of societal, environmental, and economic determinants on contemporary architecture and urban design. Students will work on projects that take into account how design considerations relate to these determinants. Fieldwork will be an integral part of the curriculum, when applicable.

This studio-based course will focus on the ability of students to articulate their own methods and tools. Students will be given a design problem (dwelling for aging population, building for contemporary public life) that is anchored in particular a cultural setting, and will be asked to develop their own analysis and design approach. In doing so, students will be demanded to reflect upon the different aspects and components of a design approach, as well as on their relation to particular cultural settings.