architectural design project
Architectural Design Project is a studio that forms the cap stone project for the BSc. (Honours) in Architecture programme, emphasizing on the board theme of sustaining humanities—architecture for people, place and time and resolution of architectural design. Designing for sustainability has been a fundamental issue for architects in our time within global and regional contexts. In line with the current discourse on sustainability, It upholds the belief that architecture can create better places, that architecture can affect society and humanity, and that it can have a role in making a place civilized by making a community more liveable.
Students are required to develop the design project proposed by their supervisor in a way that reflects the theme and finalizes a programme that addresses the needs of the required user group. This solution should also aim to provide spaces that invite interaction with the surrounding contextual conditions. In addition to the theme of sustaining humanities, the module focuses on the development of students’ ability to integrate considerations of technology, environmental sustainability and the broader cultural context into architectural design. This studio also offers a platform for students to develop their own position in developing their individual project.
In addition, one key aspect of the design project is to develop holistic and integrated aspects of technology, environment and cultural context in architectural design. Students are required to develop environmental strategies and technological resolutions with the main intent to strengthen their design through a comprehensive design report.