Reading Spaces

The new semester started with a London study day - tour and talk at RIBA, meal and some socialising before attending the Concrete Elegance evening lecture at the Building Centre. Thanks to Ros and Liz at RIBA for interesting and educational tours and talks. Really interesting Concrete Elegance lectures as usual. Now we will start ideas on the project and take into account the learning from the visit.

lending library
n
1. (Library Science & Bibliography) the department of a public library providing books for use outside the building. Also called (esp US): circulating library
2. (Library Science & Bibliography) a small commercial library Source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com 

The 5CTA1038 Design Studio Inside Out module follows on from the group project in the first week of semester B, Immersive Spaces. The knowledge gained from the group project should be evident in your design projects.
Focus is on space and place, awareness of sensory qualities in design and architecture through creation of spatial narratives and scenarios. The notion of place will act as a catalyst for innovative investigation and design development. You have already considered the design stages in the first semester, making sure that the process follows a clear path, is recorded and experimental. Final proposals must show evidence of a thorough design process, use of relevant research, creative thinking and problem solving. 

Lecture series level 5 2013/14

Scheduled Lectures lev 5

27/1     Lecture 1: Module Intro, assessment and housekeeping/Design Process

Introducing module and project briefs, dates, assessment info recap. Expectations of lev5 semester B, highlighting any issues in sem A and discussion on students’ expectations. Skills audit.

27/1     Lecture 2: Reading Spaces. Libraries and other Learning Environments

Initiating project on learning environments, based on traditional library; we will investigate and expand the idea of the library and what the library means today and how this can act as a catalyst for concept development for individual and unique ‘sharing of knowledge spaces’. Linking to RIBA visit and tour 29/1.

29/1     Lecture 3: Concrete Elegance, Building Centre, London

RIBA Evening lecture series. Students will take part in Q&A session and networking event.

3/2       Lecture 4: Site, building and beyond

Site analysis and exploration of building, site, terrain and environmental factors, materials and surfaces.

Addressing issues/problem solving. Design process/Linking to RIBA work stages.

10/2     Lecture 5: Case studies/Design strategies

Relevant and innovative case studies.

24/2     Lecture 6: Concept Diagrams

Diagrams in Interior Architecture; how to explore, understand and explain design solutions through diagrammatic approaches.

3/3       Lecture 7: Phenomenology and Sensory Space – space and place

Understanding theories and concepts of sensory, experiential, interactive and responsive design.

3/3       Lecture 8: Sustainable Design and Innovation

Looking at sustainability with emphasis on innovation and technology in interior architecture.

10/3     Lecture 9: Trends in design/Branding

As above, trends, branding and current aspects relating to projects. Discussions and activities.

10/3     Lecture 10: Presentation Techniques

Presentation techniques, communication and presenting work to an audience/client. Analysing recorded student presentations. Discussions and activities.

24/3     Lecture 11: Communication: Preparing for presentations; portfolio and exhibition

As above, focus on visual graphic and 3D presentations, for portfolio, screen, online, exhibitions.