Objectives and competences
The objectives of this course will enable the students to know and understand the complexity of synergies in architectural composition and to be able to apply basic principles in the analysis and design of elements/objects in space.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Elements: legibility/spatial perception – basic components of design and composition in architecture and space;
• Relationships: ordering of the mutual relations between basic components in design and architecture; volume studies; colour studies; lighting studies; materiality, structure, movement, rhythm, proportions;
• Meaning: synthesis process of expression in design – translating ideas into two- and three-dimensional design concepts of sustainable architectural elements, architectural and spatial compositions
• Effect: composition methods and theoretical-philosophical basics for in-depth study of the ‘language’ of composition.
Learning and teaching methods
– lectures, seminar, laboratory work
– problem-based learning
– project-based learning
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
• understand, analyse and design complex forms and spatial compositions
• understand and analyse compositions in (architectural/urban) space
• design compositions applying different approaches (volume studies, colour studies, materiality, movement) and in relation to context
• analyse, design and present abstract architectural compositions with the use of abstraction
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Communication skills: oral expression in presentations, articulation of ideas through manual and computer modelling and/or drawing of compositions
Use of information technology: use of CAD tools and 3D modelling applications as well as product digitisation technology - for the analysis and drawing of abstract (architectural) compositions and archiving.
Readings
Obvezna litaratura in viri / compulsory materials:
1. Ching, F. D. K. (2007). Architecture: form, space & order (3rd ed.). J. Wiley & Sons. https://plus.cobiss.net/cobiss/si/sl/bib/ukm/29061893
2. Ching, F. D. K. (2012). A visual dictionary of architecture (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons. https://plus.cobiss.net/cobiss/si/sl/bib/ktfmb/15590934
3. Hanlon, D. (2009). Compositions in architecture. John Wiley & Sons. https://plus.cobiss.net/cobiss/si/sl/bib/ktfmb+ukm/2361988
Dodatna literatura in viri / additional materials:
4. Lidwell, W., Holden, K., & Butler, J. (2023). Universal principles of design: 200 ways to increase appeal, enhance usability, influence perception, and make better design decisions (3rd ed.). Rockport Publishers.
5. Fiedler, J., Feierabends, P. (1999). Bauhaus. Könemann.
6. Zevi, B. (1959). Pogledi na arhitekturo. Cankarjeva založba.
Zevi, B. (1993). Architecture As Space. Da Capo Press.
7. Krier, R. (1993). Architectural Composition. Rizzoli.
8. Wong, W. (1977). The Principles of Three Dimensional Design. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company.
9. Crowe, N. (1997). Nature and the Idea of a Man-made World. MIT Press.
10. Padovan, R. (1999). Proportion: Science, Philosophy, Architecture. Spon Press.
11. Lucan, J. (2012). Composition, Non-Composition. Routledge.
Prerequisits
for joining and work in the class.
To take the exam: completed coursework (minimum 80%) and the practical assignment.
Additional information on implementation and assessment - at least 80% of the coursework completed
- the practical exam includes a theoretical part
- two positive midterm exams as practical exam
