Course detail

Theory and Practice of Architectural Design

FAST-NGB058Acad. year: 2024/2025

The generally valid principles view of architectural theory insist on perception of architecture independently of the historical period. Analytical and critical reflection of the theoretic knowledge together with actual personal architectural design experience will help students to realize, search and create an individual approach to one´s own architectural design.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. arch. Michal Sedláček

Department

Ústav architektury (ARC)

Entry knowledge

The subject is consequent to the bachelor’s study programme. A prerequisite is general cultural and historical knowledge and experience with architectural design at the level of a graduate of the bachelor’s study programme specialised in architecture.The subject makes use of the knowledge acquired in the previous disciplines.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Analytical and critical reflection ofgenerally valid knowledge of architectural theory, together with experience with architectural designing as a resource for the creation of one’s own approach to an architectural project.
Students will create their own individual approach to the conception of an architectural project, using an analytical and critical reflection oftheir generally valid knowledge of architectural theory, together with their experience from architectural design.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-ARS Master's

    specialization ARA , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization ARP , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. arch. Petr Novák, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Perception of architecture 2. Order and chaos in architecture: geometry and geometrical psychology 3. Measure and balance: dimensions and proportions 4. Town layout and the structure 5. Space: elements defining space 6. Light and shadow: quantity and quality of light 7. Place: from space to place, limits between an interior and an exterior 8. Form and matter: truth and deception 9. Project: historical development; attributes of a well-managed project 10. Kenneth Frampton – Critical regionalism: architecture of Ticino: Botta; Snozzi; Galfetti; Vacchini; Carloni. 11. Architecture and art: architecture and creative art; architecture and music; architecture and expert critique. 12. Architectural practices. Theoretical texts and essays on a given subject (authors: H. Banks; D. Steiner; S. Holl). 13. Conclusion: discussion on the possibilities for application of the gained knowledge in real life situation

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. arch. Petr Novák, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1.-12. Analysis for own individual texts and essays on a given subject. 13. Final evaluation of the results of the work.