LAR-25806 Studio Site Design

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Assumed knowledge on:

LAR-12803 Studio Design Basics; LAR-13306 Integrated Studio 1; LUP-13306 Theory and Methodology of Planning and Design; SGL-11303 Soil 1; WRM-10303 Water 1

Continuation courses:

LAR-29806 Planting, Construction and Representation 1; LAR-27806 Planting, Construction and Representation 2; LAR-29306 History of Ideas in Landscape Architecture and Planning; LAR-28306 Studio Urban Design

Contents:

In this design studio students are intensively guided to prepare for and complete the full complexity of a design project related to 1) representational abilities 2) applied knowledge 3) reflective and productive attitude. The design assignment is related to a contemporary design theme and client on a given location with a pre-selected program of demands. The students both analyse an existing place and project a future possibility where human beings can dwell and natural processes are enhanced. Various alternative models and scale levels will be studied and explored to determine sustainable and desirable qualities (ecological, phenomenological, narrative and managerial). Scale levels vary in between 1:25.000 to 1:50.
5 days Excursion abroad
The excursion is an obligatory part of the studio. By registering for the Studio you also have registered for the excursion. If you do not take part in the excursion (without a legitimate reason) you will be charged for the costs made (such as room reservation, travel tickets, etc.).
If you lose any travel tickets and you need to buy a new one, these costs will not be reimbursed by Wageningen University. Although registered students are covered by the collective insurance policy of Wageningen University we also recommend that you make sure that your health insurance covers your stay in France. If you do not have a valid health insurance and passport, you will not be able to join the excursion and you will be charged for the costs of the excursion.

Learning outcomes:

After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- investigate narrative and systemic characteristics of a medium sized study;
- create several concepts that provide solutions for a given design brief with reference to international examples;
- select a suitable concept based on solid arguments;
- elaborate the concept into architectural models on several specific scales;
- apply first level visualisation techniques;
- justify the design products in a public defence;
- structure and write minutes, chair a meeting and manage a group case study.

Activities:

- study of the theme and its spatial and atmospheric components;
- survey of existing design related to the theme (field trip and literature);
- coaching on reflective and productive attitude;
- survey of the site and the wider context, analysing aspects of site and program by field-trips, map studies, reference studies;
- development of concept to synthesise model study and site characteristics;
- developing of a final plan for the theme on a specific site in form, dimensions and materials;
- visualising by use of (digital) graphics and spatial representations;
- verbally presentation and defence of the design research products (intermediate, final, public symposium).

Examination:

The examination consists of a design project that consists of a graphical representation of the existing landscape (defended orally), interpreted opportunities for design interventions and a convincing proposal for additional value by means of a new estate (scale 1:25.000 to 1:50). The final mark is based on a reflection paper (10%), the poster and defence of the landscape analysis (20%), performance during studio work (20%) and the final posters (50%).
Obtained exam results are valid during one year. During the study year there are two re-exam periods, one in February and the second in August. If you do not succeed in one of these exam moments you have to redo the course.
Students need a minimum 5,5 for each of the following products: 3 A0 posters, video selfportret, A3 booklet and essay.

Literature:

Will be announced in the course guide.