Design in Architecture - Introduction | Faculty of Technical Sciences

Subject: Design in Architecture - Introduction (17.A320)

Type of studies	Title
Undergraduate Academic Studies	Architecture (Year: 1, Semester: Winter)

General information:

Category	Scientific-professional
Scientific or art field	Architectural-Urbanistic Planning, Design and Theory
ECTS	4

Introduction to basic principles and methods of articulating architectural space, through research on its structure, individual elements and their mutual relations. Research on ideas about the relationship between the character of space and its constitutive architectural elements. Initial development of the ability to conceptualise architectural space. Development of the ability for spatial embodiment of the previously formulated conceptual ideas, and preparation of the basic knowledge and skills necessary for further levels of education based on architectural design.

Developing the ability to understand, recognize and use architectural spatial elements in articulating and generationg specific character of architectural space. Mastering the methods and procedures for translating abstract and concrete spatial qualities into architectural spatial systems and structures. Developing the ability to identify and apply basic mechanisms of architectural design.

Space and Shape; Spatial relations; Tectonics of architectural space; Qualities of space and its architectural and morphological elements; Atmosphere of space and ambience; Atmosphere of space and the basic principles of its articulation; Permanent and transitory elements that constitute the atmosphere of space; The concept in architecture - introductory considerations; Aesthetic and ambience function of architecture and space - introductory considerations.

Lectures; spatial design exercises on selected design topics; discussion during lectures and practical classes; consultation