Theories of Architecture & Urbanism
This subject provides a thematic inquiry into architectural theory in the broader context of philosophical schools of thought and cultural and social conditions, which include modernism, post modernism, phenomenology, semiotics, post-structuralism, and deconstruction.
Synopsis (Group)
Students are required to submit a synopsis of a text during the discussion session. The objective of this synopsis is for students to read a selected reading in relation to the theme that has been discussed in class and submit a synopsis of it. Besides, we are also required to identify architecture and/or urban schemes to illustrate the theme.
Throughout this exercise, I have managed to identify the different architectural theories which inform the development of architecture and urban forms. Also, with the help of my group mates, we managed to analyse and critique the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural, and intellectual context. It was also a good experience for us to discuss and share our opinions throughout the presentation session.
Project:Theorizing Architecture (Individual)
Part I: Analysing “Through the eyes” of an architect/urban designer/ theoretician
The first part of this project is to select a defined area of our hometown and see it “through the eyes” of one architect, urban designer or theoretician. Then, we have to apply or translate design theories and historic urban design approaches onto this area and imagine how the architect or urban designer may have analysed and interpreted in this chosen area.
Project Part II: Analysing and Theorizing Architecture
The second part of the project emphasises architecture is like language with vocabulary, grammatical structure; both physical and intellectual. Students have to select a particular building within the chosen area in the first part of the project. Then, we have to study on the impact of external factors on architecture (emphasize on how the architect had responded to the factors in realizing their theoretical intention).
After completing this project, I have learned to analyse architecture and urban forms in relation to relevant architectural theories. For example, applying Le Corbusier's theory on SS15, Subang Jaya. I have also managed to learn the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context. Lastly, I have learned to produce a critical interpretation of architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant theories within the contemporary discourse of architecture.
Project:Theorizing Architecture (Individual)
Part I: Analysing “Through the eyes” of an architect/urban designer/ theoretician
The first part of this project is to select a defined area of our hometown and see it “through the eyes” of one architect, urban designer or theoretician. Then, we have to apply or translate design theories and historic urban design approaches onto this area and imagine how the architect or urban designer may have analysed and interpreted in this chosen area.
Project Part II: Analysing and Theorizing Architecture
The second part of the project emphasises architecture is like language with vocabulary, grammatical structure; both physical and intellectual. Students have to select a particular building within the chosen area in the first part of the project. Then, we have to study on the impact of external factors on architecture (emphasize on how the architect had responded to the factors in realizing their theoretical intention).
After completing this project, I have learned to analyse architecture and urban forms in relation to relevant architectural theories. For example, applying Le Corbusier's theory on SS15, Subang Jaya. I have also managed to learn the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context. Lastly, I have learned to produce a critical interpretation of architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant theories within the contemporary discourse of architecture.
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