18ARC21: Architectural Design-II Syllabus for B.Arch 2nd Sem 2018 Scheme VTU

Architectural Design-II detailed Syllabus for B Architecture ARCH, 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information do visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.

For all the other VTU 2nd Sem Syllabus for B.Arch 2018 Scheme, do visit B.Arch 2nd Sem 2018 Scheme. The detailed Syllabus for architectural design-ii is as follows.

Course Objectives:

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PREAMBLE:

We inhabit and function in space, both the manmade and the natural i.e., a life spent within an enclosure. These enclosures have functional and cultural meanings, are symbols of abstract ideas of that period in time. “Architecture is about giving form to the places where people live. It is not more complicated than that but also not simpler than that. – Alejandro Aravena “Architecture is both an art and a practical pursuit, and the profession has always been divided between those who emphasize the art, that is pure design, and those who give priority to the practical.” – Paul Goldberger “Architecture is used by political leaders to seduce, to impress, and to intimidate.” – Deyan Sudjic

OUTLINE:

1. To relearn the principles of Design and anthromopometric requirements of space planning,Method of learning: Observation & Study
   • Study of the relationship between human body and the built environment understanding usage and comfort
2. Introduction to Nature of Space:
   • Understanding the notions of PLACE: A boundary, a centerand a spirit, PATH: A wayand a goal, DOMAIN: A conglomeration of paths and goals that forms a wholewith its own identity,
   • Understanding the notions of Enclosure, Ambiguity, and Transparency, Spatial Context – open, closed, transition spaces, cultural context – inclusion, exclusion, spatial segregation,

   Method of learning: Observation & Study

   • Mapping of ones journey from home to studio/of the campus/of a Neighbourhood. Explore issues of movement, navigation, circulation, direction and discovery. Explore issues of representation, scale, starting point, orientation, landmarks, and imagery.
   • Culture & Design: Understanding social attitudes to Built-form: extroverted/introverted, formal/informal, typical/individual, simple/labyrinthine, contiguous/isolated etc.
3. Introduction to Poetics of Space :
   • light, movement, transformation, scale, structure and skin,
   • key tools for learning : text / language as a tool; emotion, cultural, climatic, eg.- contemplative / severe / dramatic / minimalist / natural / organic / contemporary / traditional / etc.,

   Method of learning: Observation & Study

   • Presentation of case studies based on literature survey & field visit.
   • Study models, Sketches and Drawings of study models – plans and sections (suitable scale) using a mono functional space.
4. Understanding the role of Physical Context – terrain, materials, structure, etc.,Method of learning: Observation & Study
   • Hands-on Design exercise – creation of a simple design in which form is distinct from structure and creation of a simple design in which form is integral with structure.
   • Presentation of case studies based on literature survey & field visit.
   • Study models, Sketches and Drawings of study models – plans and sections (suitable scale) using a mono functional space.
5. Design process to test the learning of the semester using a multifunctional program to incorporate nature of space, poetics of space and physical constraints,
   • Generation of a design brief for a multifunctional program, generation of areas based on human activity and anthropometric data,
   • Selection a of suitable site,
   • Idea generation, design development, & design drawings,
   • Eg. – A House for self, Guest House, Farm house, Villa, Container house, Courtyard house, Tree house, etc.

   Method of learning: Observation & Study

   • Presentation of case studies based on literature survey & field visit,
   • Submission will include Idea generation, Study models, Sketches to achieve the desired result, development drawings and a set of plans, sections and elevations & model to suitable scale.

Note:

• Discussions, presentations, and case studies will cover all the topics.
• The portfolio covering all the assignments shall be presented for term work.

Learning Outcomes:

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Reference Books:

1. Alain de Botton, ” How Proust Can Change your life”, Picador, 1997.
2. Alain de Botton, ” The Architecture of Happiness”, Sep. 2006, Vintage Books.
3. Alan Fletcher, ” The art of looking sideways”, Phaidon Press, 2001
4. Anthony Di Mari and Nora Yoo, ” Operative Design: A Catalogue of Spatial Verbs”, 2012, BIS Publishers.
5. Anthony Di Mari, ” Conditional Design: An Introduction to Elemental Architecture”, 2014, 1st Edition, Thames & Hudson.
6. Bruno Munari,”Design as Art”, Penguin UK, 25-Sep-2008
7. Charles George Ramsey and Harold Sleeper, ” Architectural Graphic Standards”, 1992, Wiley
8. Christopher Alexander, “Notes on the Synthesis of Form”, 1964, Harvard University Press.
9. Debkumar Chakrabarti, ” Indian Anthropometric Dimensions For Ergonomic Design Practice”, 1997, National Institute of Design.
10. Francois Blanciak, ” Siteless: 1001 Building Forms”, 2008, MIT Press
11. Frank Ching, James F. Eckler, “Introduction to Architecture”, 2012, John Wiley & Sons, US
12. Frank D.K. Ching, ” Architecture: Form, Space, and Order”, 4th Edition, Sep. 2014, John Wiley & Sons
13. Herman Hertzberger, “Lessons for Students in Architecture”, 2005, 010 Publishers
14. Italo Calvino, ” Invisible Cities”, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (May 3, 1978)
15. John Berger, ” Way of Seeing”, 1972, Penguin, UK
16. John Hancock Callender, ” Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data”, 1982, McGraw-Hill
17. Michael Pause and Roger H. Clark, ” Precedents in Architecture: Analytic Diagrams, Formative Ideas, and Partis”, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985
18. Paul Jacques Grillo, ” Form, Function and Design”, 1975 , Dover Publications, New York
19. Paul Jacques Grillo, ” What is Design ?”, 1960, P. Theobald
20. Paul Lewis,Marc Tsurumaki, David J. Lewis, “Manual of Section”, Princeton Architectural Press, 2016
21. Peter H. Reynolds, ” The Dot”, 2013, Candlewick Press
22. Philip Jodidio, “Tree houses. Fairy tale castles in the air”, 2012, Taschen
23. Robert W. Gill, “Rendering with Pen and Ink”, Van Nostrand Reinhold (1 June 1984)
24. Tom Alphin, “The LEGO Architect”, 2015, No Starch Press

For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of B.Arch, 2018 scheme visit B.Arch 2nd Sem Syllabus for 2018 Scheme.

For all (CBSE & Non-CBSC) B.Arch results, visit VTU B.Arch all semester results direct links.