Henning Martin-Thomsen

This is a comprehensive design studio focused on a complex building design and its systems. Student work will incorporate cultural and program analysis, and the design and documentation of a building that includes a series of technical drawings demonstrating a comprehensive ability to integrate and synthesize the major elements of architectural design.

Course goals and objectives include:
1) Design culture: methods of integration and information synthesis in contemporary architectural design.
2) Design practice: advanced design methods, emphasizing feasibility, and comprehension through the design of a large building with an extensive systems integration challenge.
3) Design techniques and skills: develop an advanced level of architectural representation, with an emphasis on analysis, plans, sections and elevations, and model construction.

Student and program criteria that address the most recent National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) requirements will be highlighted and form part of the coursework outcomes.

Thesis studio asks students to determine and research an original problem with pertinent issues, and design an innovative response to some aspect of architectural production. The work will be exhibited at the end of the semester in the annual Design Show.

Course goals and objectives include:
1) Develop the ability to discover, define, and research a significant aspect of architectural production in depth.
2) Develop an approach to an important issue of contemporary significance to the field of architecture and communicate it concisely.
3) Work with originality, clarity, and appropriate skill to design, fabricate, and install an exhibition.

Student and program criteria that address the most recent National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) requirements will be highlighted and form part of the coursework outcomes.