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AD235V Architectonic Reconstructions 7.5 credits

Arkitektoniska rekonstruktioner

The objective of the course is to give an overview of reconstruction as a working method within architecture. The course consists of lectures and seminars. An individual assignment is included in the course.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

  • Subject area

    Architecture

  • Grade scale

    P, F

Course offerings

Spring 14 for single courses students - To application

  • Periods

    Spring 14 P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits)

  • Application code

    20001

  • Start date

    10/02/2014

  • End date

    2014 week: 22

  • Language of instruction

    Swedish

  • Campus

    KTH Campus

  • Number of lectures

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places *

    10 - 16

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.

  • Course responsible

    Victor Edman <victor.edman@arch.kth.se>

  • Target group

    Architects, engineers, antiquarians and architecture historians

  • Application

    Apply for this course at antagning.se through this application link.
    Please note that you need to log in at antagning.se to finalize your application.

Spring 13 for single courses students

  • Periods

    Spring 13 P3 (3.5 credits), P4 (4.0 credits)

  • Application code

    20005

  • Start date

    11/02/2013

  • End date

    2013 week: 21

  • Language of instruction

    Swedish

  • Campus

    KTH Campus

  • Number of lectures

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places *

    10 - 15

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.

  • Course responsible

    Victor Edman, victor.edman@arch.kth.se

Learning outcomes

The objective of the course is to give an overview of the reconstruction as a working method within architecture.

After the course, students shall

- have a comprehensive knowledge of the role of reconstruction in old and modern architecture

- be able to analyze reconstructions from a theoretical perspective

- be able to problematize reconstructions from a cultural heritage perspective

- be able to discuss qualitative differences between original and copy

Course main content

The course consists of lectures, seminars and literature that deal with the theory and history of architectonic reconstrucions from several thematic aspects: museal reconstructions; reconstructions after war and disaster; recreated national or regional monuments; ritual reconstructions; qualitative differences between original and copy.

The course contains obligatory literature, which is examined at the seminars.

The course includes an individual assignment, which consists of a short written essay and an oral presentation at a final seminar.

Disposition

The course consists of about six whole days at KTH.

Eligibility

University studies of 60 credits (hp) and Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 or equivalent.

Literature

Meddelas i samband med kursstart.

Examination

  • MOM1 - Lectures and Seminars, 5.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • MOM2 - Individual Assignment, 2.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

To obtain the grade passed on the whole course, both moments must be passed. 80% attendance on all tuition is required.

Offered by

ABE/Architecture

Contact

Victor Edman, victor.edman@arch.kth.se

Examiner

Victor Edman <victor.edman@arch.kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Spring 11.
Examination information valid from: Spring 11.