A31P1A Project Studio 3:1, Urban Design 12.0 credits

The objective of this design project is to introduce students to both the theory and practice of the discipline of urban planning through a larger project at a comprehensive scale. The course applies fundamental practical and theoretical knowledge of urban design based on various spatial, social, ecological, technical, and economic aspects. It gives a particular insight into municipal service systems and their environmental consequences. Students develop patterns of development that include many aspects from technical systems to aesthetic choices. Intermediate assignments draw attention to topography, context, typology, morphology, and other aspects of the city. Exercises/studies/comparisons with international urban development examples are juxtaposed with the planning process in Sweden.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• articulate the interplay between the city, public space and other urban systems of a social, economic, ecological and technical nature
• apply and develop urban strategies in specific design projects
• gain an insight into sustainability issues and the complexity of urban issues from an international perspective
• gain an insight into and general understanding of the Swedish planning system
• communicate design strategies through oral presentations and graphic representations that illustrate the working process and a reflection on their learning

117 credits from years 1 and 2 of ARKIT, Degree Programme in Architecture 300 credits

• APRO - Architecture project, 12.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

General:

The examiner, in consultation with the other course instructors, assesses how well the student meets the learning objectives based on the following four components:

1. Work process, project development, research questions, and documentation of these.

2. Ability and skill in using and handling relevant representations, techniques, and other design tools based on lectures, assignments, and learning objectives.

3. Final submission: the project’s qualities, its architectural and artistic exploration.

4. Reflection on one’s own learning.

The project must be completed within the course’s specified timeframe.

To receive a passing grade, students must also complete all assignments and maintain 80% attendance at lectures, seminars, tutorials, and reviews.

Course module supplementation means that a student who has received a grade of F and is deemed to be close to meeting the requirements for a passing grade of P may be given the opportunity to complete supplementary work to achieve a passing grade. The course examiner decides whether supplementation is possible.

The supplementary assignment is designed based on the learning objectives the student has not achieved. The student shall be given 15 working days to complete the supplementary work. After that, supplementary work may not be done, in accordance with KTH’s guidelines on course syllabi, grading systems, and examination.

Joacim Bengtsson

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.