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A42R2B Rebuilding, Addition, Restoration Studio 4:2 12.0 credits

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Course syllabus A42R2B (Autumn 2008–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus A42R2B (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Develop program in a given spatial situation in terms of addition or subtraction. Programming a site and change its conditions in terms of addition or reduction of elements in different scales. The studies aim to work in a close relation to specific material and detail.

Intended learning outcomes

Interaction within a given spatial context

Overall goals
The project is part of the Contextual space studio.
Studio Description: Changes in the physical environment constantly affect built and un-built places. The studio will investigate the contextual frames and make programs and design for new and existing - modern and historic - spaces.

2. The course/project goal is to increase the student's knowledge in this area/field and skills/knowledge in the field of architecture in general. The students will enter the project with varying degrees of knowledge/skills and will subsequently end up at different levels at the end of the course/project.
 3. The individual student must show an increase in the particular skills/knowledge offered in the studio and in the field of architecture in general.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent level, within the field of Architecture.

Literature

Bow-wow from post bubble city. Herzog de Meuron Natural History

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • PRO2 - Project part 2, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project part 1, 9.0 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.

The course consists of two parts; a fulfilled and delivered project work (9 credits) and a passed final assessment (3 credits). There is at least one intermediate assessment during the course.

Other requirements for final grade

a) Presentation requirements
Drawings (site plan scale 1:500, floor plans, facades and section 1:100-1:50, details 1:5) models, photos and presentation according to concept. 

b) Examination
80% attendance. Active participation in lectures, tutorials, and seminars etc. Passed intermediate and final assessments. Compulsory attendance during the assessment reviews.
Completion: The project work shall be delivered and, if necessary, reworked within the set time limit.  See general directions.
(Overall principle: Autumn term projects must be approved during the following Spring term: Spring term projects must be approved before the start of the following Autumn term. The reworked projects must be delivered at least one week before the time limit.)
The project work is to be documented in a portfolio, including drawings, analysis and models. The work process shall be legible.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • 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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Architecture

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

Incoming exchange students within an architecture agreement can select this course.

No other exchange students are allowed to select this course.