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A52R2B Rebuilding, Addition, Restoration Studio 5:2 12.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus A52R2B (Autumn 2012–) 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.
The course will adjust to portfolio.

Intended learning outcomes

Interaction within a given spatial context, 5th year

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

One year fully approved architectural studies at the advanced level, courses and projects.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Bow-wow from post bubble city, Inax. Herzog de Meuron Natural History, Lars Müller Publishers

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

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

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 1:50, details 1:5) models, photos and oral presentation according to concept.
The studio presentation will be part of the future diploma portfolio and shall be delivered in an appropriate and fully qualified way.

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.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

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

Add-on studies

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