Architecture Studio: Building in Landscapes

Topics

• Explanation of Semester Work and Assignment 1: “Performance Place”
• Field Visit to Quarry
• Talk by Joslin and Wampler / Work / Crits / Interviews
• Review of Assignment 1: “Performance Place”, and David Whitney Talk: “Structures”
• Give Out Assignment 2: “Homeless Shelter Place” for Teams of 5 or 6 each
• Work / Crits
• Work / Crits (cont.)
• Talk by Len Thomas, Director of Cambridge Multi Service Center
• Construction
• Review of Assignment 2: “A Place for the Homeless” with Celebration in Great Court
• “Individual Place” Research History of Small Houses
• Talk by Joslin and Wampler / Work / Crits
• Visit to Frank Lloyd Wright House and may be Walter Gropius House, Picnic Lunch
• Talk by Jen Seely: “Drawing Plans, Sections and Elevations”
• Review of Assignment 3
• Midterm Review, Celebration and Exhibition of the “Individual Place” Project
• Assignment 5 Explained: “A Gathering Place for Scholars”
• First Pass and Site Visit
• Review of Assignment 5
• First Design Pass with Sketch Model and Sketch Drawings
• Talk by Anglea Watson: “Sketching while Designing”
• Talk by Les Norford: “Ventilation / Sustainability / Light / Shade”
• Review of Assignment 6
• Review of Assignment 7
• Talk by Rebecca Lurther: “Presentation and Portfolios”
• Review of Assignment 8
• Review of Assignment 9
• Pinup of Work in Progress
• Last Studio
• Final Review