Course: Development of Contemporary Architecture 1

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Course title Development of Contemporary Architecture 1
Course code KDA/VSA1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šenk Filip, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Novák Antonín, doc. Ing. arch.
Course content
The course consists of lectures in which students are introduced to significant architectural projects and studios. Special attention will be paid to buildings that have recently received awards in both the international and domestic context. Teaching is based in part on student activity, in which students will work with the teacher to formulate and reflect on the qualities of the buildings in question. The aim is to expand the ability to critically analyze current events. By focusing on individual studies, emphasis will be placed on identifying broader themes and contexts. Lecture topics: 1-2) MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects 3-4) Glenn Murcutt 5-6) Wang Shu 7-8) Studio Mumbai 9-10) Go Hasegawa 11-12) Studio Mumbai 13-14) Rick Joy Learning outcomes: Knowledge Students: 1. Knows key architectural projects by major international and domestic studios. 2. Understands the context and significance of award-winning buildings in contemporary architecture. 3. Identifies the characteristic features and philosophies of individual architectural studios. 4. Understands broader themes and contexts that influence contemporary architectural trends. 5. Is familiar with international and local architectural developments. Skills Students: 1. Critically analyzes and evaluates architectural projects within selected studios. 2. Formulates and reflects on the qualities of architectural works independently and in collaboration with the teacher. 3. Presents their conclusions clearly and substantiated using professional terminology. 4. Searches for and interprets relevant information about contemporary architecture and its authors. 5. Actively participates in discussions on current architectural topics and trends. General competencies Students: 1. Develops critical thinking skills applied to architectural design. 2. Applies analytical skills in the interdisciplinary context of architecture and urban planning. 3. Effectively communicates their opinions and arguments in a professional environment. 4. Demonstrates independence and initiative in the study and analysis of architectural works. 5. Prepares for professional and scientific work with an emphasis on reflecting on current architectural topics.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course consists of lectures in which the students are introduced to important architectural realizations and studios. Special attention will be paid to the constructions that are currently being awarded in the international and domestic context. Teaching is based partly on the activity of students, when in cooperation with the teacher they will formulate and reflect on the quality of the buildings. The aim is to expand the ability to critically analyse current events. By focusing on individual studios, emphasis will be placed on naming broader topics and context. Topics overview: 1. MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects 2. Patkau Architects 3. Wang Shu 4. Studio Mumbai 5. Ladislav Lábus 6. Smiljan Radic 7. Tham & Videg?rd

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
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Recommended literature
  • Go Hasegawa: 2005-2017: el nuevo espacio crítico = the new critical space. Madrid: El Croquis Editorial, 2017. ISBN 978-84-88386-98-4.
  • Studio MUMBAI: 2012-2019: espacios intermedios = in-between spaces. Madrid: El Croquis Editorial, 2019. ISBN 978-84-120034-2-0.
  • FRAMPTON, Kenneth a Ashley SIMONE (ed.). A genealogy of modern architecture: comparative critical analysis of built form. Zurich: Lars Müller Publishers, 2015. ISBN 978-3-03778-369-6.
  • FRAMPTON, Kenneth. Modern Architecture: A Critical History (World of Art). Thames & Hudson, 2020. ISBN 978 0500204443.
  • FRAMPTON, Kenneth; Yiping DONG; Aric CHEN; Ole BOUMAN a Mette Marie KALLEHAUGE. Wang Shu Amateur Architecture studio. Humlebaek: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2017. ISBN 978-87-92877-82-6.
  • FROMONOT, Francoise. Murcutt: buildings+projects 1962-2003. London: Thames & Hudson, 2003. ISBN 0 500-28589-6.
  • MCCARTER, Robert. The work of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple architects: economy as ethic. London: Thames & Hudson, 2017. ISBN 978-0-500-34331-9.
  • MURCUTT, Glenn; Fernando Ma?rquez CECILIA a Richard C. LEVENE. Glenn Murcutt: 1980/2012: plumas de metal = feathers of metal. Madrid: El Croquis Editorial, 1982. ISBN 978-84-88386-73-1.
  • PUČEROVÁ, Klára (ed.). Raumplan & současná architektura: Raumplan & contemporary architecture. Praha: Akontext, 2023. ISBN 978-80-7494-677-6.
  • VEILLON, Cyril (ed.). Work-place Studio Mumbai. Lausanne: Archizoom, 2011. ISBN 978-2-8399-0874-0.


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