Fundamentals
Studio Theme
The studio will, throughout the spring, explore different aspects of architectural experience. The focus will be on the fundamentals of architecture: light, movement, scale, proportion, mass/void, geometry, etc. Investigations will be made into the precise and sensitive use of these basic elements, together with the organization of space and program. Environmental sustainability, with a special interest in wooden constructions, and social inclusion will be addressed specifically. Project 3 Single-Family House In the initial phase, we will examine fundamental building components such as walls, roofs, floors, stairs, bathrooms, kitchens, and more. This phase will involve conducting inventories, participating in study visits, taking measurements, and analyzing the qualities of key reference buildings. Additionally, we will explore and discuss the concept of home, reflecting on personal experiences and memories associated with different spaces. In the second phase, we will design a single-family house situated in a non-urban location. The insights gained from the critical analysis of fundamental building components will inform the development of a detailed architectural project, which will be presented through highly refined technical drawings.
Studio Method
This studio investigates different experiences of architecture and conceptions of space in relation to the synthesizing design process. Basic architectural concepts are explored through a methodology wherein students and teachers collaborate in a kind of research-by- design structure. The students define and formulate their own projects from a given topic and self-program their projects to reflect on the problems and possibilities described in the analysis and definition of the context. The aim is to provide tools and methods to give the students an independent, innovative, artistic, professional, ethical, and scientific identity. Every project is specific and independent but also relates to the general theme.
Teachers: Carolina Wikström, Leif Brodersen