Course Description
An advanced design studio focused on contemporary preservation issues. Emphasis will be placed on new design and community planning.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional design and presentation requirements for each project assigned (e.g. more detailed drawings, construction documents, etc.) or additional projects will be assigned.
Athena Title
HP Design Studio
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Knowledge: - an understanding of the basic elements of architectural design, commencing with the Vitruvian concepts of commodity, firmness and delight - an understanding of the added values and requirements inherent in historic buildings and sites, including physical and historical contexts - an understanding of the basic process of preservation design, Skills: - an ability to undertake simple preservation design projects, from research and program to concept and design presentation - an ability to critique proposed design solutions which impact preservation issues, in a perceptive and effective manner Values: - an appreciation of the role which thoughtful design can play in preservation practice - an appreciation of the dynamic aspect of buildings and sites, over time METHOD: Primarily design exercises with presentation and peer review; also, assigned readings, discussion/seminar, and local site visits.
Topical Outline
Design is an integral aspect of historic preservation, from a minor intervention in the fabric of an historic building to the placement of an entire structure within an historic district, or other large scale modifications of the landscape. This course aims primarily to develop the student’s critical faculty regarding design in the context of historic preservation; however, an appreciation of design requires an appreciation for the design process, and the challenge of reconciling design and preservation criteria. Basic elements of architectural design will be introduced together with a discussion of the added complexity of historic buildings and places. These concepts will then be applied through a series of design exercises throughout the term, ranging in scale and site. In addition to scheduled class hours, students will arrange meetings with the instructor to discuss their design projects, as required. Week One - introduction Week Two - basic concepts of architectural design (Vitruvius, Rasmussen) Week Three - preservation criteria (context, meaning, commemorative values) Week Four - assign Design Exercise # 1 Week Five - present Design Exercise # 1 Week Six - critique assignment, assigned UGA campus sites Week Seven - assign Design Exercise # 2 Week Eight - exercise continued Week Nine - present Design Exercise # 2 Week Ten - seminar: contemporary design / very special places (eg Libeskind in New York and Toronto) Week Eleven - assign Design Exercise # 3 Week Twelve - class discussion on exercise Week Thirteen - exercise continues Week Fourteen - present Design Exercise # 3 Week Fifteen - final class meeting
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