ARCH 3553. DESIGN STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE I. 5 Hours.
The reiteration of basic design principles, formal ordering systems and spatial concepts toward the synthesis of simple building types, with application of materials, introduction of structural systems, rudimentary building systems, limited program, with preliminary understanding of site design, and environmental issues. Projects will investigate small scale institutional, civic, or cultural buildings set in cities of historical significance that respond directly to their context. Research and analysis of influential precedent buildings and cities, whether historical or contemporary will inform the design process and methodologies. Credit will be given for only one of ARCH 3553 or INTD 3553. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552 or INTD 2552. Credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 3323 and ARCH 3343 or ARCH 3364. Junior standing in the program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.