O P T IO N S D E S IG N R E S E A R C H S T U DIO + A D VA N C E D A R C H I T E C T U R E S T U DIO
M A R C H I & II S E M E S T E R 1 D E S IG N S T U DIO L E A D E R S:
SEMESTER 1 (M ARCH I & II STUDENTS)
AR5801 OPTIONS DESIGN RESEARCH STUDIO 1 LEADERS:
AR5801 OPTIONS DESIGN RESEARCH STUDIO 1
Learning Objectives:
AR5805 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
1.
To understand that the creative research method employed is appropriate for an exploration of design
Modular Credits: 8
question in a particular context of studio.
SEMESTER 2 (M ARCH I STUDENTS)
2.
the impact to our social and natural environment.
AR5802 OPTIONS DESIGN RESEARCH STUDIO 2 Modular Credits: 8
To critically deduce a research outcome considering
3.
To translate creative research outcomes into architectural approaches, techniques and strategies for well-focused architectural design.
Graded Module 4.
To achieve well-focused design exploration as a
This three-semester design module sequence establishes
whole, based on the coherent discussions developed
the foundation for master level creative research
through the creative research and design practice.
and design. Framing design as a creative practice,
5.
for the research contents, design process and final
the objective of the module is to develop a high level
architectural design.
of competency in creative research, that leads to architectural design outcomes which are in turn aligned to
To use representational methods that are appropriate
6.
To use advanced representational techniques in both digital and analogue mediums, simulations in 2D, 3D
the faculty’s expertise and interests.
and 4D mediums to communicate research, iteration 7.
To communicate creative research and design
them to choose the themes aligned with their individual
practice in concise and considered verbal, written
interests and intellectual drives, while creating synergy
and performative presentations using a wide range of
with their studio leader.
mediums.
The module expects students to demonstrate a high
Measurable Outcomes:
degree of proficiency in creative research, design
1. 2. 3.
Coherence between creative research and design practice.
final products should be communicated through mature representational techniques and non-verbal and verbal
Clear individual focus for creative research and design practice within the studio context.
but also translating its outcomes into actionable strategies in architectural design. The processes and the
Provide innovative and rigorous research methods and design concepts in a studio context.
thinking, representation and communication. In its process, students are not only conducting the research,
Cheah Kok Ming Vice Dean (Academic), Associate Professor; B Arch, BA Arch Studies (National University of Singapore); Registered Architect, Singapore Florian Heinzelmann Associate Professor in Practice; PhD (Eindhoven University of Technology), M Arch (Berlage Institute), Dipl-Ing (Munich University of Applied Sciences); Registered Architect, the Netherlands
4.
Produce robust architectural representations through an appropriate choice of media.
mediums. 5.
Communicate the design and its contribution to knowledge through verbal, written and physical mediums and artefacts.
Ling Hao BArch (University of New South Wales); Registered Architect, Singapore Warren Liu Adjunct Associate Professor; B Arch (Hons) (National University of Singapore); Registered Architect, Singapore Victoria Jane Marshall Visiting Senior Fellow; PhD (National University of Singapore), MLA, Cert Urban Design (University of Pennsylvania), BLA (University of New South Wales), AAG Petra Pferdmenges Adjunct Assistant Professor; Doctorate in Architecture (RMIT), M Arch (TU Delft), B Arch (University of Science Regensburg); Registered Architect, Brussels (Belgium), Stuttgart (Germany)
Fung John Chye Associate Professor in Practice; B Arch (National University of Singapore); Registered Architect, Singapore
Pier Alessio Rizzardi M Arch, B Arch (Polytechnic University of Milan)
Richard Ho Professor in Practice; B Arch (National University of Singapore); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore
Ruzica Bozovic Stamenovic Associate Professor, Deputy Head (Administration and Finance); ScD, MSc (University of Belgrade), Spec Arch, Dip Eng Arch (University of Belgrade, Serbia); Registered Architect, Serbia
and design techniques in architecture.
The design module provides students with an opportunity to select from a variety of studio topics; thereby allowing
AR5805 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LEADERS: Stephen Cairns Ong Siew May Visiting Professor (National University of Singapore), Titular Professor (ETH Zurich), PhD (University of Melbourne); BArch (University of Auckland), BA (University of Otago)
Ho Puay Peng (co-tutor with Tan Kay Ngee) Professor, Head of Department; PhD (University of London), M Arch, Dip Arch (University of Edinburgh); RIBA Thierry Kandjee Visiting Professor, PhD (RMIT Architecture and Design), M Landscape (Versailles School of Landscape Architecture) Khoo Peng Beng Adjunct Associate Professor; B Arch (National University of Singapore); RIBA, MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore Koon Wee Visiting Associate Professor; M Arch (Yale University), B Arch (University of Western Australia), BA Arch (National University of Singapore); FRSA, Registered Architect, Singapore and the Netherlands Thomas Kong Associate Professor; M Arch (Cranbrook Academy of Art), B Arch (National University of Singapore); Assoc. AIA, Registered Architect, Singapore Joseph Lim Associate Professor; PhD (Heriot-Watt University), MSc (University of Strathclyde), B Arch (National University of Singapore); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore
Gwen Tan (co-tutor with Chew Kok Yong) MArch (NUS), BArch (NUS); MSIA, ASEAN, Registered Architect, Singapore Rudi Stouffs Dean’s Chair Associate Professor; PhD, MSc (Arch Comp Design) (Carnegie Mellon University), MSc (ArchEng), Ir-Arch (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) Rene Tan Adjunct Associate Professor; M Arch (Princeton University), B Arch (Music and Architecture) (Yale University); Registered Architect, Singapore Teh Joo Heng Adjunct Associate Professor; SMArchS (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), B Arch (National University of Singapore); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore Teo Yee Chin M Arch (Harvard University), BA Arch Studies (National University of Singapore); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore Yuan Chao Assistant Professor (Presidential Young Professor); PhD Architecture (Chinese University of Hong Kong), MIT Kaufman Teaching Certificate (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
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