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
Learning Objectives:
SEMESTER 1 (M ARCH I & II STUDENTS)
2.
1.
To understand and critically demonstrate creative
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:
practice research methods in a studio context. To understand and take a critical position on methods
AR5801 OPTIONS DESIGN RESEARCH STUDIO 1
of creative practice research and their resulting
Modular Credits: 8
outcomes, and the impact of these on the formation of architecture.
AR5805 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
3.
To understand and take a critical position on the
(VERTICAL EXPERIENCE)
translation of creative practice research outcomes
Modular Credits: 8
into architectural approaches, techniques, and strategies or tactics.
SEMESTER 2 (M ARCH I STUDENTS)
4.
To understand creative practice research as a
AR5802 OPTIONS DESIGN RESEARCH STUDIO 2
fundamental component of architecture and to
Modular Credits: 8
explore its future trajectories. 5.
To design with creative practice research and its
This three semester design module sequence establishes
conceptual tools, and to be able to use such research
the foundation for Masters level creative practice design
to make ethical judgments in architecture.
research in architecture. It provides the students with
6.
To utilise advanced representational techniques in
an opportunity to select from a variety of studio topics;
both digital and analogue mediums to communicate
thereby allowing them to choose the themes aligned with
research, iteration, and design techniques in
their individual interests and intellectual drives—while
architecture.
creating synergy with their studio leader. Framing design
7.
to probe architectural approaches to design.
develop a high level of competency in creative practice research, leading to architectural outcomes, which are
8.
To utilise advanced analogue and digital tools in the exercise of making.
in turn, aligned to the faculty’s expertise and interests. Students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of
To utilise advanced digital data, visualisations, contemporary simulations in 2D, 3D, and 4D mediums
as a creative practice, the objective of the module is to
9.
To communicate creative practice ideas in concise
proficiency in creative practice research, design thinking,
and considered verbal, written, and performative
representation and communication. This module demands
presentations utilising a wide range of mediums.
that students not only deploy creative practice research methods; but also translate research outcomes into
Measurable Outcomes:
actionable strategies in architecture.
1.
Provide an innovative and rigorous design concept in a studio context.
Advanced architectural thinking and clear practice-
2.
discourse are expected, alongside mature
3.
Clear individual focus for design research and making process within the studio context.
representational techniques that communicate ideas through non verbal and verbal mediums.
Provide a clear design research method and approach to the act of design, based on an aim of the studio.
based research methodologies applied to architectural
4.
Coherence of design research, making process and
AR5801 OPTIONS DESIGN RESEARCH STUDIO 1 LEADERS: Cheah Kok Ming Vice Dean (Academic), Associate Professor; B Arch, BA Arch Studies (National University of Singapore); Registered Architect, Singapore Simone Chung Assistant Professor; PhD, M Phil (University of Cambridge), MSc (University College London), AA Dip, BSc (University College London); ARB, RIBA Part 3, Registered Architect, UK 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 Richard Ho Professor in Practice; B Arch (National University of Singapore); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore Patrick Janssen (Co-teaching with Rudi Stouffs) Associate Professor; PhD (Hong Kong Polytechnic University), MSc (Cog Sci Int Comp) (Westminster University), AA Dip Nikhil Joshi Senior Lecturer; PhD (National University of Singapore), M Arch Conservation Studies (University of York), B Arch (University of Pune) Khoo Peng Beng Adjunct Associate Professor; B Arch (National University of Singapore); RIBA, MSIA, 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 Ali Reda B Arch, BSc Arch (University of Sydney)
AR5805 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LEADERS: Hans Brouwer Adjunct Associate Professor; B Arch (University of Southern California); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore Fung John Chye Associate Professor in Practice; B Arch (National University of Singapore); Registered Architect, Singapore Raymond Hoe M Arch, BA Arch Studies (National University of Singapore); RIBA, MSIA, ASEAN, APEC, Registered Architect, Singapore Gaurang Khemka M Arch (University of California, Berkeley), B Arch (Sushant School of Art and Architecture); MSIA, IIA, AIA, LEED AP, Registered Architect, Singapore Jimenez Lai Visiting Professor, (Cornell University); M Arch, BA Arch Studies (University of Toronto) Constance Lau Senior Lecturer, (University of Westminster, London); PhD (University College London), AA GradDip, B Arch (National University of Singapore); FHEA, ARB, Registered Architect, UK Joseph Lim Associate Professor; PhD (Heriot-Watt University), MSc (University of Strathclyde), B Arch (National University of Singapore); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore Ong Ker-Shing Associate Professor in Practice, BA Arch Programme Director; M Arch, MLA (Harvard University); MSIA, Registered Architect and SILA, Registered Landscape Architect, Singapore Tsuto Sakamoto Associate Professor, M Arch Associate Programme Director; MSc (Columbia University), M Eng (Waseda University), B Eng (Tokyo University of Science)
design outcome. 5.
Produce robust architectural representations with rigour and graduate level expertise in 2D, 3D, and 4D mediums.
6.
Communicate the design and its contribution to knowledge through verbal, written and physical mediums and artefacts.
Rudi Stouffs (Co-teaching with Patrick Janssen) Dean’s Chair Associate Professor; PhD, MSc (Arch Comp Design) (Carnegie Mellon University), MSc (ArchEng), Ir-Arch (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) Tan Beng Kiang Associate Professor; DDes (Harvard University), M Arch (University of California, Los Angeles), B Arch (National University of Singapore); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore Teh Joo Heng Adjunct Associate Professor; SMArchS (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), B Arch (National University of Singapore); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore
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David Schafer M.F.A (Cranbrook Academy of Art), B Arch (University of Arizona); FAIA, NCARB Naoko Takenouchi (Co-teaching with Marc Webb) BA Interior Architecture (Nottingham Trent University), BA Arch (Tokyo Kasei University) Teo Yee Chin M Arch (Harvard University), BA Arch Studies (National University of Singapore); MSIA, Registered Architect, Singapore Marc Webb (Co-teaching with Naoko Takenouchi) M Arch (Bartlett School of Architecture UCL), BA Arch (Manchester Polytechnic); ARB, Registered Architect UK
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