Unit Outline

Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments Architecture Studio units focus on the development and refinement of conceptual, analytical and technical skills through applied-problem-based learning in a diverse range of real-world contexts. In third year, Technology–Studios are double-weighted units emphasising the synthesis and application of knowledge and skills encompassing technologies, theories and spatial design principles.

Architecture Technology–Studio: Heritage focuses on the detailed design of interiors and elements framed by interrogation of cultural debates, material facts, and architectural practises related to Heritage. In this unit you will explore notions of context, developing an appreciation for existing built fabric and the cultural meaning of places. Through expert lectures and interactive and self-directed activities you will gain knowledge of how architecture can contribute to and frame subjective experiences and constructions of history, present and future.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Distil site information and project parameters to facilitate a design process.
2	Devise architectural interventions using photomontage and overwriting methods.
3	Manage the relation between existing and proposed architecture.
4	Explain design tactics in verbal presentations.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KDA244 AND KDA245

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	AT1. Brief and existing conditions	Week 5	35 %	LO1
Assessment Task 2:	AT2. Schematic Design	Week 10	35 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	AT3. Developed Design	Week 15	30 %	LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1. Brief and existing conditions

Task Description:

This task requires each student completes the following:
a. Site photographs
b. Scaled hand drawings of existing conditions
c. CAD drawing set showing existing conditions
d. A Brief for an alt-&-add project
These must be compiled in a single landscape PDF and submitted to MyLO.

Task Length:

An A3 landscape PDF compiling a. 8 ± 3 pages b. 10 ± 5 pages c. 10 ± 5 pages d. 4 ± 2 pages

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Present a site in photographs	LO1
2	Produce scaled hand drawings	LO1
3	Produce CAD drawings	LO1
4	Write a Brief	LO1

Assessment Task 2: AT2. Schematic Design

Task Description:

This task requires each student completes the following:
a. ≥2 datum interventions, shown in photomontage and scaled hand Plan and Section overdrawings
b. ≥2 offset interventions, shown in photomontage and scaled hand Plan and Section overdrawings
c. ≥2 spatio-material-defamiliarisation interventions, shown in photomontage and scaled hand Plan and Section overdrawings
d. ≥2 referential-anchor interventions, shown in photomontage and scaled hand Plan and Section overdrawings
e. ≥2 temporal-unsettling interventions, shown in photomontage and scaled hand Plan and Section overdrawings
f. A Schematic Design represented by 1 x Plan (1:200), ≥4 part-Elevations (1:50), ≥4 part-Sections (1:50).
Parts a-f must be compiled into a PDF and submitted to MyLO.
Each student must also present their work live in studio.

Task Length:

An A3 landscape PDF compiling 30 ± 10 pages. 10 ± 5 minute presentation of work.

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design tactical interventions using prescribed methods	LO2
2	Integrate SD into base drawings	LO3
3	Design an alt & add to an existing building	LO3
4	Verbally present a Schematic Design with tactical and programmatic aspects	LO4

Assessment Task 3: AT3. Developed Design

Task Description:

This task requires each student to develop a Schematic Design to a resolved Heritage-related alt-&-add proposition. Each student must also present their work live in studio.

Task Length:

This task requires the submission of an A3 landscape drawing set (20 ± 4 pages), a physical model (A3 base), and a set of photographs of the physical model. 10 ± 5 minute presentation of work.

Due Date:

Week 15

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Produce CAD drawings of Developed alt-&-add design	LO3
2	Produce a physical model of Developed alt-&-add design	LO3
3	Present a model in photographs	LO3
4	Verbally present a Developed Design with tactical and programmatic aspects	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.