Class Elements of Architecture II

The Curricular Unit focuses on the consolidation of creative processes linked to the understanding of architectural space in physical and sensory aspects, while promoting performance in the fields of representation. The consolidation of architectural concepts takes place through methodologies programmed according to the objectives to be achieved in each exercise proposal to be developed.

Description of contents

1. Functional architecture program - Housing

1.1  Natural context

2. Functional architecture program - Equipment

2.1  Urban Context

Classes will be both include the presnetation of theoretical data, supported by a strong visual tools. Text and document analysis will be discussed and used for the investigation and research of each of the students. Class discussion and class debate shall be present during the development of the project and in its final stage. Visiting professors and critics are welcomed for the critical review fo the work itself. Site and study visits are also welcomed, as a way of enrich the debate obver the general issues that should inform the student work. Different exercises will be presneted with variable complexity.

Bibliografia Obrigatória

TÁVORA, FERNANDO - Da Organização do Espaço. Porto, FAUP Publicações, 1996.
ZUNTHOR, Peter - Atmosferas. Barcelona, Editorial G.G., 2006.
ZUNTHOR, Peter - Pensar a arquitectura. Barcelona, Editorial G.G., 2005.