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Presentation
Presentation
The Theory 1.1 course unit aims to introduce students to fundamental themes in Architecture, fostering awareness of the spaces that surround them, and supporting the development of architectural references and cultural literacy. Through theoretical lectures, students will become familiar with the specific lexicon of architecture and the city, as well as with various components of spatial qualification.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor; Master Degree | Semestral | 4
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP286-16151
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
• Architecture • Natural/Built Environment • Humanisation of the Territory • Topography and the City • Urban Concepts
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Objectives
Objectives
• To understand the relationship between architectural practice and its theoretical foundations. • To comprehend the connection between humans and territory, the formation of the urban realm, and the built and humanised environment. • To analyse the interaction between architecture and topography, and how topographical conditions influence urban settlements. • To enhance architectural literacy: key models, notable works, and reference authors. • To develop graphical and conceptual communication skills to clearly and effectively articulate architectural and theoretical ideas. • To raise awareness of the surrounding urban reality, its spaces, and buildings. • To broaden creative capacity and spatial vocabulary.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
A range of diverse sessions is organised, supported by pedagogical strategies aimed at promoting student engagement, facilitating content understanding and its articulation with practical application. Sessions are based on interactive teaching, encouraging participation through questioning and fostering critical reflection. The flipped classroommethodology is used, with materials made available in advance via Moodle, alongside storytelling and real-life case studies grounded in students’ everyday experiences. Classes, whether held in the classroom or during visits to buildings and exhibitions, combine various media — slides, videos, texts, and live demonstrations. An inclusive atmosphere is cultivated, encouraging students to participate without fear of making mistakes, while continually connecting content with other areas of knowledge, supporting a contextual and interdisciplinary understanding of architecture.
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References
References
• Bachelard, G. (1998). The Poetics of Space. Martins Fontes. • Le Corbusier. (1973). Towards a New Architecture. Perspectiva Edições da USP. • Távora, F. (1999). Da organização do espaço. FAUP Publicações. • Zevi, B. (1996). Architecture As Space: How to Look at Architecture. Arcádia. • Zumthor, P. (1998). Thinking Architecture. Lars Müller Publishers.
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Assessment
Assessment
O regime de avaliação adotado é o de avaliação contínua, que inclui a monitorização regular do desempenho ao longo do semestre. Este método valoriza a participação ativa dos estudantes e inclui a realização de trabalhos de pesquisa, escrita de pequenos ensaios / relatórios, apresentação em aula e debates, em favor de provas escritas.
Os pequenos ensaios / relatórios individuais são realizados na sequência de uma aula em sala / em contexto de visita guiada a edifício / exposição / conferência para sistematizar os conhecimentos adquiridos e estimular a reflexão escrita; os trabalhos de grupo onde se explora um conteúdo apresentado no contexto da aula – formato texto / poster, organizando informação recolhida e/ou produzida em articulação com outras unidades curriculares.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
