Class Project 4.1

Project is centerfold within the Architecture course. the remainder of the syllabuses ? including structure and construction ? are all int4ertweened. Project aims at providing design tools that offer Protection, Comfort all within ?Proximity?. it dwells with past natural achievements in order to minimize the mechanical footprint. Project will deal with concepts and ideas as theoretical tools that aloow for a brief within a context and its matereality to be developed and brought to fruition. all knowledge converges into the site its program and materiality in an articulate and smooth way.

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A social equipment is a fair program to develop within Project. within or not in an urban setting and where the notion of the "footprint" of the designed complex allows it to extend beyhond its immediate limits: ie, the "common ground". The site (urban) chosen will pose questions towards the future of the site while holding a new building in it. it is supposed that the proposal will re-enact the area in a healthy manner. the development of the brief in its various fronts is paramount while the formal representation that the proposal expresses as well as its reaction to the neighbourhood as a key factor. The critique should focus on the research tools that allow for the project to be valued from its theoretical content.

The methodology basically consists . on a comparative criticism between the various projwcts being developed in class, with the concurrance of the various tutors. . reflection on key projects and works that solved similar tasks. . theoretical classes focusing on relevant themes to the tasks . guest critics . exhibition of the various proposals . site visits  

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