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Presentation
Presentation
The course unit Theory of Architecture 1.2 aims to introduce students to the fundamental themes of Architecture, with a particular focus on the constructive elements of space and the Single-Family Housing programme, developed in close connection with the theme of the Design Studio 1.2 exercises. The theoretical sessions will contribute to broadening their architectural knowledge and to building a theoretical framework regarding the questions of space, form, and the meaning of dwelling, in its cultural and phenomenological dimensions.
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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
ULP286-16152
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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
• Topography and the Architectural Object • Boundaries — Interior / Exterior, Ground Floor • Architectural Elements: Stairs • Architectural Elements: Ramps • Architectural Elements: Light • Architectural Elements: Colour • Le Corbusier: The Five Points of Modern Architecture • 20th-Century Artistic and Architectural Movements
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Objectives
Objectives
• To understand the interaction between architecture and terrain, analysing how topographic conditions influence spatial organisation. • To enhance architectural culture: models, significant works, and key reference authors. • To expand creative capacity and spatial vocabulary. • To study paradigmatic examples of single-family housing in the 20th century, as fundamental references for the development of Design Studio 1.2. • To promote graphic and conceptual communication skills, enabling students to articulate theoretical and practical architectural ideas clearly and effectively. • To foster an interest in architectural photography: encouraging visits and the recognition of architectural works, and using photography as a tool for constructing spatial narratives in architecture.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
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, Gaston. A poética do espaço. São Paulo: Martins Fontes, 1998. Calvino, Italo. As cidades invisíveis. Lisboa: Teorema, 1993. Le Corbusier. Por uma arquitectura, São Paulo: Perspectiva Edições da USP, 1973. Távora, Fernando. Da organização do espaço. Porto: FAUP Publicações, 1999. Zevi, Bruno. Saber ver a arquitectura. Lisboa: Arcádia, 1996. Zumthor, Peter. Thinking architecture. Baden: Lars Müller publishers, 1998.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
