Course Details

1. Identify and deal with advanced and complex problems into the designing of three-dimensional forms and structures through the harmonious integration between the natural elements such as curves, textures, materials and the application of design in Micro-architecture and Micro-Design.
2. Exploit and employ new forms and innovative materials through the introduction to methods of studying and presenting design solution to problems that involve three-dimensional spaces, forms and structures.
3. Analyse concepts, innovation and material difference between various three-dimensional works viewed in objective terms and experiment with new and advanced design technology
4. Support specific concepts and design proposals through the acquired advanced sense of scaling volume and the ability to perceive and visualize solutions in three-dimensional context.
5. Generate a critical and professional understanding for the methods and advanced material use of model and three-dimensional construction as well as the presentation and analysis of the functional aspects of the final outcome.

Introduction to Design Organisation: Relation with client and professional codes of conduct. Analysis and organisation of basic design requirements. In situ work and experimentation.

Advanced conceptual research: Thorough theoretical investigation and complex conceptual analysis. Conceptual presentation of the idea. Referencing and Bibliography systems and methods.

Advanced presentation methods. Model making and 2D/3D presentation techniques and development of personal design styles. Technical development of complex concepts and adaptation to the client’s needs.

Advanced Material Research. Exploration and research of new and innovative materials and implementation on the conceptual idea. Analysis of technical characteristics.

Advanced Budget Analysis and Development. Market research, development of analytical budget sheets, advanced methods of costing and quantities calculating.

No specific textbook required

• David Dernie, Exhibition Design, London (Laurence King), 2007
• Megan Werner, Model Making, New York, Princeton Architectural Press, 2011.
• David Neat, Model Making, Materials and Methods, Wiltshire, The Crowood Press, 2008.

The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Students’ site visits are also required as well as personal interviews with client. Lectures are complemented with studio work on model making and 2D/3D illustration techniques, technical drawings and budget analysis. Students are also required to make market research and explore, analyse and present new materials and construction techniques as well as their costing.