Socially responsive research-based design in an architecture studio
Globally, the architectural profession faces complex challenges, bringing the transformation of the curriculum to the forefront of critical discourse. This article reflects on the Honors programme at the University of Pretoria Architecture Department during the first semester of 2016, where a resear...
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doaj-30c7d87fb2d24b3bba680244b07f1ca92021-02-02T05:47:20ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Frontiers of Architectural Research2095-26352018-06-0172211234Socially responsive research-based design in an architecture studioCarin Combrinck0Department of Architecture, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng 2000, South AfricaGlobally, the architectural profession faces complex challenges, bringing the transformation of the curriculum to the forefront of critical discourse. This article reflects on the Honors programme at the University of Pretoria Architecture Department during the first semester of 2016, where a research-based design approach has been established. In particular, the focus is on the informal settlement of Woodlane Village in Pretoria, situated on a contested site among private residential estates. From this study, it is argued that a research-based approach serves to prepare graduates for the complex decision-making and collaboration that is required for the development of socially responsive design. Keywords: Social responsiveness, Research-based design, Curriculum transformation, Collaboration, Informal settlement upgradehttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263518300037 |
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Globally, the architectural profession faces complex challenges, bringing the transformation of the curriculum to the forefront of critical discourse. This article reflects on the Honors programme at the University of Pretoria Architecture Department during the first semester of 2016, where a research-based design approach has been established. In particular, the focus is on the informal settlement of Woodlane Village in Pretoria, situated on a contested site among private residential estates. From this study, it is argued that a research-based approach serves to prepare graduates for the complex decision-making and collaboration that is required for the development of socially responsive design. Keywords: Social responsiveness, Research-based design, Curriculum transformation, Collaboration, Informal settlement upgrade |
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