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Architecture portfolio
By Masoud Ramedani, 0317820
SYNOPSYS
Introduction
Subsequent to each thematic lecture, students are required to submit a synopsis in the form of
reaction paper. Its aim is for the students to read a selected reading in relation to the theme that has
been discussed in class for the week and submit a reaction paper of the text. There will be a total of
4 synopses.
A reaction or response paper requires the writer to analyze a text, then develop commentary related
to it. It requires thoughtful reading, research and writing. It should identify the key points highlighted
in the text and then focus on your personal perspective on issues raised through the text. In addition
to your personal perspective, you should identify experiences or insights that have shaped your
perspective.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the theoretical issues related to design through study of architecture and
urbanism and its related studies
2. Relate architectural theories to contemporary architecture and urban forms
Introduction
Students are required to present an in-depth and analytical research study on the designated topic. Students
are to explore the image of a city based on Kevin Lynch’s most famous work, The Image of the City (1960). The
project consisted of 2 parts; the first is to identify Lynch’s 5 elements; path, edges, districts, nodes and
landmarks within a selected city and the second part is to produce an essay with a cognitive mapping of the
city.
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Objectives of Project
The objectives of this project are as follow:
1. To provide critical perspectives on key issues within the contemporary discourse of architecture,
through integration of case-studies and theoretical studies
2. To enhance the understanding of the complexity of architecture and the ability to undertake
independent research
Learning Outcomes of this Project
1. Analyse architecture and urban forms in relation to relevant architectural theories
2. Analyse and critique the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual
context
3. Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of architecture and urbanism in relation to
relevant theories within the contemporary discourse of architecture
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PROJECT 1A
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PROJECT 1B
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