TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDINGS AND DESIGN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN STUDIO I
Architectural Design Studio 1 [ARC 60105] is structured as an introduction to architectural design. Themed
“Body and Space”, this studio aims and emphasizes to present and explore design through the expression
of the ‘self’ and the body through the spaces created through design.
This studio will teach student’s basics
of architectural design by emphasizing key points: understanding the design processes (from initial
conceptualization, generating and abstracting ideas to storytelling in learning how to write a design
narratives and eventually experiencing spaces and bringing it to life through visualization and Imagineering).
In conjunction, understanding and application of the basic elements and principles of design will aid student
in the further development of design both of spatial qualities and form articulation.