All Scales of the Project
All Scales of the Project
Academic frame
“All scales of the project” gather an international group of students who initiate studies related to the research in architecture, and it is subject framed in the MBArch – Contemporary Project (ETSAB). This subject pays special attention to the architectural design process, and discusses the different parameters
that influence it. Contemporary is considered here as a relevant parameter but the course also attend the values of the past and the possibilities of the present and the future.
Goals
The subject is presented as an opportunity to approach architectural research based on interdisciplinary debate. The cultural background of the student is really valued, and it is crucial for the course development.
The subject focuses on exercises that deal with the understanding and abstraction of reality, and studies how real parameters affect the definition of the project.
As in the previous editions of “All scales of the project”, the course lean on thoughts in contemporary art, analyzing intelligent ways of reality’ understanding.
MODULES
Module I: Contemporary Urban Shelters.
Module II: Laboratories of the Future.
Module III: How will we live together? About Collectivity.
Module IV: Design Critique - Critical Design.
SUBJECTS
MODULE I
Architecture, Environment and Technology
Mandatory
New Representations, New Conceptions
Elective
MODULE II
Architecture, Theory and Criticism
Mandatory (Labs)
Architecture, City
and Project
Mandatory (Labs)
Contemporary Architectural Issues
Elective
MODULE III
Urban Project. Ideas and Praxis
Elective
Materiality and Project
Elective
MODULE IV
Architecture, Theory and Thought
Elective
All scales of the Project
Elective
FINAL MASTER THESIS
Final Thesis Seminar
Mandatory
CALENDAR 2025/26
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
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