Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program in question is the Atelier Geers, a design studio that operates on the belief that architectural practice and theory are inseparable.

Description

The studio is structured in two stages: a preliminary phase of research and historical-critical investigation of significant case studies, followed by a design phase in which students develop projects informed by themes and sites previously identified. The purpose of the course is to cover a broad range of scenarios, paying particular attention to the places in which to insert the projects as well as to the contemporary European context.

Objectives

The studio aims to support students in improving both their design skills and their critical and theoretical thinking.

Sustainable Development Goals

• Quality education

Teaching Mode

The teaching mode is in presence.

Learning Methods

Each week, students present their work and research through drawings, models, and images. Project presentations are typically followed by feedback sessions in which the teaching team provides commentary and guidance for revision and further development. Collective reviews are held to encourage shared learning and to expose students to the work of their colleagues. Design projects are typically developed in small groups of two to three students, although individual work may be allowed in exceptional cases.

Examination Information

Each semester includes two assessment periods: an in-progress evaluation (mid-term review) and a final evaluation (final review). These sessions are held in the presence of a jury composed of the teaching team and a varying number of invited guests, typically two or three. Students are invited to publicly present their workeither individually or in groupsusing drawings, images, and models to illustrate the project developed throughout the semester. Final grades are assigned only after the final critique.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Design atelier, Atelier BSc3, 3rd year
• Master of Science in Architecture, Design atelier, MSc1 - Atelier, 1st year

Additional Information

• Semester: Spring
• Academic year: Not specified
• ECTS: 15.0
• Language: English

Program Details

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of architecture, both theoretically and practically. It emphasizes the importance of research, critical thinking, and design skills, preparing students for a career in architecture.