70110 - Interior Design II

Learning outcomes

Formal academic version

Upon completion of the course, which is designed to develop advanced competencies in the fundamental themes of interior architecture and exhibition design, as well as in design at the detailed scale, students will have acquired the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills required to approach an architectural project with a specific focus on interior space.

 

Course contents

ompletion of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand and critically interpret the concept of dwelling as a central field of inquiry, both as a professional competence and as a cultural framework within the disciplines of conservation and heritage protection.

• Analyse historic forms of residential architecture, including civil and aristocratic dwellings, and compare them with contemporary modes of living.

• Apply theoretical and critical knowledge to design practices focused on the renovation and adaptive reuse of the existing built heritage.

• Integrate interior architectural design with urban compositional, technological, and environmental disciplines, ensuring coherence across different scales of the project.

• Evaluate traditional and innovative housing models—particularly those derived from the Modern Movement—within the broader context of Western and Eastern architectural traditions.

• Collaborate effectively across disciplinary boundaries, specifically in coordination with the Interior Environmental Quality module, while respecting the distinct methodologies and objectives of each discipline.

Readings/Bibliography

Required Reading

De Fusco, R. (2016). Storia dell’arredamento dal Quattrocento al Novecento. Milan: Franco Angeli.

Recommended Reading

Irace, F. Storie d'interni: L'architettura dello spazio domestico moderno.

Further Reading

Loos, A. (1992). Parole nel vuoto. Milan: Adelphi.

 

Teaching methods

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an informed understanding of the course topics developed through lectures, complemented by individual and group exercises, including seminar‑based activities focused on the themes addressed.

• Employ historical‑critical and technical tools to independently construct repertories, case studies, and reference models drawn from contemporary design practice.

• Systematically document and reflect on the learning process through the continuous use of a personal sketchbook, integrating written annotations of key concepts with graphic representations of the case studies discussed.

• Engage critically in collective discussion, using dialogue and comparison as methods for consolidating the design principles underlying the analysed projects.

• Interpret and assess bibliographic sources through targeted seminar activities aimed at deepening theoretical and methodological knowledge.

• Apply and develop individual design thinking through practical exercises conceived as formative tools rather than as intermediate assessments.

• Critically reflect on acquired competencies, using feedback and sample‑based collective reviews to identify recurring themes, strengths, and areas for improvem

Assessment methods

The final examination assesses the learning outcomes of both modules that constitute the Integrated Course in Interior Architecture II and consists of a single joint examination.

The assessment is conducted with the support of freehand drawing, accompanied by written annotations, and is aimed at evaluating both the knowledge acquired in the topics covered by the two modules and the student's ability to critically elaborate such knowledge within a concept of space that is formally and functionally organized.

Students are required to provide evidence of their design process by submitting initial sketches, notes, concept maps, diagrams, and successive versions of the proposed text or design project.

The final assessment is based on the following criteria:

1. Design quality and graphic/descriptive clarity of the submitted work;
2. Technological quality of the proposed solutions;
3. Consistency with the theoretical principles presented in the course modules.

Detailed information regarding examination procedures and content will be provided during the final weeks of the course.

With regard to the assessment process, a limited, declared, and non-substantive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is permitted for support activities such as summarization and rephrasing. The substantial use of AI for the completion of any part of the examination is not permitted.

Students who do not attend the Interior Architecture II module and who have not completed at least two of the scheduled in-class design exercises (ex tempore) will be required to undertake an additional oral examination aimed at verifying their knowledge of the theoretical topics covered during the course.

The purpose of the oral examination is to assess the student's ability to apply acquired knowledge and to establish the necessary logical and deductive connections among the topics addressed. Evaluation is graded according to the student's ability to clearly and effectively communicate the expected knowledge.

Grading Scale

18–20 (Pass):
Knowledge of only a very limited number of topics covered in the course; analytical abilities demonstrated only with significant guidance from the instructor; overall use of appropriate language.

21–25:
Knowledge of a limited number of course topics; ability to conduct autonomous analysis only with regard to purely operational or technical issues; generally accurate use of disciplinary language.

26–29:
Knowledge of a broad range of course topics; ability to make independent critical assessments; sound command of discipline-specific terminology.

30–30 cum laude:
Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the topics covered in the course; ability to make independent critical judgments and establish meaningful connections among concepts; full mastery of disciplinary terminology, together with strong argumentative and self-reflective skills.

The oral examination contributes to the final grade and is averaged with the result obtained in the joint design-based ex tempore assessment.

Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the University office responsible for inclusion and accessibility services in due time through the following website: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it.

 

 

 

Teaching tools

Teaching will be delivered primarily through lectures illustrating the historical development of interior architecture, complemented by the analysis of selected projects considered exemplary case studies. Graphic and photographic materials will be used extensively to support the lectures. Lecture presentations will be made available to students in PDF format through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

 

 

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