77819 - Architectural Design M

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide students with the specialized knowledge concerning the design intervention process on existing artifacts of historical value in accordance with a methodological approach oriented to interventions of "light" aimed at the re-use, even temporarily, of the artifact.

At the end of the course students will be able to

identify the constraints of protection to which the workpiece is subject and the elements on which they act

identify some possible uses of the product, able to allow a use which enhances the characteristics but which generate the least interference with the valuable elements of the historical well

define the functional and performance program of one of these possible uses and, on this basis,

formulating the final draft of an intervention that allows a public use, even temporarily, of the building, without prejudice to its conservation in its entirety and without interfering permanently with the elements subject to preservation orders.

Course contents

The course will focus on the definition of an analytical design methodology to guide the intervention process for news buildings in historic contest, as an approach that, starting from the existing, leading to the definition of the design brief and to its relative "formalized."

The theme of "building on construction" is not only about the scope of the restoration but involves, necessarily, also the realm of architectural design, especially where it is necessary, as in most cases, offer a functional intervention before material with the aim of giving a new value to the asset under consideration.

A series of lectures and practical exercises will provide students with the necessary tools to analyze, interpret the character of the historical artifact, and to formulate intervention programs to new uses compatible functional and finally to develop contemporary architectural elements, the small size and minimal impact, which aim to relate to existing buildings of historical value and to promote the enhancement and enjoyment.

The lessons address the theme of the project of "reuse" starting from the analysis of a series of similar cases in order to identify the key elements on which to set a possible method of intervention and, accordingly, a relative project proposal. The goal will be to intervene with light structures / elements / implants that help to make it possible to reuse a container space represented by a monument.

Is an essential part of the course conducting an exercise aimed practical application of the knowledge acquired by the students, focused on the formulation of an architectural plan for a small business, even temporarily, leading to the re-functionalization and enhancement of a existing monumental artifact in the Ravenna area identified as being investigated. Inside the Laboratory it consists of more integrated courses, and in particular with the course of Perfomance Design, the student will be expected to explore the theme from the technological point of view, constructive and material always taking into account the monumental context in which to intervene.

Readings/Bibliography

R. Moneo, La solitudine degli edifici. Questioni intorno all'architettura, Vol. I, Allemandi, Torino 1999

A. Ferlenga, E. Vassallo, F. Schellino (a cura di), Antico e nuovo : architetture e architettura, Il Poligrafo, Venezia, 2008.

M. Balzani, (a cura di), Restauro, Recupero, Riqualificazione. Il progetto contemporaneo nel contesto storico, Skira, 2011

C. Zucchi, N. Bassoli (a cura di), Innesti: il nuovo come metamorfosi catalogo Padiglione Italia, 14. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura, Marsilio, Venezia, 2014.

www.serpentinegalleries.org

Teaching methods

Throughout its course, the course will alternate lectures, seminars with external guests and practical activities in the classroom assigned for the exercise play.

The lectures will focus on a possible policy-design methodology by defining analytical and identify issues and specific design elements of contemporary interventions patterns in historical context, conducted through the critical reading of exemplary references.

Assessment methods

The assessment will be carried out during the period of the course, through periodic checks in the form of synthetic related presentations by graphic schemes of work, related to the topics covered in the lessons and progress of the exercise given.

It is also provided at least two collective testing in the classroom, during which will be assessed state of relative exercise assigned advancement.

The final exam will consist of an individual interview aimed to verify the knowledge and understanding of the texts of the course literature and to evaluate the papers produced during exercise.

The final judgment will be based on knowledge of the subjects covered, the level of critical understanding of the bibliography, the reported results in the intermediate evaluation on the ability to expose correctly, concise and effective work done for exercise.

Teaching tools

Lectures with slides, audio and / or video reproductions.

Seminars with the participation of external guests.

Office hours

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