Making Architecture
Explore the architect's mindset, design process, and technical skills. Ideal for aspiring architects and design enthusiasts.
Explore the architect's mindset, design process, and technical skills. Ideal for aspiring architects and design enthusiasts.
Discover the fascinating world of architecture in this comprehensive course. Gain unique insights into an architect's mind and work, from understanding the basics to creating a scaled site model. Learn how architects think, find inspiration, and develop creative solutions. Explore essential design principles like composition, hierarchy, and balance. Dive into the technical aspects of architecture and learn to analyze buildings in their broader context. Develop your own design story and presentation skills. This course is perfect for those considering an architecture degree or anyone interested in understanding the architectural design process.
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What you'll learn
Understand the mindset and creative process of an architect
Analyze buildings in their broader social and material context
Apply essential design principles like composition, hierarchy, and balance
Develop skills in visual composition and spatial analysis
Learn to find inspiration from natural and cultural environments
Create and present architectural designs effectively
Skills you'll gain
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of architecture, providing insights into the mind and work of an architect. Students will learn the basics of the profession, starting with understanding the architect's mindset and creative process. The course covers various aspects of architectural design, including finding inspiration from the environment, analyzing design contexts, and applying essential design principles such as composition, hierarchy, and balance. Participants will explore the technical side of architecture and learn how to develop a story behind their designs. The course culminates in the production of a scaled site model, giving students hands-on experience in the design process. Throughout the course, students will gain valuable skills in critical thinking, communication, and creative problem-solving, which are essential for aspiring architects and beneficial for anyone interested in design and the built environment.
Welcome to the Mind of an Architect
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Design Analysis
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Creating Spaces
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Design Process
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Director of Bachelor in Architecture and Acclaimed Architect
David Goodman serves as the Director of the Bachelor in Architecture program. He earned his Master's Degree in Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and completed his undergraduate studies with honors in Government and History of Architecture and Urbanism at Cornell University. Goodman is the co-author of "An Introduction to Architecture Theory: 1968 to the Present," with his work featured in various publications, including the journal Log, the anthology Chicago Architecture: Histories, Revisions, Alternatives, and the book Walter Netsch: A Critical Appreciation and Sourcebook. Before establishing his firm, R+D Studio, he gained valuable experience at Rafael Moneo's studio in Madrid, as well as with David Woodhouse Architects and Nagle Hartray Architects in Chicago. Goodman has also taught architecture at esteemed institutions such as the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and the Boston Architectural College. His firm, R+D Studio, has received recognition, including participation in the Burnham 2.0 Exhibition at the Chicago History Museum and a second prize in the national competition for the Reconquista Civic Center in Argentina.
Dr. Manuel Pérez Romero: Architectural Innovator and Educator
Dr. Manuel Pérez Romero holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from Madrid Polytechnic University and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. He is currently a professor at IE School of Architecture and Design, as well as at Alcalá de Henares School of Architecture. In 2002, he founded the partnership nodo17 group, which focuses on innovative architectural solutions and design practices.
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