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As the introductory studio in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture sequence, this studio subject provided the framework for students to learn essential techniques for the production of spaces, as well as important strategies in critical and analytical thinking. The subject introduced students to three key themes: body, organisation and context. These themes serve as a common knowledge-base, critical to the practice of architecture, and provide a primer to the sequence of studios ahead.
This core technical subject took the form of a series of case studies demonstrating how the implementation of highly integrated architectural spatial strategies, specific construction methods and material systems give rise to outstanding architectural outcomes of various scales. The knowledge, methodologies and written tools developed during the initial exercises deeply informed the related capstone studio design project concurrently being undertaken by students (see Integration 2015).
The productivity of construction work is a critical factor in the competitiveness of any construction company and a major issue for the industry as a whole. For this assessment activity, students choose an active building site to study the construction process management and work flow – including crew sizes, plant and equipment usage. A combination of first-hand observations, analysis of design documentation and industry guidelines provides the basis for a critical evaluation of the pros, cons and practicalities of an individual trade package.
Construction sites are constantly changing and this assessment looks at how a site is established for effective management. Students work in groups of 5 and choose an actual construction site to develop the plan for. The plan needs to address aspects such as selecting and locating temporary facilities (such as site huts) and major items of construction plant (such as the tower crane), designing and installing erosion and sediment control measures, security hoarding and scaffolding systems, managing demolition and waste material, and safety compliance.
Effective analysis of the property market requires relevant and current data. This project requires students to identify and apply the data needed to understand and evaluate the dynamics of the property development process. Students use demographic and property data like number of households, average incomes, dwelling prices, rents, sales, building approvals and completions for a selected Sydney suburb. Business cycle factors like interest rates and employment are also included in the analysis.
Biodegradable dinner ware
Disposable plastic products like plates and cups are becoming an almost insurmountable environmental challenge. This project aims to offer an alternative for these utensils that is 100% biodegradable and, due to its appearance, likely to be kept for longer and reused.
This Master of Design project involves designing with Expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste produced on the UTS campus. It combines a commitment to discovering things through material experiment, design research and systems thinking that is at the core of the Master of Design ethos.
Organic Geometries is a genderless fashion collection that intertwines four main elements: the intricacies of patternmaking, the contrasting aesthetics of naturally dyed textiles, deadstock fabrics and crafted silverwork. Informed by Bauhaus methodologies, the resulting garments create a calming and ordered experience. A focused and personal approach to patternmaking techniques is adopted in the design process to challenge traditional garment construction.
Softcore is a research project that explores how people’s perceptions of materiality are influenced by their expectations of what materials should do. This project is the culmination of a long-running exploration of materiality using ambiguous materials to elicit an audiences’ sense of touch. Results show that audiences’ perception of objects is tied to their expectations about their behaviour and size, as well as to how particular material properties are consistent or inconsistent with that behaviour.