Study Guide

Learning objectives

The student becomes familiar with the background and phenomena of contemporary Finnish and international architecture. He or she understands the relation between architectural design and contemporary culture and society. The student also understands the methods used in contemporary architectural design and the trends in architectural thinking. He or she becomes familiar with the materials and structure qualities of contemporary architecture and can apply them correctly in his or her own design. The student understands the overall management of the visual environment in architectural design concerning eg interior and landscape design.

Content

- Finnish and international contemporary architecture
- methods and trends in contemporary architectural design
- building materials and structures used in contemporary architecture
- interior design as part of architectural design

Materials

40/40 Young architcts in Finland, Roger Connah, Rakennustieto Oy, 2003
Ark magazine (finnish publication of architecture), articles
International publications of architecture, design and fine art.
Web-pages (Archdaily etc.)
Presentations, literal studies and documented art projects loaded in Moodle