Credit Points: 15
Study Time: 150 Hours

For the architectural interpretation of enclosed spaces to be successful in their realisation your designs have to bring many considerations together: for instance scale, proportion, mood and light. Many of these issues are informed by the accommodation of people and objects within a space. In this first Design Project you are going to consider objects within a space and the reflection of that object in terms of scale, proportion, measurement, communication, materials and the nature of enclosure.

You will be asked to design an enclosure for a familiar object. Your choice of object will be ascertained through discussions with your tutor and your colleagues. Having established the object you are going to use you will, through tutorials and studio exercises, design and model your enclosure. You will then be given a finite amount of material with which you will be asked to make your enclosure. The enclosure will be constructed at full size (1:1 scale) and will entail making extensive use of the workshop facilities. The design of your enclosure will also have to take into account the nature and size of the space in which it will be exhibited – along with those of all your colleagues.

Outline Syllabus
An indicative guide to the content covered by this unit.

• The relationship between enclosed space and objects within that space. 
• An investigation into the use and limitations of materials and appropriate construction techniques. 
• The ideas of scale, proportion in relation to the design of enclosed spaces. 
• The nature of enclosure. 
• The use of communication and technology skills and knowledge. 
• An introduction to workshop techniques and procedures.

Method of Delivery
Lectures, demonstrations, studio projects.

Aims

A1 To develop an understanding into the relationship between objects and space: scale, proportion and enclosure.
A2 To develop an understanding into the opportunities and limitations to design in the use of materials.
A3 To develop the use of methods of measurement and communication in relation to the design of enclosed spaces.
A4 To encourage the appropriate use of workshop techniques and processes.
A5 To develop an historic and contextual rationale to the importance and effects of objects within enclosed spaces.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between objects and space in terms of their scale, proportion and the nature of their enclosure.
LO2 Demonstrate an appreciation for the inherent limitations and opportunities presented in designing with materials.
LO3 Demonstrate the use of appropriate methods of measurement and visual communication in relation to the design of enclosed spaces.
LO4 Demonstrate the use and understanding of workshop techniques and procedures.
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of the role that objects have and do play in the design of enclosed spaces.

Reference Material

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Recommended
Critchlow, K. (2000) Order in Space: A Design Source Book. New York: Viking Press
Hertzberger, H.(2000): Space and the Architect - Lessons in Architecture. Rotterdam: 010 Pubs
Kubba, S. (2003) Space Planning For Commercial and Residential Interiors
Lawson, B. (2001) Language of Space. Oxford: Architectural Press
Mitton, M. (2003). Interior design visual presentation: A guide to graphics, models and presentation techniques. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
Onna, E.van. (2003). Material world: innovative structures and finishes for interiors. Basel: Birkhauser Verlag.