Class Info

To-Do Before Class

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Topic(s)

Course Introduction

Activities

  • Class Introduction
  • Pre-Reading and Drawings Assessment
  • Introduction to ARCH1231
  • Home drawing setup
    • Acquire required drawing materials and set up home drafting station (refer to the syllabus and the list of supplies on the ARCH 1231 Course Hub for required technology and home setup requirements)
  • Emphasis on Reading Note taking and Presenting
    • Purchase Textbook
    • Read Together: selection from Building Elements
      • Practice first concept map together on Miro
  • Groups and Group Assignments
  • Module I: Case Study Building
    • Review Federal Hall existing conditions together
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To-Do After Class

  • Reading 1 
    • Refer to the reading list on the ARCH 1231 Course Hub for specific pages
    • Submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Sketches
    • In addition to your notes + sketches, be sure to reflect on and answer the following questions: 
      • How does the book define architecture? 
      • How does that compare / contrast with my own understanding of architecture?
    • Due Friday September 10, 12pm (post to Miro)
  • Module I: Case Study Building – Federal Hall
    • Visit Federal Hall on your own some time in the next 2 weeks
    • Take a selfie in front of the building so I know you were there
    • Produce 3 sketches of the building while you are there
      • At least one overall sketch (elevation or perspective of the building)
      • At least one detail sketch (could be any details you choose)
      • Third sketch is up to you
    • Due Friday September 10, 12pm (post to Miro)
  • Module I: Case Study Building – Plan Geometry Diagram
    • Study the first floor plan of Federal Hall
    • On the Miro board, produce a diagram breaking the floor plan down into its key geometric forms
      • This is just a first pass, so experimentation is encouraged!

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