Welcome

Welcome to Professor Montgomery’s ARCH 3522  Openlab Course Site for Fall 2019.

Office Hours:

Room V205 Wednesdays 8:30am-9:30am, 1:00pm-2:00pm

jmontgomery@citytech.cuny.edu

Course Description

A historical analysis of the city’s infrastructure, real estate development, municipal planning, ordinances andkey buildings using the comparative method. The class will trace the course of architectural history from the village to the present role of the city as the commercial and cultural hub of the nation. This course will stress the dynamic socio-economic determinants emerging as a result of improvements and growth in technology, transportation, infrastructure, real estate, commerce, housing and recreation.

Course Objectives

Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

  1. Explain the progression of key elements of New York City architectural developments from early European settlements to contemporary times.
  2. Define the major differences between the technology of early New York and later architectural developments of the 18th, 19thand 20thcentury design and the modern movement.
  3. Explain and analyze the impact of the past on Architecture of the city, and the neighborhood.
  4. To develop an appreciation and awareness of good contemporary architecture.

Assessment: Students will be given quizzes and writing assignments that test their ability to:

  1. Explain the progression of key elements of New York City architectural developments from early European settlements to contemporary times.
  2. Analyze the major differences between the technology of early New York and later architectural developments of the 18th, 19thand 20thcentury design and the modern movement.
  3. Explain and analyze the impact of the past on Architecture of the city, and the neighborhood.
  4. Evaluate contemporary architecture.