Urban Design Studio 1 is part of the sequence of studios that cumulatively develops your approach and position to design practice in the urban realm, and a keen understanding of the spatial, material, performative and economic dynamics of urban space. This course will introduce key facets and considerations of urban-based design practice, including contextual, professional, formal, experiential and conceptual aspects of a project brief. You will evaluate and creatively respond to the project brief through design; intensive, iterative, and speculative engagement with urban questions is the primary mode of learning. Advanced design and graphic communication skills will be developed through the projects, which you will present visually and verbally to public, peer and professional audiences. The course will also introduce multidisciplinary and collaborative aspects of urban design practice.

The course is undertaken in the context of Design Studio programs. Design Studios aim to develop, apply and test your architectural design skills. This entails developing an understanding of a range of technical, theoretical, historical and professional issues, the ability to integrate this understanding into your design proposals and the communication techniques necessary to demonstrate these. Each studio develops a program of study to suit their studio theme.Refer to canvas for details of each program and specific objectives.