The course will provide a more profound insight into the complexities of public space and the concept of place as imaginary and physical forms. Participants will receive a basic understanding of the discourse on public space as it is known in urban theory thereby being able to discern the potentials and limitations of space in architectural terms. Objects of study will be analyzed in their cultural, urban and historical context. Participants will gain a practical competence by performing design exercises and/or conceptual interventions.
AD2815 Public Places and Spaces 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
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Course syllabus AD2815 (Spring 2010–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
This course is an introduction to the concepts of public space and place in an inter-disciplinary perspective, focusing on the role of physical form in relation to the public life of the city. The course will give participants an insight into the social , cultural and political implications of public space as well as provide training in analysing, describing and responding architecturally to public spaces as a physical entity.
After completion the student will be able to:
- create an understanding and vocabulary of public spaces
- analyze public spaces in their cultural, urban and historical contexts
- discuss, criticize and/or motivate changes of existing public spaces
- shape, present and motivate proposals for public spaces
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
120 p from architecture, landscape architecture or planning programs on graduate level.
Recommended prerequisites
120 p from architecture, landscape architecture or planning programs on graduate level.
Equipment
Literature
Will be announced at Course Start.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
80% attendance at lectures and active participation at seminars. Project review by teacher on at least two occasions. Completion and hand in of studio project and essay, individually.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.