Course detail

Architectural Space

FA-DA3Acad. year: 2023/2024

The subject develops knowledge in the field of architectural space theory. The student will learn the theoretical and practical approaches to creating the architectural space. The output of this subject is an individually assigned seminar work, processing selected spatial aspects with a link to the individual dissertation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Department of Spatial Design (UPT)

Entry knowledge

Students will be expected to have knowledge of basic spatial theories and concepts of architectural design at the level of university graduate in the field of architecture. The ability to read English-written texts and the use electronic information resources is also expected.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit is awarded based on the final presentation of the semester project.
Continuous processing of tasks min. to 50%, preparation of the semester project and its final presentation.

Aims

The student will acquire theoretical knowledge of the spatial aspects of the selected architectural type of building, and will build on the proven theory of architectural spatial solution.
The student will acquire theoretical knowledge of the spatial aspects of the selected architectural type of building, and will build on the proven theory of architectural spatial solution. The output of this subject is an individually assigned seminar work, processing selected spatial aspects with a link to the individual dissertation.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BACHELARD, Gaston. Poetika prostoru. Tran. Josef HRDLIČKA. B.m.: Malvern, 2009. ISBN 978-8086702-61-2. (CS)
ZUMTHOR, Peter. Atmosféry. Tran. Magdalena ŠTULCOVÁ. Archa, 2013 978-80-87545-22-5. (CS)
LAAN, H. van der. Architektonický prostor: patnáct naučení o povaze lidského obydlí. Zlín: Archa, 2012. 243 s. aArchitektura; sv. 9. ISBN 978-80-87545-13-3. (CS)
PHILLIPS, D. Daylighting: Natural Light in Architecture. 1st ed. B.m.: Architectural Press, 2004. ISBN  978-0750663236. (EN)

Recommended reading

REINHART, Christoph. Daylighting Handbook I: Fundalmentals, Designing with the Sun. 1st ed. B.m.: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 2014. ISBN 978-0692203637. (EN)
BUTTIKER, Urs and Louis I KAHN. Louis I. Kahn: Light and Space. 1st ed. B.m.: Watson-Guptill Pubns, 1995. ISBN 978-0823027736.  (EN)
HOLL, Steven. Paralaxa. Brno: Era - vydavatelství, 2003. ISBN 80-86517-68-3. (CS)
PALLASMAA, Juhani. Oči kůže: Architektura a smysly. Praha: Archa, 2012. ISBN 978-80-87545-10-2. (CS)
PHILLIPS, D. Space, time and light in architecture. Lighting Research and Technology [online]. 1975, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 1–10. Retrieved z: doi:10.1177/096032717500700101 (EN)
STEANE, Mary Ann. The Architecture of Light: Recent Approaches to Designing with Natural Light [online]. B.m.: Routledge, 2012. ISBN 9780203715505. Retrieved z: doi:10.4324/9780203715505 (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch URBAN , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch URBAN , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

4 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Interior space - development /introduction, types of buildings, structures/
Interior space - development /introduction, types of buildings, structures/
Interior space - historic /brief overview/
Interior space - contemporary / typical examples/
Interior space - new trends /futurology/
Furniture - present design
Furniture - present design
Furniture - structure /artistic furniture, industrial production/
Furniture - factors affecting design /historic, sociological, etc./
Components of interior design - structure, technology, material, etc./
Specific interior spaces - /professional - managerial workplaces, transport, etc./
Topical subject /new, non-traditional approach to interior design/
The special extension of the subject issue will be adjusted according to the particular doctoral work.

Guided consultation

2 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Seminar

6 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer