Course detail

Language of Architecture

FA-DA1Acad. year: 2024/2025

Students are trained in the analysis of architecture as a non-verbal language. The outcome is an analysis of selected regional or individual form language (or pattern language), both written and graphic: 5 pages of essay, 10 drawings, a presentation and a poster in PDF.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. PhDr. Martin Horáček, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Theory (UT)

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The results are classified by a single mark reflecting the evaluation of both the seminar work and the oral presentation.
Routine control consultations taking place at tutorials.

Aims

An exercise in the implementation of architectural theory into the building design.
Students are trained in the analysis of architectural language with their specific grammar and vocabulary, as well as in their mutual comparation, and individual further emulation.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

SALINGAROS, N. et al. Unified Architectural Theory: Form, Language, Complexity. Kathmandu: Vajra Press 2013 (česky 2017, ed. HORÁČEK, M.) (CS)

Recommended reading

ALEXANDER, C. et al. A Pattern Language. New York: Oxford University Press 1977. (CS)
HEROUT, J. Staletí kolem nás. Praha: Panorama 1981. (CS)
KOCH, W. Evropská architektura. Praha: Universum 2012. (CS)
OLIVER, P. ed. Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World I–III. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 1997. (CS)
VAŘEKA, J. – FROLEC, V. Lidová architektura: Encyklopedie. Praha: Grada 2007. (CS)

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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

4 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. PhDr. Martin Horáček, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction - Assignment - Consultations - Presentation of the finished work

Guided consultation

2 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. PhDr. Martin Horáček, Ph.D.

Seminar

6 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. PhDr. Martin Horáček, Ph.D.