OPTIONS DESIGN RESEARCH STUDIO + ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

This design module sequence establishes the foundation for master level creative research and design. Framing design as a creative practice, the objective of the module is to develop a high level of competency in creative research, that leads to architectural design outcomes which are in turn aligned to the faculty’s expertise and interests. The design module provides students with an opportunity to select from a variety of studio topics; thereby allowing them to choose the themes aligned with their individual interests and intellectual drives, while creating synergy with their studio leaders. This module expects students to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in creative research, design thinking, representation and communication. In the process, students are not only conducting research, but also translating its outcomes into actionable strategies in architectural design. All processes and final products should be communicated through non-verbal and verbal mediums with mature representational techniques.