Semester Analysis
We have a new project every semester that we need to analyze
ANA1: “House Horta”
Assessment: Group course work
Students are asked to write an review for a magazine of a 20th or 21st architectural project in Belgium with a residential function.
The architectural realisation must be analyzed based on the following aspects: Environment, plan, volume, circulation, section analysis, …
“If it correct that logic is the basic of the creator’s slightest reasoning, I believe it must not be allowed to interfere with one’s dream’s of ‘charm’, that delicate, superfluous entity that often adds harsh necessity”
Victor Horta
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Location: Amerkikastraat 27, 1060 Brussel
” Het is bijzonder interessant om de huizen te onderzoeken die architecten voor zichzelf creëren. De woning van Victor Horta is als een autobiografie die zijn sterke persoonlijkheid weerspiegelt. Locatie, lay-out, stijl, verlichting, kunstwerken, meubels, … ieder detail voegt kleur toe aan het verhaal. De woning van Horta zegt meer over de ontwerper dan welk ander gebouw ook zou kunnen. Een straaltje vakwerk met oog voor het kleinste detail. “
ANA2: “OC De Leege Platse”
Assessment: Group course work
Students are asked to analyze a contemporary and sustainable architectural project (20th or 21st century – Belgium) that serves a cultural or social function.
The architectural realisation must be analyzed based on the following aspects: Architectural design, sustainability, function, volume, environment, …
Whether it’s beautiful or not, if it doesn’t take care of itself and the people in it, it’s as bad as sinking ship – which is what most of it is –
Mike Reynolds
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Location: Geluwestraat 12, 8980 Beselare – ” Ontmoetingscentrum Beselare – Dierendockblancke architecten “
ANA3: “Minimalism Portugal”
Assessment: Group course work
Students are asked to conduct in-depth research into a geographically defined architectural movement or architectural style.
Resulting in a graphic collage as a 2D synthesis substantiated with photos of architectural projects that are representive of this architectural style.
Every design is a rigorous attempt to a capture concrete moment of a transitory image in all its nuances
Alvaro Siza
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” 20th and 21st century – Alvaro Siza + Eduardo Souto De Moura + Paolo David + Francisco en Manuel Aires Mateus + Jean Nouvel + António Belém Lima + … “
ANA4: “Jorn Utzon”
Assessment: Group course work
Students are asked to conduct in-depth research into historical or 20th or 21st century internationally renowned architect.
Resulting in a suprematist composition as a 2.5D synthesis substantiated with photos of architectural projects that represent the architectural oeuvre.
“I like to be on the edge of the possible”
Jorn Utzon
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