Making Architecture

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Making Architecture

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About this course: Making architecture offers a unique insight into the mind and work of an Architect, starting with the basics of the profession and culminating with the production of a scaled site model. The course should act as ideal preparation for those interested in undertaking an undergraduate degree in Architecture, although its flexible, intriguing and enjoyable content makes it accessible for all those looking to increase their knowledge in the field. Delivered primarily by Professors from the IE School of Architecture and design in Segovia (Spain), the course begins by examining the mind-set of an Architect - asking how they think and what they do to train their creative mind…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
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About this course: Making architecture offers a unique insight into the mind and work of an Architect, starting with the basics of the profession and culminating with the production of a scaled site model. The course should act as ideal preparation for those interested in undertaking an undergraduate degree in Architecture, although its flexible, intriguing and enjoyable content makes it accessible for all those looking to increase their knowledge in the field. Delivered primarily by Professors from the IE School of Architecture and design in Segovia (Spain), the course begins by examining the mind-set of an Architect - asking how they think and what they do to train their creative minds, moving on to using inspiration from the environment to stimulate design ideas. Finally, the course concludes by looking at some of the more technical aspects of Architecture - such as composition, form, space and hierarchy - and stressing the importance of creating a story that helps define your design. This fascinating content is delivered principally from the stunning design studio at the IE school of Architecture and features external videos from a few beautiful locations in the city of Segovia. Finally, it includes interviews from Pritzker Prize executive director - and Dean of the school of Architecture and design at IE - Martha Thorne, with a number of award winning practising architects such as Sarah Wigglesworth and Cristoph Ingenhoven.

Who is this class for: This course is aimed for those who are interested in Architecture and are thinking about taking an undergraduate degree in the discipline as well as those who are keen to learn more about the industry.

Created by:  IE Business School, IE School of Architecture & Design
  • Taught by:  Nenad Katic, Professor

    IE School of Architecture and Design
  • Taught by:  Manuel Perez Romero, Professor

    IE School of Architecture and Design
  • Taught by:  David Jeffrey Goodman, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Architecture

    IE School of Architecture and Design
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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Welcome to the Mind of an Architect



In this course, we're not just going to tell you what the architect does, we're going to show it to you. You're going to actually do, on a small scale, the work that an architect does.What the architect does is to have a certain vision about how things might be better. We're going to give you an introduction to that mindset and to that way of working. The study of architecture really engages all your skills. You learn how to work in teams, you learn how to communicate. You learn how to think critically and analytically. You develop all of your creative skills in the study of architecture. In this first module we are going to do three things. We're going to dispel some of the myths about what you need in order to be an architect. We're also going to talk about what an architect does and doesn't do. Then we're going to work on a short design exercise that begins to stretch your muscles to get you going on the design process.


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  1. Video: Course overview.
  2. Video: Nothing is stopping you from becoming an architect.
  3. Video: What do Architects make?
  4. Video: Interview with Sarah Wigglesworth.
  5. Video: Between people and trees.
  6. Video: What I mean when I say ‘Architecture’.
  7. Video: You are not alone.
  8. Video: Synchronize your design.
  9. Video: The secret art of mind-reading.
  10. Video: Creativity starts by asking stupid questions.
  11. Video: How to open up to original ideas.
  12. Video: Use hands to think better.
  13. Video: Architects do not just make buildings.
  14. Video: Let’s play a game called finding Architects.
  15. Video: Entrance to a life as an Architect.
  16. Discussion Prompt: Assignment 1.1
  17. Discussion Prompt: Goals and outcomes for the course?

Graded: Assignment 1.2: inspiration waits for no-one.

WEEK 2


Design Analysis



What we're going to do in this module is to discuss the work of architecture in a wider context. In this we will explore the relationship the architect has with the environment (both its material environment and its social environment. So, these kinds of questions, this ability to think about an object in its broader context is what we're going to develop. By the end of the module, you're going to be able to think about and map a building's broader context. The social and material context in which a project exists.


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  1. Video: Introduction to week 2
  2. Video: How did you learn how to ride a bike?
  3. Video: How you will work on this course.
  4. Video: Your first design mission.
  5. Discussion Prompt: Assignment 2.1: Stock up
  6. Discussion Prompt: Reflections after week 1?
  7. Video: Training the look.
  8. Video: Reading the natural environment.
  9. Video: Finding inspiration from the natural environment.
  10. Video: Reading the cultural environment.
  11. Video: Finding inspiration from the cultural environment.
  12. Video: How to map activities to spaces (assignment 2.3).
  13. Discussion Prompt: Assignment 2.2: Create Site Model

Graded: Assignment 2.3: Mapping the activities

WEEK 3


Creating Spaces



In this module we are going to delve more into the technical side of architecture. We will explore essential principles such as: composition, hierarchy, balance and space. Having learned how you interact with the environment, this is where you learn how to put your ideas into practice. You will learn what is neccessary in order to ensure your structure connects with people living near it and interacting with it on a daily basis. Also, we will explore how architects use the natural and physical enviorenment to stimulate their creative process - taking a look at incredible examples from renowned architects. Finally, you will receive tips on how to succeed on this week's assignment.


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  1. Video: Introduction to week 3
  2. Video: Introduction to visual composition.
  3. Video: An Interview with Cristoph Ingenhoven.
  4. Video: The relationship between form and space.
  5. Video: Examples of form and space.
  6. Video: Design principles: hierarchy.
  7. Video: Design principles: balance.
  8. Video: Design principles: C.R.A.P.
  9. Video: A practical guide to visual composition.
  10. Video: An interview with Eva Jiricna.
  11. Video: Technology and technique.
  12. Video: Puffer fishes, cuttlefishes and limpets.
  13. Video: How architects look to nature for inspiration.
  14. Video: Roller coasters and oil rigs.
  15. Video: Do it yourself.
  16. Video: Giving materials a second chance.
  17. Video: This week's assignment: what to do?
  18. Video: 7 creative tips for this week's assignment.

Graded: Assignment 3.1: compositions in space

WEEK 4


Design Process



In this module, we focus on developing the story behind your design. All great architects have great stories and we will give you an insight to some of those in this week. We will show you how you can develop your own story which will enable you to build the necessary emotional connection to your design. Also, we educate you in how to use photography and modern tools like instagram in order to make your design look as attractive as possible to a wider audience. Finally, we will prepare you for your final and most important assignment of the course.


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  1. Video: Introduction to week 4.
  2. Video: Design is repetition towards perfection.
  3. Video: Design is not about falling in love; it’s about having affairs.
  4. Video: Why stories matter in architecture.
  5. Video: Discover the story of your project.
  6. Discussion Prompt: Assignment 4.1: short story about your project
  7. Video: Design a space for your story.
  8. Discussion Prompt: Assignment 4.2: Your Final Design
  9. Video: Methods of architectural presentation.
  10. Video: What makes a good architectural image?
  11. Video: How to edit architectural photos using Instagram.
  12. Video: What is your brand?
  13. Video: Your design is never finished.
  14. Video: The Future Architect in you

Graded: Assignment 4.3: Final presentation.
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