GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BRANCH NAME: B. Arch
SUBJECT NAME: Design Seminar-1
SUBJECT CODE: 2X85004
4th Year: Semester-VIII
Pre requisite: It is assumed that students have developed an understanding of Architectural / Social / Cultural
issues pertaining to the Urban and Rural areas, and should be aware that traditional approaches may not be suitable
to address the current challenges of the emerging world.
Rationale: The course aims to develop a critical stance towards the urban concerns in our own context, using the
theories and tools presented during the course. The course also aims to introduce elements of urban design and also
will analyze the cases of Re-development if applicable in the given urban context.
Teaching and Assessment Scheme:
Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total University
Marks Exam Type
Field Lectures Studio C External Exam Internal Exam 100 JURY
work
1 1 2 4 Theory Viva Theory Viva
00 50 00 00 50 50
Content:
SR. Content Total Weight
No. Hours age
1 Introduction: Urban / Rural: 08 10%
‘What is urban for you?’ Identifying the characteristics
of Urban and Rural, issues, benefits, and challenges
which include Urban Life-Style, Identity, Caste-
Religions, Communication modes and Science and
Technological effects.
2 Urban Design Elements : Introduction of elements 08 16 10% 20%
of urban design which includes Building, Streets,
Public Space and Open Spaces, Landscape and Mode
of Transportation while considering the national as
well as global perspective upon it..
3 Spatial Justice: Identifying and analyzing various 08 10%
cases of spatial justice and injustice in emerging
economies and also to develop and understanding of
how contemporary theories apply in the metropolises.
4 Case Studies and Regulations: 12 20%
Relevant case studies and their analysis, literature
review, exercises related to relevant or appropriate
typologies, contexts,climate,construction systems and
materials.
Information and acquaintance of Relative urban
development guidelines/ Housing Guidelines, Byelaws,
and Regulatory norms.
5 Major Project: 28 50%
The final exercise can be developed as an extension
towards the ‘Architectural Design Studio-VII’ subject:
The master plan should also cover some or all of the
following elements to ensure an overall holistic approach
to design which includes following aspects-
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Transportation, Integrated infrastructure and utilities,
Bio-Diversity, Open space and Public Realm, Zoning,
Site and its surroundings, Future Expansion, Parking,
Edge Treatment, Services, Materials and Landscape.
*: indicative.
References:
1. Le Corbusier, “Towards a New Architecture”
2. Charles Jencks, “The language of Post Modern
Architecture”.
3. Willam Jr.Curtis, “Modern Architecture since 1900”, Phaidol
4. Aldo Rossi, “ The Architecture of City”
5. Babur Mumtaz and Patweikly, Urban Housing Strategies, Pitman Publishing, London,
1976.
6. Geofrey K.Payne, Low Income Housing in the Development World, John Wiley and Sons, Chichester,
1984.
7. John F.C.Turner, Housing by people, Marison Boyars, London, 1976.
8. Martin Evans, Housing, Climate and comfort, Architectural Press, London,
1980.
List of Projects/Assignments*:
Lectures/Tutorial work shall consist of presentations on various topics of the subject. AV projects may be
introduced to students for documenting best practices and advances through case studies. Coursework shall
consist of lectures/presentation on various topics listed above supported with visuals in form of drawings,
sketches, photographs, models etc. Written assignments with sketches, drafted drawings for construction
detailing and model making exercises, presentations etc can be given to students. Site visits, market surveys and
various other ways to engage with industry must be incorporated in this course
*- this is suggestive for common purpose. Faculty may decide on this, considering student group and institution
philosophy.
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