Theory of Architecture I

Recommended Prerequisites

Architectural Design I   

Teaching Methods

The subject presents lessons of both theoretical and practical nature.

The lectures are essentially expository, seeking to fulfill the contents in the syllabus, with the presentation of images.

The practical classes are undertaken in the form of Discussion Groups that aim to discuss and summarize the topics chosen for the development of group work.

The evaluation process involves the use of individual (written test) and group (practical work - involves a report) evaluation instruments.

Learning Outcomes

The subject of Theory of Architecture I is devoted to the analysis of a wide range of case studies of contemporary Portuguese architecture, works built in the second half of the 20th century. Simultaneously, the reading of the historical context of the international architectural culture allows establishing relations with the cases in question, providing elements of theoretical and critical analysis. The concepts of Crisis, Ruin, Places, Regionalism, Communication, History, Pop, Monument, Social, Fragmentation, and Sacred, discussed in the general framework of its cultural, political, historical, artistic and philosophical significance, then serve as a reading key to a set of Portuguese contemporary architecture works, which are introduced as operational examples. The aim is thus to make known the architectural production in Portugal from the perspective of theoretical and critical voices, relevant and performative concepts in the contemporary framework.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Main Case Studies

Vila da Feira Market,Fernando Távora

Smiling Lion,Pancho Guedes,Maputo,Mozambique

House Beires, Álvaro Siza,Póvoa de Varzim

Braga Municipal Market,E.Souto de Moura

House in Queijas,Hestnes Ferreira

House Marques Guedes,A. Costa e C.Cortesão,Caminha

Machava’s Holy Family Church, Pancho Guedes,Mozambique

Charity Centre’s Headquarters,Luiz Cunha,Porto

House of Youth, Hestnes Ferreira,Beja

Bank in Vila do Conde,Álvaro Siza

“Pink Panther”, G. Byrne,A.R. Cabrita,Lisbon

Housing in Bela Vista,Charters Monteiro,Setúbal

House Avelino Duarte,Álvaro Siza,Ovar

Matosinhos’ Town Hall,Alcino Soutinho

“Franjinhas”, N.T.Pereira e J.B. Breis,Lisbon

Store Valentim de Carvalho,Conceição Silva/T. Taveira,Cascais

TDM, Manuel Vicente,Macau

Blue Ship, Marcelo Costa,Funchal

House of the Arts, E. Souto de Moura,Porto

“Casa dos Bicos”, Manuel Vicente, D. Santa Rita,Lisbon

Municipal Pool, J.L.Carrilho da Graça,Campo Maior

Portugal Pavillion,Expo Sevilha’ 92, M.G. Dias, E.J.Vieira   

Head Lecturer(s)

Bruno Ricardo Abrantes Gil

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 25.0%
Frequency: 75.0%

Bibliography

Costa, Alexandre Alves. Textos Datados. Coimbra:eIdIarq,2007

Dias, Manuel Graça. Vida Moderna. Mirandela:João Azevedo Editor,1992

Fernandez, Sergio. Percurso, Arquitectura Portuguesa 1930-1974, Porto: FAUP,1988

Figueira, Jorge. Escola do Porto – Um Mapa Crítico. Coimbra: eIdIarq, Edições do Departamento de Arquitectura da FCTUC,2002

Figueira, Jorge. A Noite em Arquitectura, Relógio d’Água, 2007

Gomes, Paulo Varela.  “Arquitectura, os Últimos Vinte e Cinco Anos”. Paulo Pereira (dir.).História da Arte Portuguesa. III Volume, Lisboa: Circulo de Leitores,1995, p.547-588

Hays, K. Michael. Architecture I Theory I since 1968. New York: Columbia Books of Architecture, 2000

Siza, Álvaro. Profesión poética, Profissão poética, Barcelona: Editorial Gustavo Gili SA, 1986[1988]

Távora, Fernando. Da Organização do Espaço. Porto: FAUP Publicações, 1996 [1ª Edição de Autor, 1962]