RMB 6 - Research and Methodology, documentation and analysis

Recommended Prerequisites

N/A

Teaching Methods

Lectures and studio method: concepts presentation and discussion; methodological approach; instructional sessions, discussion, and student work, Workshops, Self-tuition and Field Work (case studies approach)

1. Making a final report that includes the historical and architectural analysis, a valuation and the reassessment concept, which will be concretized in words and plans.

2. Making a final presentation based on the conclusion of the research. This presentation will be presented to an international jury of experts.

Learning Outcomes

The main goal of this course is to underline the importance of in-depth interdisciplinary research on modernist heritage. The methodology is based on a historical and architectural analysis that will support the valuation and reuse of modernist buildings.

On the successful completion of the course, students will have demonstrated:

- The competence to execute a building history research.

- The ability to analyze historic documentation.

- The ability to make an architectural analysis and to formulate their own vision on cultural heritage issues

- The ability to formulate a preliminary valuation and concept for reassessment

- The competence to work interdisciplinary.

- The competence to write down and present their research.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Using existing theoretical models and roadmaps, the topic of the reallocation of modernist buildings and sites will be addressed. These models will be tested against practical and recent examples of redevelopment projects.
Subsequently, this theoretical part will be tested by means of a group assignment based on specific supplied cases, as well as recent cases proposed by the students themselves.
The course will provide a methodology to approach, research and analyse modernist heritage for conservation and future re-use.
The course will aim to support the students with a methodology to document and study modernist heritage based on onsite research, archival sources and contemporary literature.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
1. Making a final report that includes the historical and architectural analysis, a valuation and the reassessment concept, which will be concretized in words and plans. 2. Making a final presentation based on the conclusion of the research. This presentation will be presented to an international jury of experts.: 100.0%

Bibliography

Specific literature depending on the projects.