052-0541-24L Architectural Design III: Learning from Bologna (E.Christ/Ch.Gantenbein)

Semester	Autumn Semester 2024
Lecturers	E. Christ, R. Boltshauser, J. De Vylder, C. Gantenbein, M. Kaijima, D. Mettler, D. Studer
Periodicity	yearly recurring course
Language of instruction	English (lecture), German (exercise), German (exercise)
Comment	Please register (www.mystudies.ethz.ch) only after the internal enrolment for the design classes (see http://www.einschreibung.arch.ethz.ch/design.php). Students who do not wish to change the design class don't have to parcitipate in the internal enrolment. Project grading at semester end is based on the list of enrolments on 30.10.2024, 24:00 h (valuation date) only. This is the ultimate deadline to unsubscribe or enroll for the studio.

Courses

Number

Title

Hours

Lecturers

052-0505-00 V

Konstruktion III

Kurssprachen: Deutsch und Englisch.
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 23.10.2024 (Seminarwoche) und in den beiden letzten Semesterwochen (Schlussabgaben).

2 hrs

Wed

08:00-09:35

HIL E 3 »

R. Boltshauser, E. Christ, J. De Vylder, C. Gantenbein, M. Kaijima

052-0505-00 U

Konstruktion BUK III

Kurssprachen: Deutsch und Englisch.
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 22.10.2024 (Seminarwoche).

2 hrs

Tue

08:00-09:35

HIL E 3 »

D. Mettler, D. Studer

052-0541-24 U

Entwurf III: Learning from Bologna (E.Christ/Ch.Gantenbein)

Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 22/23.10.2024 (Seminarwoche).

12 hrs

Tue	09:45-16:30	HIL F 41 »
Wed	09:45-16:30	HIL F 41 »

E. Christ, C. Gantenbein

Catalogue data

Abstract

The first semester begins with a field trip to Bologna. We study the city, its history and typologies, and we develop a survey of selected examples. During the second half of the semester we engage with the project of student housing. The selected case studies become the objects of intervention: different strategies of transformation are explored and confronted with the found urban conditions.

Learning objective

Design Studio "Architectural Design III":
Master the analysis and portrayal of historical case studies through research and drawings. Foster a multifaceted interpretation of architectural principles and characteristics, while developing an environmentally aware approach to design, addressing climate issues on a typological level. Cultivate an understanding of the topic in relation to contemporary issues. Learn to study and approach existing and historical buildings, their context and construction principles. Investigate adaptive reuse strategies and develop an architectural intervention with a clear formal and tectonic language.

Lecture "Construction III":
Introducing students to different design and making approaches to find a path towards their personal design approach.

Content

Design Studio "Architectural Design III":
“The Architecture of the City” is not only the title of one of the most important publications in recent architectural history, it is also the center around which our teaching and research revolve: the collective architectural work, the large, often anonymous mass of buildings that we call the city. It is the typical, which can be described in principles and structures – typology – but also the monuments, the infrastructure buildings and all the institutions of urban life, which we make the subject of our work.

This semester we start our studio with an excursion to Bologna, our ideal city. Bologna is a social city, red for its bricks but also for its political history. The city was carefully renewed in the 1970s and 1980s, but the famous arcades, which line almost all the streets in the large historic city center, were retained, renewed and even rebuilt during the 20th century. They embody the social, collective space more beautifully than almost any other architectural element. The arcades of Bologna stand for the shared property that we call public space.
Based on selected examples of both anonymous structures and famous buildings, we study the urban architecture of Bologna. We start our common journey of discovery with an analysis - open and experimental, but also systematic and critical. Together we discover, examine and document each case study, discuss and individuate criteria and categories. As a studio we collectively develop a culture of representation where multi-layered drawings and models, as well as the handling of historical references, will form the methodological basis for the design.

However, the city is never finished; it is subject to constant transformation. The economy of a city changes, and with it the social fabric and therefore the demands people place on their city and their homes. Bologna is a university city. One of the oldest universities in the western world is located here. Today, almost 100000 students study and live in Bologna, but the city is dealing with a dramatic housing shortage. Therefore, we propose to convert all of our Bolognese case studies into student housing! The design strategies can range from conversion, addition, or internal densification to completely new buildings made from the old existing building material. Only if we keep reinventing and renewing the city its architecture can become Ideal Architecture.

Lecture "Construction III":
The overall topic of the lecture series is “Construction – Elements of Architecture”. The lecture series gives the students an insight into different construction and design methods. The lectures are held by four different professorships in a block of 5 lectures in a row and showcasing their individual approach on design and architecture in general.

Literature

Lecture "Construction III":
Momoyo Kaijima:
- Atelier Bow-Wow: “Behaviorology” Rizzoli International Publication, New York, 2010
- Momoyo Kaijima et al “Made in Tokyo” Kajima Publishing, Japan, 2001

Jan De Vylder:
Free to consult / not limited
- 3 BOEK 789 – ISBN 9789492321749
- BRAVOURE SCARCITY BEAUTY – 9789082122572
- UNLESS EVER PEOPLE – ISBN 9789492567079
- GALLERY MAGAZINE N° I – ISBN 9789493146495
- PARTTIMEAMATEURTOURIST - INSTAGRAM

Emanuel Christ and Christoph Gantenbein:
- “Remaking Cities: Teaching at ETH Zurich 2010 - 2013. Review No. III”, Park Books, Zurich,2022

Roger Boltshauser:
- Tschanz, Martin (2021): Roger Boltshauser, Monografie, Triest Verlag, Zürich.
- Boltshauser, Roger; Veillon, Cyril; Maillard, Nadja (2020): Pisé. Stampflehm – Tradition und Potenzial, Triest Verlag, Zürich.
- Hönger, Christian; Menti, Urs-Peter; et al. (2009): Das Klima als Entwurfsfaktor, Quart Verlag, Luzern.
- Kapfinger, Otto; Boltshauser, Roger; Rauch, Martin (2011): Haus Rauch: ein Modell moderner Lehmarchitektur / The Rauch house: a model of advanced clay architecture, Birkhäuser, Basel.

Prerequisites / Notice

Design Studio "Architectural Design III":
Group work.
Introduction: 17 September 2024, 10.00 am, HIL F41.
Intermediate crits: To be announced.
Final crits: 17.12/18.12.2024

Competencies

Subject-specific Competencies	Concepts and Theories	assessed
	Techniques and Technologies	assessed
Method-specific Competencies	Analytical Competencies	assessed
	Decision-making	assessed
	Media and Digital Technologies	assessed
	Problem-solving	assessed
	Project Management	assessed
Social Competencies	Communication	assessed
	Cooperation and Teamwork	assessed
	Sensitivity to Diversity	assessed
Personal Competencies	Adaptability and Flexibility	assessed
	Creative Thinking	assessed
	Critical Thinking	assessed
	Integrity and Work Ethics	assessed
	Self-awareness and Self-reflection	assessed
	Self-direction and Self-management	assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	14 credits
Examiners	E. Christ, C. Gantenbein
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	German
Repetition	Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	Die Vorlesung "Konstruktion III" (052-0505-00 V) sowie die Übungen "Konstruktion BUK III" (052-0505-00 U) sind Bestandteile der Leistungsbeurteilung und stellen eine Verpflichtung zur Erfüllung dar. Werden sie nicht abgeschlossen, ist eine Teilnahme an der Schlusskritik von "Entwurf III" nicht möglich. In diesem Fall muss die Lerneinheit wiederholt werden. Bei einer Wiederholung des Entwurfkurses müssen die Lerneinheiten nicht erneut abgeschlossen werden, sofern sie bestanden wurden. Die Vorlesung "Konstruktion III" wird als fortlaufende Leistungsüberprüfung in einem Skizzenbuch festgehalten, das zu Beginn der Vorlesungsreihe an die Studierenden verteilt wird. Das Skizzenbuch ist ein eigenständiges Lernelement, mit dem die Studierenden das Präsentierte in Form von Skizzen, Notizen und Diagrammen verarbeiten. Am Ende des Semesters werden die Skizzenbücher Teil einer kollektiven Ausstellung sein. Die Beurteilung erfolgt dann durch die jeweiligen Entwurfsstudios und zählt zu 10% der Gesamtnote des Entwurfskurses. Bei der Beurteilung werden folgende Kriterien berücksichtigt: Vollständigkeit und Pünktlichkeit der Abgabe, Verständnis und Darstellung des in den Vorlesungen präsentierten Inhalts, Fähigkeit zur Interpretation und umfassenderen Aneignung der Konzepte, Qualität der Darstellungen und Beschreibungen. Für die Übungen in "Konstruktion BUK III" müssen mindestens 6 Übungen bestanden werden.

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Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Architecture Bachelor	Architectural Design (3. Semester)	W