Advanced Architectural Design: Architecture and Commerce (ARCH7001)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2018
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Architecture School
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
1L6U
Prerequisite
Admission to the MArch.
Restricted
MArch. students only. Study Abroad students must seek Head of School permission to enrol.
Assessment methods
Research; Schematic Project; Detailed Resolution and Presentation
Course enquiries
A/Prof. Antony Moulis (a.moulis@uq.edu.au)
Work Integrated Learning
Work Simulations
Course description
Students in this course explore architecture's role in commercial development and global consumer culture. Students learn to work with the quantitative language of financial speculation. In parallel, they respond to the theoretical consideration of architecture's relationship to commerce, from populism to corporate branding and critical theory to projective architecture. Design proposals are expected to critically balance the expectations of commercial development against broader societal needs for sustainable and accessible cities. Developing an understanding of development triggers, legislative frameworks and 'commercial' construction processes is integral to this course. Projects range from businesses and shopping centres, to high-rise towers and hotels.
