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Architettura e Composizione Architettonica 3 (EA)
Gianluigi Mondaini

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2016/2017
Credits 9
Hours 90
Period E/1s-2s
Language ENG

Prerequisites
Ability to read the context of intervention and ability to coherence between the proposed project and location. Knowledge of the main building technologies. Capacity of representation of the proposed project ideas

Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
The class allows the students to enhance in depth the architectural composition techniques already obteined in the same disciplinary sector previous years classes; those aspect are teached at multiple scales of project, and are completed by a constant integration with structural and technical aspect of the design process, in order to develop knowledge and awareness of the hybrid and multidisciplinary character of the engeneer-architect educational path. The course develops a detailed study of a coherent set of buildings, both historic and new, and explore possible different building types with the study of its relationship spaces in the broader urban context and landscape.
CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
In order to deal with the project themes assigned, the teaching gives to the student the skills to elaborate architectural and technical solutions that understand and interpret both the procedures of the architectural composition and the theoretical implications connected to the contemporary issues. The student will have to correctly understand the context, as proposed and already understood in the previous classes, prooving to have skills to motivate its own project choises; at the same time he will have to verify different possible answer after analyzing a series of requests, duties and restrictions. The proposed project environment will consist in the application of the acquired skills in a project of a selected city area architectural and urban regeneration.
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:
The acquired skills will be prooved and verified in class exercise and laboratory and workshop activities. The test of these multidisciplinary skills take place with a oral exam that goes through the review and discussion of the student project choises. The proposed project will have to express multiple design characters and features at the urban scale, and at the same time will have to deal with the proper study of the technolocial aspects at the different project scales. This project steps will contribut to improve both the autonoumous capacity of judgment and the ability in oral communication and also the attitude to find solution to a given problem.

Program
The first order of reasoning that the course offers is the need for tout court Sustainability that both in urban and architectural spatial terms, means reconstruct what exists and is condition of degradation rather then simply build less. The second order of interest is relative to how to tackle today the relationship between the new and heritage. Exceeded the proper respect for history and for the role and significance of the architecture of the past, our interest is now primarily oriented towards the large amount of architecture produced in the late twentieth century, whose character, though not without issues and meaning, should stimulate new ways and approaches to architectural experimentation. More possibilities for critical thinking are traceable within the increasingly central role of technical issues, and could convey new ways of interpreting the physical relationship between new and pre-existence. The recent economic crisis, beyond the measures financed by large capital, private and public, suggests a new way of intervention; “economies of scale“, which until now often suggested demolition and reconstruction compared to regeneration, are reviewed today with new parameters, stimulating recovery and expansion; all these issues, are the core on which the course will focus.

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
The assessment of student learning consists of two parts: - The presentation of architectural projects related to the topics included in the program, with design drowings that represent a synthesis agreed with the teacher; - Complete the oral presentation of the project, its concept and its theoretical and practical implications, through power point. The project can also be done in groups, with a maximum of two students. In this case, the discussion of the project must take place with the participation of the two contextual students.

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
To pass with success the assessment of learning, the student must demonstrate, through the two tests described above, his understand the criteria and design procedures, the need for theoretical implications related to the needs of the contemporary social and ability to respond in appropriate and innovative techniques. He must prove, in addition, to be able to apply, these criteria and the procedures to the project, to know how to properly use the materials and construction technologies appropriate and knowing how to prepare a presentation design and technical know how and public display.

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
The two tests will be evaluated in thirty and the final vote will be the result of the average of the two tests. The rating is then the sum of the marks obtained by witnessing the ability of autonomy in relation to theoretical issues articulated in the basic course with those obtained by the quality of the draft elaborated for the project.

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
In order for the overall outcome of the evaluation is positive, the student must achieve at least a pass in the two trials described above. The highest rating is achieved by demonstrating a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical content of the course in the two tests and proving to be able to project management that is consistent with the content itself and credible technical level. Praise is given to students who, having performed the tests correctly and completely, have demonstrated a particular brilliance in the oral and in the preparation of project works.

Recommended reading
P. S. Byard, The architecture of Additions: Design and Regulation, Norton Books, Londra, 1998 Manuel Gausa, Housing, New alternatives, New systems, Bickhauser Actar, 2002 AA. VV, Parasite Paradise a manifesto for contemporary architecture and flexibleurbanism, NaiPublishers, Rotterdam, 2003 Ed Melet, Rooftop architecture, Building on an elevated surface, Nai Publishers, Rotterdam, 2005 Frederic Druot, Anne lacaton, J.p. Vassal, Plus, 2G, Editorial Gustavo Gili, Barcellona, 2007 Philip Jodidio, 100 great extensions & renovations, Image Publishing, 2007 S. Marini, Architettura Parassita, Strategie di riciclaggio della citt‡, Quodlibet, Ascoli Piceno, 2009 C. Anselmi C. Prati, Upgrade Architecture, Edilstampa, Roma, 2010 Anthony Vidler, The architectural uncanny, 1992 Santiago Ciruceda, Situaciones Urbanas, 2007 Tadei Pogacar & P.A.R.A.S.I.T.E., Museum of contemporary art the best is yet to come, 2007 AA. VV, Public cities:guidelines for urban regeneration, Mondadori, milano 2009 AA. VV, the ecological sustainability of design, AREA, 2009 G. Mondaini. Ri-Composizioni, Gangemi, Roma 2008 - G. Mondaini. MICROCITIES. Alinea Editori, Firenze, 2011 - G. Mondaini, M. Zambelli, BEHNISCH ARCHITEKTEN. Ance Edizioni, Roma, 2012 .G.Mondaini, D. Potenza, ABDR Architetti Associati. Ance Edizioni, Roma 2014

Courses

• Ingegneria Edile-Architettura (Corso di Laurea Magistrale con Riconoscimento Europeo (DM 270/04))