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ARCH7112 provides a foundation in architectonics: the conceptualization, refinement, resolution and communication of the organizing principles of architectural design expressed in the interrelationships between structure, materiality, form, program and space. You will investigate architectonics through learning activities including physical model-making, precedent studies and critical research, explorations of materiality and construction, identification of regulatory requirements, relevant building codes and standards and the assessment of environmental performance.

Architectonics will be explored through the range of elective studio options aligned with the four major streams offered in the Master of Architecture degree. Within the thematic of each stream, and using architectonics as the theoretical framework, ARCH7112 provides you with the opportunity to develop awareness, understanding and application regarding the key “units of competency” for professional architects including Project Initiation and Conceptual Design while working towards Detailed Design & Documentation which is further explored in ARCH7113.