Ricky Rampal N0515017

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- Patchwork Essay 50%
A group of 3 short essays that have the same quote; The relationship between the object and the intervening spaces is not formal: it is always rooted in the context of a particular setting - Dalibor Vesely, that will be combined into the 3 rd essay, working in groups of 2 we aim to improve our knowledge of the historical and contemporary periods, to improve research and writing skills, to start thinking about the built environment from an informed point of view and to increase our awareness of the theory and the history of architecture. Patchwork 1 - 500 words, 5 minute presentation, 5 slides 1. Introduction 2. General notes of the style of the pre-existent building 3. Analysis of the building based on its style and context 4. Conclusion Patchwork 2 - 500 words, 5 minute presentation, 5 slides 1. Introduction 2. General notes on the style of the contemporary building 3. Analysis of the building based on its style and particular context 4. Conclusion Patchwork 3 - 1500 words, 5 minute presentation, 5 slides 1. Introduction 2. Comparing styles and contexts (Historical and Contemporary) - based on research from previous patchworks 3. Conclusion - Reflective comment about research question and informed personal opinion

- Research Blog 25%

A weekly blog recording of research, drawings, pictures and models, including feedback and reflections on the feedback given including feedback given on the Patchwork Essays and the Etest. The blog will help develop our skills in: evaluating and critiquing the social, historical and cultural contexts of architecture; using visual, verbal and written communication methods; using an academic referencing system to avoid plagiarism.

- Etest 25% -

Ricky Rampal N0515017

Assessing the knowledge from Architecture in Context 1: Content from lectures; image identification and the research blog. The Etest will help us in assessing our abilities in recognising the relationship between historic and contemporary architecture