B.Arch.

BATCH 21: [2021-26] S 1&2 Semester

Course Plan
I. Background Information

Course Code: Course Title Document Code:

19AR12001

Architectural Design 1
&2

Course Facilitator: Ar. Sawan Kumar Sharma

Level of Knowledge: ADVANCED sawan.arch@dcschool.net Mob: 9811992123

Type of Course & Number of Credits:

Semester: S 1&2 subject group I (a); credits-10

II. Preface:

● The course aims to deliver the fundamentals of Architecture and provide a brief
introduction to the design process.

● To Introduce architectural and design vocabulary to familiarize students with the

grammar of design

● To introduce the elements and principles of basic design

● To enable design thinking and basic principles of 2D and 3d Composition

● To develop an understanding of the methods of architectural drawing

● To develop the ability to translate abstract principles into design solutions

● To familiarize students with design development methodology and the process involved
 Course
outcome

CO 1 Understanding of definition of architecture L1. learning

 
CO 2 Understanding of elements of space making, various L2.
design principles and its application Understanding

CO 3 Understanding of architectural drawings and various L2.

techniques for visual representation Understanding

CO 4 Understanding of design as a multidimensional L4.Analysing

creative art, methodology and its process

CO 5 Understanding nature as a contextual setting L2.

Understanding

IV. Teaching Learning Methods

⮚ Lecture, presentation, documentaries.

⮚ Lecture notes, GroupDiscussion, Assignments/Design exercises

V. Criteria for Assessment

Sl. No. Component of Continual Evaluation Marks

1. Class Test 100(50+50)

2. Assignments 120(20+20+20+60)

3. Class Attendance+ECA+sports 30(10+10+10)

Total 250
Module 1: Orientation Course

Overview of Origin and evolution of Human settlements through introductory lecture

Module Contents: Introduction to the fundamentals of architectural education • Introduction to

how Architecture is connected to other realms of knowledge • Introduction to the multi-faceted
role of an architect • Exposure to the works of master architects and their philosophies •
Introduction to tools and mediums of visual representation.
Suggested exercises: Mind mapping, Storyboards

Module 2: Fundamentals of Design and Drawing

Module Contents: Exploring Elements and Principles of Design by creating 2 dimensional and
3dimensional compositions • Introduction to Principles of two-dimensional compositions-
Balance, Movement, Scale, Proportion, Rhythm Etc. • Introduction to principles of three-
dimensional composition - Form, Mass, Volume, Scale tec. • Introduction to Colour Theory •
Introduction to fundamentals of architectural drawing. Measured drawing exercise of familiar
objects spaces • Introduction to dimensioning systems and standard unit conversions.
Suggested exercises: Poster Design, Product design, use of patterns to synthesize 2D and 3D
models, Form making exercise, Application of colours in built form and objects, Measured
drawing exercise etc.

Module 3: Art in Design &Space Articulation

Module Contents: Introduction to the evolution of Art and Design • Factors influencing the
process of Art, Design and Architecture. • Relationship of art and design with space and
environment • Introduction to Perceptual bases for Architectural Design • Introduction to
theories of scale and proportion in Space Articulation • Introduction to anthropometry •
Observation and study on People-Space Interaction.
Suggested exercises: Creative visual expressions representing culture and context, Simple
activity mapping and space correlation, Space illustrations related exercises and models,
Exercises to illustrate basic proportions and spatial concepts.

Module 4: Introduction to Design Process

Module Contents: Introduction to Concepts in Design • Introduction to Design in Nature and

Context • Introduction to methods of design in architecture through Generation of Circulation
Diagram, Bubble Diagram and Activity Proximity Matrix to establish a functional relationship
among various spaces. • Introduction to basic concepts of structures in design • Architectural
study tour of spaces or buildings which has to be concluded with a report incorporating studies
based on the aspects discussed in the syllabus
Major project: Design of a simple structure (Not more than 50 sq. m) illustrating the
fundamentals of architecture discussed in the syllabus. The context may be hypothetical.
Time bound project: Design of a functional space to demonstrate the process of design
development and fundamentals of architectural design representation.
VII (b) Reference Books (Ref)

No. Title & Edition Author/s Publisher

Ref. 1 Form, space & order Ching, F.

Ref. 2 Design in Architecture - Architecture and Human Broadbent, G

Science

Ref. 3 Architectural Graphics Ching, F.

Ref. 4 Understanding architecture: an introduction to Conway, H.

architecture and architectural history and Roenisch,
R

Ref. 5 Design fundamentals in architecture. Pramar, V.

Ref. 6 Analysing architecture Unwin, S

Note: The students may refer any books on architectural design and process for preparing
assignments.
XI. SESSION PLAN(one session is one hour)

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Orientation Course

No:1
Introduction to the fundamentals of architectural education •
Introduction to how Architecture is connected to other realms
of knowledge

Activities
before the
Session

Activities Mind mapping,

during the
Session

Activities Assignment 1
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Introduction to the multi-faceted role of anarchitect • Exposure

No:2 to the works of master architects and their philosophies •
Introduction to tools and mediums of visual representation

Activities
before the
Session

Activities Storyboards
during the
Session

Activities Assignment 2
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Exploring Elements and Principles of Design by creating 2

No:3 dimensional and 3dimensional compositions •
Introduction to Principles of two-dimensional
compositions- Balance, Movement, Scale, Proportion,
Rhythm Etc
Activities
before the
Session

Activities Poster Design,

during the
Session

Activities Assignment 3
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Introduction to principles of three-dimensional composition -

No:4 Form, Mass, Volume, Scale etc.

Activities
before the
Session

Activities use of patterns to synthesize 2D and 3D models, Form making

during the exercise
Session

Activities Assignment 4
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Introduction to Color Theory • Introduction to fundamentals of 18 March

No:5 architectural drawing. Measured drawing exercise of familiar
objects and spaces • Introduction to dimensioning systems and
standard unit conversions

Activities
before the
Session

Activities Product design + Application of colors in built form and objects,

during the Measured drawing exercise etc
Session

Activities Assignment 5
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

 DATE

Session Art in Design &Space Articulation 21st March

No:6
Introduction to the evolution of Art and Design • Factors
influencing the process of Art, Design and Architecture. •
Relationship of art and design with space and environment

Activities
before the
Session

Activities Creative visual expressions representing culture and context

during the
Session

Activities Assignment 6
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Introduction to Perceptual bases for Architectural Design • 25th March

No:7 Introduction to theories of scale and proportion in Space
Articulation

Activities
before the
Session

Activities Simple activity mapping and space correlation, Space illustrations

during the related exercises and models,
Session

Activities Assignment 7
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Introduction to anthropometry • Observation and study on 1st April

No:8 People-Space Interaction

Activities
before the
Session

Activities Exercises to illustrate basic proportions and spatial concepts

during the
Session

Activities Assignment 8
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Evolution of design discipline: Definition of design- physical, 4th April

No:9 conceptual, Design since 1700s

Activities
before the
Session

Activities discussion/ debate

during the
Session

Activities Assignment 9
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Introduction to Design Process 8th April

No:10
Introduction to Concepts inDesign • Introduction to Design
in Nature andContext

Activities
before the
Session

Activities Major project: Design of a simple structure (Not more than 50 sqm)
during the illustrating the fundamentals of architecture discussed in the
Session syllabus. The context may be hypothetical.

Activities Assignment 10
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session No: Introduction to methods of design in architecture through 11th April

11 Generation of Circulation Diagram, Bubble Diagram and
Activity Proximity Matrix to establish a functional relationship
 among various spaces

Activities
before the
Session

Activities Time bound project 1: Design of a functional space to demonstrate

during the the process of design development and fundamentals of
Session architectural design representation

Activities Assignment 11
after the
Session

ITEM TOPICS PLAN DATE IMPLEMENTED

DATE

Session Introduction to basic concepts of structures indesign • 15th April

No:12 Architectural study tour of spaces or buildings which has to be
concluded with a report incorporating studies based on the
aspects discussed in the syllabus

Activities
before the
Session

Activities Time bound project 2: Design of a functional space to demonstrate

during the the process of design development and fundamentals of
Session architectural design representation

Activities Assignment 12
after the
Session

IX. Instructions to Participants

1. All forms of assignments are compulsory. Individual / Group assignments and topics for
presentation will be informed by Faculty members in advance either through Moodle /
group mail or directly in class.

2. In order to maintain uniformity, follow the diagrams given in the class for various
theoretical concepts.

3. Students are directed to compulsorily maintain an A1 Size portfolio for Architectural

Design. They are expected to prepare brief notes on all topics with diagrams .
Students will be asked to provide course and teaching evaluations based on policies laid down by
the Institution. In addition, the faculty can take feedback from any student and the class
representation.