FIU
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
ARC 4343
D E S I G N 7-8 (Vertical Studio)
SUMMER 2 0 1 0
Associate Professor Alfredo Andia, Ph.D. | 305 348 6703 | andia@post.harvard.edu
Meeting Time and Place: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2.00 to 6.15 PM, PCA Studio
ARC 4342 Architectural Design 7 (4 credits): A flexible framework for appropriate investigations of complex spatial,
programmatic, contextual, constructional and ethical issues involved in design projects. Course content varies with
instructor. Prerequisite: ARC 4335.
ARC 4343 Architectural Design 8 (4 credits): Architectural design explorations of site, building codes, community
objectives will be undertaken through individual programming, process and design initiatives for a complex building
project. Prerequisite: ARC 4342.
Studio Objectives:
Architectural Design 7 is a flexible studio that demands a high level of independent research. In addition Design 8
demands for a high level building systems integration to support the development of a design solution. Projects from
both studios will use an actual site, will engage in specific community issues, and work with local building codes. The
students will engage during this semester into a real case and program that will be under consideration by a
government.
Semester Studio Project:
On February 27, 2010, the Bio Bio region in the South of Chile was the epicenter of an 8.8 Richter scale earthquake,
the fifth largest in the world since 1900. The earthquake set off tsunami waves that swamped the shores of the South
of Chile destroying many coastal towns before moving across the Pacific.
This studio will engage in the reconstruction effort of the community of Llico in the Bio Bio Region. The studio will work
closely with the Reconstruction Office of the Bio Bio Region, local universities, and consultants that are related to the
reconstruction effort. The studio will engage in communications with different actors using the internet.
Llico is a small coastal town whose inhabitants live primarily from small scale fishing. The tsunami took away a
significant part of the houses in the town.
The reconstruction effort will include a master plan that creates a clear identity for the town, a mitigation plan against
Tsunamis, and the development of areas for local tourism related to fishing and beach activities. The effort also
involves the reconstruction of approximately 60-to-80 new houses of approximately 450 sf, which has to be constructed
for US$10,000 – $12,000 each. The design of the house should also contemplate a future expansion of the house.
Course Evaluation
Students will be evaluated upon performance in the projects. While a satisfactory grade in the course may be attained
by the completion of all work required to the satisfaction of the professor, individual initiative and investigation of design
and research issues that extend beyond the basic requirements are strongly encouraged.
Grading will be based on the University system.
Class attendance is mandatory. Tardiness is disruptive to class and will definitely affect grades. Two
tardiness equals one absence. Four absences will automatically result in a failing grade. No late work
will be accepted failing the corresponding grade segment. Absenteeism or tardiness at mid-term or final
review will result in a failing grade. Students must be present during the entire length of major reviews.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain, become familiar with, and abide by all Departmental, College and University
requirements and regulations. These include but are not limited to:
- The Florida International University Catalog Division of Student Affairs Handbook of Rights and
Responsibilities
- Departmental Curriculum and Program Sheets
- Departmental Policies and Regulations
Student Work
The School of Architecture reserves the right to retain any and all student work for the purpose of record,
exhibition and instruction. All students are encouraged to photograph and/or copy all work for personal
records prior to submittal to instructor.
Selected student work will be displayed at the School of Architecture Gallery.
Studio Web site
http://www.ibiblio.org/istudio/010/llico
Midterm and Final
Midterm and Final presentations are mandatory. Un-excused student absence will result in a fail grade. You are
encouraged to contact the instructor as soon as possible in case of a personal emergency.
Grades
35% Pre-Mid-Term assignments and Mid-Term exam
65% Final exam and post-midterm assignments
COURSE SCHEDULE
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Jun 1
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Jul 1
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Jul 27
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Aug 3-5
Site plan & Precedent Research
Site plan & Precedent Research
Site plan & Precedent Research
Site plan & Precedent Research
Site Plan Pin-up review
Schematic Design & Program Analysis
Schematic Design & Program Analysis
Schematic Design: 2D & 3D schematics
Schematic Design: 2D & 3D schematics
Schematic Design: 2D & 3D schematics
Pre-Midterm review
Schematic Design: 3D general design
Schematic Design: 3D general design
Midterm
Details Section and Materials
Details Section and Materials
Details Section and Materials / 3D Models
Details Section and Materials / 3D Models
Design Development / Materials Model
Design Development / Materials Model
Design development / Site plan revision
Design development / Site plan revision
Design development: Pre-Final
Design development
Design development:
Design development
To be announced
Calendar dates are subject to change. Please contact appropriate offices for verification and updates. This calendar
includes official University holidays. Faculty is encouraged to make accommodations for students who wish to observe
religious holidays. Students should make their request known at the beginning of the semester in writing.