This module aims to provide an inclusive Asian urbanism framework to the understanding of urban design and environmental form. It is useful not only for the explanation of historical roots and representation of urbanism and heritage of the contemporary, but also for meaningful spatial interventions in the future. Module objectives include:
1. Students will learn to deepen thoughts involving inclusive Asian city origin(s) and analytical epistemology;
2. Students will learn to articulate Taiwanese Sustainable Urbanism and stay connected to an Asia-focused pedagogy that apply in the local context; and
3. Students will learn to formulate their own syncretic morphological framework for conducting independent studies centred on Vertical Asian Cities. This may also include architectural and urban history, biomimicry system design and environmentally sustainable related urbanism and cultural-ecological development on proto-typing for future vernacular architecture.This module aims to provide an integral Asian urbanism framework to the understanding of urban design and environmental form. It is useful not only for the explanation of historical roots and representation of urbanism and heritage of the contemporary, but also for meaningful spatial interventions in the future. Module objectives include:
1. Students will learn to deep thoughts involving inclusive Asian city origin(s) and analytical epistemology;
2. Students will learn to articulate Taiwanese Sustainable Urbanism and stay connected to an Asia-focused pedagogy that applies in the local context; and
3. Students will learn to formulate their own syncretic morphological framework for conducting independent studies centred on Vertical Asian Cities. This may also include architectural and urban history, biomimicry system design and environmentally sustainable related urbanism and cultural-ecological development on proto-typing for future vernacular architecture.
關於現代建築的討論，長久以來，一直都是圍繞著以歐美為中心的言說與論述；在這樣的觀點之下，其他國家相對地就成為接受現代建築洗禮的地區，而自然地，也就被視為現代建築發展過程中的邊緣地帶。以科學革命為發端，藉由技術與資本的力量，形塑當前生活形態的現代文明，雖然是起源於西歐，然而，近年來，當現代文明的弊病逐漸呈現而開始受到批判的時候，對於現代建築的反思，也開始讓我們從一元的觀點轉為多元的視野，同時看到各種不同文化下的現代建築發展過程，亞洲的建築與都市就是在這多元文化的觀點之下漸漸受到世界的注目，其中近年來，隨著亞洲經濟力的提高，日本與中國現代建築的崛起，更說明了這個現象。
面對亞洲現代建築與都市的發展過程，本課程將涵蓋亞洲的空間領域分為不同的單元，藉由這些區域的建築與都市的研究與討論，希望能對亞洲建築與都市有更為細緻的認識，從而理解台灣現代建築在亞洲文化中的特性，並勾勒出台灣對於亞洲現代建築與都市的自我觀點。
Discussions about modern construction have long been surrounded by European and American-centered speeches and discussions; under such a view, other countries have become relatively areas for receiving modern construction baptism, and naturally, they are regarded as edge belts in the development of modern construction. Taking the scientific revolution as the starting point, the modern civilization that shaped the current living conditions through the power of technology and capital originated in Western Europe, however, in recent years, when the ills of modern civilization gradually appeared and began to be criticized, the reflection on modern architecture has also begun to transform us from a one-native perspective. With a diverse perspective, we also see the development process of modern construction under different cultures. Asia's architecture and cities have gradually attracted the attention of the world under the view of this diverse culture. In recent years, with the improvement of Asia's economic power, the rise of modern construction in Japan and China has further illustrated this phenomenon.
Faced with the development process of modern construction and urbanization in Asia, this course will divide the space areas of Asia into different units. Through the research and discussion of buildings and cities in these regions, we hope to have a more detailed understanding of Asian architecture and cities, so as to understand the characteristics of modern construction in Taiwan in Asian culture, and outline Taiwan’s self-view of modern construction in Asia and the city.
Detail list to be provided in Wk1.
AlSayyad, N. (ed.) (2001) Hybrid Urbanism: On the Identity Discourse and the Built
Environment. USA: Praeger Publishers.
Barrie, T. (2010) The Sacred In-Between – The Mediating Roles of Architecture. New York: Routledge.
Bhabha, H. K. [1994] (2004) The Location of Culture. (New edition) London & New York: Routledge.
Biomimicry Education and Network. http://ben.biomimicry.net/curricula-and-resources/ accessed 2014/6/17
Cohen, A.P. [1985] (2001) The Symbolic Construction of Community. London & New York:
Routledge.
Cohen, A.P. and Fukui, K. (eds.) (1993) Humanising the City: Social Contexts of Urban Life at the Turn of the Millennium. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Feld, S. & Basso, K. (1996) Senses of Place. Santa Fe, New Mexico: School of American Research Press.
Kostof, S. [1985] (1995) A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals. (2nd edition) Oxford: Oxford University Press.
_________ [1991] (1999) The City Shaped: Urban Patterns and Meanings Through History. (2nd edition) New York: Thames & Hudson.
_________ [1992) (2005) The City Assembled: Elements of Urban Form through History. (2nd printing) New York: Thames & Hudson.
Lefebvre, H. (2004) Rhythmanalysis – Space, Time and Everyday Life. Translated by Stuart Elden and Gerald Moore. NY: Continuum.
Lilley, K. D. (2009) CITY AND COSMOS – The Medieval World in Urban Form. London: Reaktion Books Ltd.
Low, S.M. and Lawrence-Zuniga, D. (eds.) (2003) The anthropology of space and place: locating culture. MA: Blackwell Publishing.
Marcus, J., et. al. (eds.) (2008) The Ancient City – New Perspectives on Urbanism in
the Old and New World. Santa Fe, New Mexico: School for Advanced Research Press.
Moore, K. D. (ed.). (2000) Culture – Meaning – Architecture: Critical reflections on the work of Amos Rapoport. England: Ashgate Publishing Ltd.
Moor, M. and Rowland, J. (eds.) (2006) Urban Design Futures. London: Routledge.
Mostafavi, M. and Doherty, G. (eds.)
Detail list to be provided in Wk1.
AlSayyad, N. (ed.) (2001) Hybrid Urbanism: On the Identity Discourse and the Built
Environment. USA: Praeger Publishers.
Barrie, T. (2010) The Sacred In-Between – The Mediating Roles of Architecture. New York: Routledge.
Bhabha, H. K. [1994] (2004) The Location of Culture. (New edition) London & New York: Routledge.
Biomimicry Education and Network. http://ben.biomimicry.net/curricula-and-resources/ accessed 2014/6/17
Cohen, A.P. [1985] (2001) The Symbolic Construction of Community. London & New York:
Routledge.
Cohen, A.P. and Fukui, K. (eds.) (1993) Humanising the City: Social Contexts of Urban Life at the Turn of the Millennium. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Feld, S. & Basso, K. (1996) Senses of Place. Santa Fe, New Mexico: School of American Research Press.
Kostof, S. [1985] (1995) A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals. (2nd edition) Oxford: Oxford University Press.
_________ [1991] (1999) The City Shaped: Urban Patterns and Meanings Through History. (2nd edition) New York: Thames & Hudson.
_________ [1992) (2005) The City Assembled: Elements of Urban Form through History. (2nd printing) New York: Thames & Hudson.
Lefebvre, H. (2004) Rhythmanalysis – Space, Time and Everyday Life. Translated by Stuart Elden and Gerald Moore. NY: Continuum.
Lilley, K. D. (2009) CITY AND COSMOS – The Medieval World in Urban Form. London: Reaktion Books Ltd.
Low, S.M. and Lawrence-Zuniga, D. (eds.) (2003) The anthropology of space and place: locating culture. MA: Blackwell Publishing.
Marcus, J., et. al. (eds.) (2008) The Ancient City – New Perspectives on Urbanism in
the Old and New World. Santa Fe, New Mexico: School for Advanced Research Press.
Moore, K. D. (ed.). (2000) Culture – Meaning – Architecture: Critical reflections on the work of Amos Rapoport. England: Ashgate Publishing Ltd.
Moor, M. and Rowland, J. (eds.) (2006) Urban Design Futures. London: Routledge.
Mostafavi, M. and Doherty, G. (eds.)
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and ParticipationAttendance and Participation Attendance and Participation |
20 | Individual grading is based on learning attitudes, performance and demonstrated ability for self-improvements. Extra 10% will be rewarded for criticality and innovation. |
| Group AssignmentsGroup Assignments Group Assignments |
50 | Studio One: Weaving Urban Heritage Into Sustainable City (15%); Studio Two: Taiwanese Sustainable Urbanism (35%) |
| Individual AssignmentsIndividual Assignments Individual Assignments |
30 | Individual Presentation (10%); Written Essay (20%) |
