The Persistent Foundations of Architectural Design: A Methodological Approach to Form, Space, and Composition in Basic Workshop J at the University of Lima

Abstract

Regardless of the complexity of an architectural project, decisions regarding the organization of form occur at all scales. The methodological proposal of Basic Workshop J at the University of Lima emphasizes, as the foundation for architectural design training, the cultivation of compositional skills and geometric proficiency centered on the creation of form and space. Through a series of exercises, the workshop guides students to make informed decisions by identifying fundamental geometric elements, which shape the figure, form, order, and architectural space. This process culminates in exploring the interplay of form, composition, and their interaction with topography.

Presenters

Sebastian Tejeda
Auxiliary Professor and Design Workshop Coordinator, Architecture, Universidad de Lima, Lima, Peru

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Design Education

KEYWORDS

Design, Form, Geometry, Composition, Architecture, Design, Education