BUILDING TYPOLOGIES

This course centers on three concepts: building type, spatial pattern, and material phenomenology. 'Building type' refers to generic forms composed of sub-components with specific interrelations shaped by climate, lifestyle needs, and cultural aspirations. These types spatialize human relationships and embed ways of life within their configurations. 'Spatial pattern' refers to the unique spatial characteristics resulting from each sub-component form, influencing inhabitation possibilities and reflecting historical patterns of living. When combined with building type, spatial pattern adds specificity to the form experience. 'Material phenomenology' explores how materiality influences spatial experiences, encompassing the materials themselves and their assembly systems. Together with type and pattern, materiality enhances the specificity of the form experience. These three elements—type, pattern, and materiality—are closely tied to human behavior in space, offering distinct affordances that influence everyday practices. The course aims to equip students with the skills to experiment with and understand these concepts, enabling them to create spatial configurations aligned with contemporary lifestyles.