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LK0387

Design project - Composition and Materiality

The course is an intimate study of design where compositions of different materials in form, colour, texture and other characteristics comprise the medium. The design exercises are characterised by high complexity in interface situations between the functions, forms, ages and expressions of different materials. In the composition exercises, both built materials and vegetation are used, where the properties of the respective materials and their immediate impact and respective dynamics over time are exploited. The student will prepare design proposals where the expression and interaction of different materials are the main components. In experimental studies, the frame of reference is extended with understanding of origins and function-related characteristics of different materials. Questions about the materials relations to cost, durability and maintenance are also important.



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Information from the course leader

Welcome to the course!

The course introduction will take place on Thursday the 24th of March in Stora Sessionssalen in Slottet (Alnarp Castle) at 9.00.

On Monday the 28th of March we will start a series of light workshops, please be prepaired to work on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening that week (see preliminary schedule for some more detalis).

A study trip with to Stockholm with field work will take place in May, Monday 2nd - Thursday 5th (Friday 6th will not be scheduled). This trip is optional and we we will NOT make reservations for travel or accommodation (feel free to save money and stay with friends or family). You will travel individually to Stockholm (and pay for it) by train or whatever you choose. We will meet in Stockholm at 15.00 (preliminary time) on Monday and end our scheduled activities on Thursday around 14.00. You will meet landscape architects, make field work and have possibilities to go with teachers on site visits. More details will be published in the final schedule for the course.

The design project that is carried out in the later part of the course will be carried out in groups where the groups are responsible of time planning and project leading.

In the course we will push limits of our knowledge and to give the opportunity to elaborate design and material preferences within a set framework. In workshops and short exercises we will e g : explore how to experience spatial design by walking or investigate light/lighting and sound as means of outdoor design. A high rate of physical presence is required, as discussions and confrontations with peer students and supervisors are of great importance to elaborate your ideas.

Looking forward to seeing you !

Jitka Svensson/Stefan Lindberg

Course evaluation

The course evaluation is now closed

LK0387-40125 - Course evaluation report

Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.

Additional course evaluations for LK0387

Academic year 2023/2024

Design project - Composition and Materiality (LK0387-40035)

2024-03-20 - 2024-06-02

Academic year 2022/2023

Design project - Composition and Materiality (LK0387-40009)

2023-03-22 - 2023-06-04

Academic year 2020/2021

Design project - Composition and Materiality (LK0387-40074)

2021-03-24 - 2021-06-06

Syllabus and other information

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Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes The course is offered as a programme course: Landscape Architecture- Master's Programme Landscape Architecture Programme, Alnarp Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 74982 SEK Cycle: Master’s level (A1F)
Subject: Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture
Course code: LK0387 Application code: SLU-40125 Location: Alnarp Distance course: No Language: English Responsible department: Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management Pace: 100%