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6.30. Capstone project II (Mandatory)

6.30.1. Justification ↑ Back to top

This course develops the architectural preliminary design (anteproyecto) of the student's own thesis project, building directly on the program and theoretical framework produced in Thesis I (AR401, prerequisite). Each student works under the individualized supervision of a thesis advisor whose expertise matches the chosen project typology, developing a design proposal that responds to the program, site context, and evidence-based design criteria through continuous and final evaluation.

6.30.2. Generales Goals ↑ Back to top

1. That the student develops a design concept and schematic design response to the architectural program defined in Thesis I.
2. That the student selects a thesis advisor whose expertise matches the chosen project's typology and technical scope.
3. The deliverables of this course are:

   [Partial:] Schematic design (site plan, floor plans, sections, massing studies) supported by an evidence-based design rationale.

   [Final:] A complete anteproyecto (preliminary design) package – plans, sections, elevations, and three-dimensional representation – with a design narrative, ready for executive-level development in Thesis III.

6.30.3. Contribution to Outcomes ↑ Back to top

AG-A04) Communicates effectively and inclusively with the architecture community and society through reports, design documentation, and presentations tailored to different audiences. (Assessment)

AG-A08) Understands the structural and environmental design problems associated with construction and the engineering of building design. (Assessment)

AG-A09) Creates architectural designs that satisfy aesthetic and technical requirements. (Assessment)

AG-A10) Conducts studies of complex problems using research methods, experimental design, data analysis, and information synthesis to reach valid conclusions. (Assessment)

6.30.4. Content ↑ Back to top

6.30.4.1. Architectural Preliminary Design (Anteproyecto) (60 hours) [Skills AG-A04,AG-A08,AG-A09,AG-A10] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (Ching, 2014b; Lawson, 2005; Ulrich, 1991)

Topics

1. Development of the architectural design concept and schematic design response to the thesis program (site plan, floor plans, sections, massing).
2. Evidence-informed design decision-making, including environmental, structural, and user-centered performance criteria, and – where the chosen typology is large-scale or complex – the specific design challenges of that building type.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a schematic design that responds to the architectural program and site context defined in Thesis I [Usage].
2. Select a thesis advisor whose expertise matches the project's typology and technical scope [Usage].
3. Apply evidence-based design criteria to justify key design decisions in the preliminary design [Usage].
4. Produce a complete anteproyecto package (plans, sections, elevations, three-dimensional views) ready for executive-level development [Usage].
5. Present the anteproyecto for formal advancement review [Usage].

6.30.5. Bibliography ↑ Back to top

Ching, F. D. K. (2014b). Architecture: Form, Space, and Order. Wiley, 4th edition.

Lawson, B. (2005). How Designers Think: The Design Process Demystified. Architectural Press, 4th edition.

Ulrich, R. S. (1991). Effects of interior design on wellness: Theory and recent scientific research. Journal of Health Care Interior Design.