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17890
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| Year |
5
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
5
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| Workload |
TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Arquitetura
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Entry requirements |
n.a.
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Learning outcomes |
The course aims to develop a deep understanding of phenomenology as applied to architecture and urbanism, emphasising the sensory, bodily, and emotional experience of spaces. Students will explore and apply phenomenological concepts such as intentionality, embodiment, dwelling, and the poetics of space in the development of architectural and urban projects. Through a theoretical and practical approach, students will acquire critical and practical skills to create environments that foster social interaction, emotional well-being, and sustainability, respecting human and natural scales. Teaching methods will combine lectures, critical analysis of contemporary projects, and practical design exercises, aiming to integrate theory and practice. Students will be encouraged to apply the knowledge gained in design exercises that address multisensory perception and the body-space relationship.
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Syllabus |
Introduction: Phenomenology as a foundation for understanding spatial experience. Concepts by Edmund Husserl, Martin Heidegger, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, and Gaston Bachelard.Body,
Movement, and Perception: The body as the centre of spatial experience. Movement, orientation, and interaction within architectural and urban spaces. The importance of the senses (vision, sound, touch) in creating multisensory environments.Public and Private Space: Phenomenology of urban space: scale, place, and social interaction. Private space: intimacy, dwelling, and daily life. A critical comparison of both through the phenomenological lens.
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Main Bibliography |
Bachelard, G. (1994). The poetics of space. Beacon Press. (Original work published 1958)
Heidegger, M. (1997). Construir, habitar, pensar. In M. Heidegger, Ensaios e conferências (pp. 107-128). Edições 70. (Original work published 1951)
Holl, S., Pallasmaa, J., & Pérez-Gómez, A. (2006). Questions of perception: Phenomenology of architecture. William Stout Publishers.
Merleau-Ponty, M. (2012). Phenomenology of perception (D. A. Landes, Trans.). Routledge. (Original work published 1945)
Siza Vieira, Á. (2000). Álvaro Siza: Complete works. Phaidon.
Zumthor, P. (2006). Atmospheres: Architectural environments, surrounding objects. Birkhäuser.
Ando, T. (2002). Tadao Ando: Conversations with students. Princeton Architectural Press.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The teaching methodologies combine lectures, discussion seminars, and analysis of key texts on phenomenology and architecture. The theoretical-practical sessions include critical analyses of contemporary projects and development of design exercises that explore the relationship between body, space, and senses. The design practice will focus on creating spaces that integrate phenomenological principles, emphasizing human scale, sustainability, and emotional well-being. The pedagogical model aligns with developing students' critical autonomy, encouraging the application of discussed concepts to practical solutions that address multisensory perception and urban and architectural sustainability.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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