ABB212 Architecture Design 4
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| Unit code: | ABB212 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| Equivalent(s): | DAB202 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $5,436 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ABB212 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| Equivalent: | DAB202 |
| Coordinator: | Alan Burden | alan.burden@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit provides you with an ability to develop architectural designs of reasonable complexity with particular focus on urban space, planning and form through an understanding of site specificities, topography, urban infrastructure and the natural landscape. In this unit you will undertake a small commercial and larger cultural design project. This builds on prior knowledge gained in the first year design studios. You will also be introduced to urban design expanding your previous knowledge of site planning. You will gain new skills in architectural design, urban analysis, and architectural drawing, modelling and visualisation toward the formal synthesis of buildings in urban settings.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Develop an architectural design proposition grounded in critical and reflective engagement with urban, cultural, and spatial contexts.
- Integrate spatial, structural, material, and environmental considerations to support design decision‑making within an architectural proposal
- Communicate architectural ideas, processes, and intentions clearly and persuasively through appropriate forms of visual, verbal, and/or material representation.
Content
Topics to be covered include:
- Methods for investigating urban, cultural, social, and spatial contexts
- Reading and interpreting site conditions, constraints, and opportunities
- Understanding architecture as a response to place, use, and context
- Translating contextual analysis into design positions and propositions
- Reflective design processes and iterative development
Learning Approaches
Your learning in this unit will be fostered by project-based learning in the studio setting. This unit will involve lectures, structured activities, seminar workshops and online activities. You will work individually and in teams both in the studio setting and externally.
You will be required to conduct research and prepare design propositions outside studio times. You will be required to display (pin-up or project to screen) your work and explain your design solutions in a group situation.
Your design outcomes will be evident through your design process involving the use of a range of techniques and media that include hand drawing and physical model-making.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
In this unit, feedback to students is provided in the following ways:
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in-class formative feedback will be given during the semester at key times to assist students in the development of their design projects
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criteria referenced assessment sheets
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Canvas general comments to cohort group
- collaborative peer feedback.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment will be based on two projects: a small commercial building and larger building both including an urban proposal and architectural design.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project 1 Commercial Building
A creative exploration of architectural ideas, concept design; building envelope and urban context response for a commercial building.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Project 2 Civic Building
An individual proposal for a medium-sized civic building developed into a resolved architectural design.
The Submission of 2 x A1 Presentation sheets and 10 x A3 Sheets is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There is no set text for this unit. Please refer to unit's Canvas website for other resources.
Risk Assessment Statement
You are required to have undertaken a J Block Workshop induction as part of this unit. Further information on this will be made available early in the semester.
All students and staff are required to complete the FoE General Health and Safety Induction course for access to campus buildings and facilities. This must be completed online.
There are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.AB05 Bachelor of Architectural Design
- Apply theoretical, practical and cultural knowledge and skills in architecture.
Relates to: Project 1 Commercial Building, Project 2 Civic Building - Design and critically evaluate sustainable and creative architectural solutions to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges.
Relates to: Project 1 Commercial Building, Project 2 Civic Building - Communicate architectural knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Project 1 Commercial Building, Project 2 Civic Building - Plan, develop and complete architectural research and projects.
Relates to: Project 1 Commercial Building, Project 2 Civic Building - Reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative.
Relates to: Project 1 Commercial Building, Project 2 Civic Building