MArch
AR5806 Architectural Design Research Report
The module supports design thesis by critically exploring significant issues to architecture involving social, political, cultural, environmental, economic and technological consideration. Key activities include: (a) Research embodying the acquisition of knowledge through precedent studies and literature. (b) Critique and evaluation of acquired knowledge. (c) Problem Statement mapping the fundamental aspects of the issues. (d) Hypothesis delineated in terms of a small set of no more than three key issues that can be addressed through architectural intervention. (e) Programme Formulation. (f) Site Selection. (g) Preliminary Design Studies.