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Overview
Every year, the Subjective Tectonics program questions, celebrate, and experiment with a typical element of Brazilian architecture. For this edition, the element of our focus will be the roof (or teto, in Portuguese).
Cover, ceiling, soffit, canopy, awning, overhead, overhang, cap, dome, vault, pergola, marquee – the ‘roof’ can take many forms and meanings as the physical act of providing shelter is the most quintessential definition of creating architecture. Roofs cover and demarcate space both physically and symbolically.
Architectural Association Visiting School Rio will expose these processes by drawing and redrawing the roofs of several urban spaces around the city.
Features
The course will start with lectures on the history and architecture of Rio de Janeiro, followed by expert workshops on experimental fieldwork, drawing techniques, and exhibition-making. It will also have renowned architects talking about theories and practices of urban space.
Students will be grouped into small teams to work collaboratively. Group work will be supported by hands-on teaching through individual tutorials and constructive reviews. The workshop will culminate in a public exhibition of small- and large-scale drawings, produced during the course.
Programme Structure
Prominent features of the course / skills developed:- Experimental drawing and fieldwork techniques
- Public exhibition showing group and individual work
- Lecture series with guest lecturers based locally and from abroad
- Design tutorials with course directors
- Conceptual reflection on tectonics, architecture, and the city
- Guided visits and critical observation of seminal locations in Rio de Janeiro
- Hosted by an art institution deeply connected to grassroots organisations of a culturally significant neighbourhood
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Disciplines
Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Landscape ArchitectureWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The workshop is open to current architecture and design students, PhD candidates and young professionals. Software Requirements: Adobe Creative Suite, CAD. Plaster casting materials will be provided by the workshop.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents695 GBP / full≈ 695 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents695 GBP / full≈ 695 GBP / full
Living costs
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
2168 - 3233 BRL / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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