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Course Name Architecture Design Studio ? VI
Course Code 25ARC501
Program 5-Year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Semester 9
Credits 14
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Module 1: Urban Design Theory

Introduction to urban design principles: imageability (Kevin Lynch), place-making, human scale, connectivity; History and evolution of urban design in India and globally; Theories & paradigms: Garden Cities, New Urbanism, Tactical Urbanism, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD); Precedent studies: Jan Gehl, William Whyte, Charles Correa, and Indian urban interventions.

Module 2: Urban Mapping & Contextual Analysis

On-site urban analysis: land use, circulation, built form, open spaces, infrastructure, socio-economic profiling; GIS-based mapping for layered understanding of urban conditions; Identifying problems and potentials in selected urban districts.

Module 3: Urban Design Studio

Project Brief: Design a district-level urban intervention (e.g., neighborhood revitalization, transit hub precinct, waterfront development or heritage district etc) with focus on multi-scalar design, public realm activation; mobility & accessibility: pedestrian-first streets, NMT networks, transit integration; sustainability: water-sensitive urban design, green infrastructure; inclusive design: responding to diverse community needs.

Module 4: Seva – Participatory Urban Engagement

Community engagement workshops with local stakeholders (residents, shop owners, NGOs); Surveys & interviews to gather user inputs; Prototyping small-scale interventions (tactical urbanism pilots: pop-up plazas, wayfinding, street furniture).

Module 5: Final Documentation & Presentation

Portfolio compilation: design process, analysis, and final proposals; Preparation of urban design report: narrative, drawings, guidelines; Public presentation: presenting to stakeholders, faculty, and urban experts.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

  • To introduce students to urban design theory and its role in shaping livable, resilient, and inclusive cities.
  • To develop analytical and design skills for urban environments, ranging from streetscapes to district-scale interventions.
  • To sensitize students to equity, inclusivity, and sustainability in urban design.
  • To foster community engagement (Seva) by involving students in participatory processes with local stakeholders.
  • To integrate urban infrastructure, landscape, and mobility strategies within urban design proposals.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

CO1:

Demonstrate understanding of urban design principles, history, and theories in the Indian and global context.

CO2 :

Analyze urban morphology, public spaces, mobility networks, and community needs through on-ground studies and mapping.

CO3:

Develop design proposals for urban districts that are contextually rooted, inclusive, and environmentally responsive.

CO4:

Engage in community-driven design (Seva) through participatory workshops and field engagement.

CO5:

Communicate urban design ideas effectively using multi-scalar drawings, analytical diagrams, narratives, and models.

 

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

PO11

PSO1

PSO2

PSO3

CO1

3

3

2

3

3

3

3

2

1

–

2

3

–

–

CO2

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

–

2

3

3

3

CO3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

3

3

3

3

CO4

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

2

3

3

3

3

CO5

3

2

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern

 

Assessment

Internal/External

Weightage

Continuous Assessment

Internal

30%

Mid-Semester Jury

Internal

20%

End-Semester Jury

External

50%

Text Books / References

Reading Material

  1. Kevin Lynch, The Image of the City. MIT Press.
  2. Jan Gehl, Cities for People. Island Press.
  3. Carmona et al., Public Places – Urban Spaces. Routledge.
  4. Charles Correa, A Place in the Shade. Penguin.
  5. William H. Whyte, The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces. Project for Public Spaces.
  6. National Urban Design Guidelines – MoHUA, India.

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