D E S I G N + C O N S T R U C T I O N II - W I N T E R 2 0 0 5
School of Architecture - McGill University
S. Lewerentz, Flower Pavilion, SWE. Photo © RLC
P R O F E S S O R • R I CA R D O L. C A S T R O, M R A I C
Teaching Assistant: Mr. Vedanta Balbahadur, M. Arch. 1 SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
PROJECT 1
TECTONIC EXPLORATIONS
PROJECT 1A (Group)
Tuesday, 04 January to Monday, 17 January 2005
2 weeks
Introduction and readings leading to class discussions on the ideas of:
1 A tourist information pavillion/shelter
2 A sensory device in concrete.
PROJECT 1B (Individual)
Tuesday, 04 January to Monday, 07 February 2003
5 weeks
Each member of the studio will conceive, design, and build a sensory device.
Subsequently, this device will inform the design of the second project of the semester:
a tourist information pavillion/shelter located in a strategic urban site.
CHARETTE: LANDSCAPE INTERVENTION WITH U DE M.
Tuesday 8 to Tuesday 15 February 2005
1 week
N.B. Spring Break: Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2005
PROJECT 2 (Individual)
Tuesday, 28 February to Monday 11 April. Final Crit: 11 April.
6 weeks
A TOURIST INFORMATION PAVILION/SHELTER AND CAFE BY THE WATER
This project will incorporate the tectonic exploration at 1:1 developed and built during the first part of the term.