Topic outline

  • Welcome to the course!


    Course overview

    The Researching Space course (9 cr) introduces research-based approaches and methods for analysis and design of space. Emphasis is particularly on human-centred, collaborative and conceptual design as applied to interior space. Teaching comprises lectures, weekly reading and design assignments focusing on topical themes in spatial design studies and practice. Students complete a design project on a study case that combines space and services. They map the current state and future trends in the topic area and research the user needs, identify a design problem to focus on, generate alternative solution ideas and produce a more detailed design. Along the way, they learn about and rehearse the utilisation of research-based approaches and methods relevant to spatial designers. The main themes in 2024 are:

    • Cultural meanings of exercise spaces
    • Design concepts and conceptual design
    • Design for wellbeing
    • Inclusive design

    The design project in 2024

    The design project focuses on new spatial concepts for exercise spaces. The course is realised in collaboration with UniSport. More information at course start.

    Practicalities

    • The course starts on Wed 24 April and ends on Fri 31 May 2024
    • Teaching takes place Wed and Fri between 9:15–15:00 in Väre, room Q203
    • Total workload of 243 hours means almost full time study during the period
    • See the schedule for more details

    Contact
    Antti Pirinen
    antti.pirinen@aalto.fi

    Rute Morais Peixoto
    rute.moraispeixoto@aalto.fi