In many areas, architecture is a collaborative effort, involving individuals and groups with spatial skills who work together to create spaces of any scale. Over the years, discussions on architectural design have recognized the importance of participation in the design process, highlighting the designer's role as a facilitator, particularly in the context of underprivileged areas. In such areas, the sociocultural and economic context can create unique challenges for education and overall children’s growth. However, such contexts also create opportunities for different types of learning spaces to emerge.
This studio examines the role of architects in facilitating place-making processes by capitalizing on existing potentials through co-design methods and focusing on the exploration of building materials. The task involves designing learning spaces in an underprivileged context that complement and enhance existing systems of learning. Students will use various tools and methods to understand the physical and social context, expand the given program, work with different building materials, and develop a library of architectural designs through user engagement. During the whole design process building materials become a tool to achieve the desired architectural quality of space.
