Course syllabus

Skandinavisk arkitektur och stadsbyggnad I
An Outline of Scandinavian Architecture and Urbanism I

ABFF01, 7,5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2023/24
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2023-02-13

General Information

Elective for: A4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The course aims to give the student an understanding of and a basic knowledge of the form, traditions and development of Scandinavian architecture.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

have a basic knowledge of the ideas, character and styles of Scandiniavian architecture and urban planning

• understand and be able to apply central concepts in communicating and discussing developmental and formation ideas of architecture and urbanism.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

develop his or her critical thinking.

• be able to argue convincingly
• work alone and in groups
• understand and review functional, technical and aesthetic qualities in Scandinavian architecture and urbanism
• analyze both in graphic and in text different qualities in Scandinavian architecture

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• show an ability to understand and discuss qualities in Scandinavian architecture and urbanism,
• be able to evaluate and analyze architectural qualities in existing Scandinavian architecture.

Contents

The course is based on historical and contemporary research in the subject of Scandinavian architecture and urbanism. It aims to provide an introduction to research methodology and orientation towards the broader theme of Scandinavian architecture and urbanism. The course will include both group work and individual exercises where the opportunity to deepen the knowledge in specific areas is given depending on the course theme which may vary from year to year.

The course promotes knowledge of Scandinavian arcitecture and urban planning from different historical eras in different scales that are presented through both well-known key objects and lesser-known buildings and their architects. We discuss and explore the normative understanding of Scandinavian architecture. Is there a stated norm and can one speak in terms of representative Scandinavian architecture?

 

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U,G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: To obtain a passing mark each student must have approved submissions and at least 80 % active presence at seminars, lectures and examinations.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• ATHA10 The Theory and History of Architecture II (Year 2) or ATHA25 The Theory and History of Architecture IV (Year 2)
• ATHF01 The Theory and History of Architecture V
• ATHF05 The Theory and History of Architecture VI
• ASBF05 The Fundamentals of Urban Design

The number of participants is limited to: 30
Selection: Completed university credits within the programme. Priority is given to students enrolled on programmes that include the course in their curriculum.
The course might be cancelled: If the number of applicants is less than 12.
The course overlaps following course/s: ABF111

Reading list

• Lund, Nils-Ole: Nordic architecture. Arkitektens forlag, 2008.
• Supplementary literature for seminars and on methodology may occur.
• Nilsson, Kjell, Weber, Ryan & Rohrer, lisa: Green Visions Green Space Planning and Design in Nordic Cities. Arvinius and Orfeus Publishers, 2021.
• Halén, Widar & Wickman, Kerstin (red.): Scandinavian design beyond the myth: fifty years of design from the Nordic countries. Stockholm: Arvinius/Form, 2006.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Paulina Prieto de la Fuente, paulina.prieto_de_la_fuente@arkitektur.lth.se
Course coordinator: Anna Wahlöö, anna.wahloo@arkitektur.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.abm.lth.se
Further information: Shorter study visits/excursions may occur during the course, at cost. The course is given parallel to the course TFRG75.