Duration
128h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in architecture (120 ECTS) | 10 crédits |
Lecturer
Patrick Bribosia, Pierre Hallot, Pierre-André Jouan, Philippe Sosnowska
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This "experiential" workshop is structured around two main actions. The first involves a preliminary study of a heritage property. This includes an analysis of the context, an approach to the history of the site over time, an understanding of construction techniques and, finally, the identification of pathologies. The second, based on this preliminary study, will enable us to draw up a project outline and develop certain key stages. The project will be aimed at the conservation/restoration and rehabilitation of a selected part of the ensemble studied. This approach is fully in line with the approach taught in the rewriting course.
Site visits and a hands-on approach to construction (active participation in the assembly, cleaning, etc. of masonry or other structures) will diversify the pedagogical approaches and fully anchor this workshop in an experiential dynamic.
This workshop meets the four transversal axes of reflection developed by the Faculty of Architecture. Investing in a building, maintaining it and bringing it up to standard are all part and parcel of the notion of sustainability. Investing in a pre-existing building while developing a contemporary architectural project is an opportunity to develop the architect's creative dimension, and to establish a sensitive dialogue between old and new. It also means adding value to the property by developing technical, functional and organizational solutions with all the necessary creativity. This approach relies on the mastery of a range of digital technologies, notably graphic data acquisition and computer-aided design. Maintaining and transforming "old" buildings is an integral part of current social debates and heritage policies.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
You'll learn the principles of the disciplines covered by the workshop and their specific methodologies (geometric documentation, building archaeology) through theoretical input, but also through contact with heritage professionals.
You will have the opportunity to acquire, implement and experiment in a practical way with the recording and reading tools of the various disciplines mobilized in this workshop.
You will need to be able to draw up a synthesis of all the data collected in the field, in archives and in bibliographical research. This synthesis will take the form of an oral presentation on site and a preliminary study report.
On the basis of the most convincing elements identified in the preliminary studies, you will develop and implement a high-quality architectural project that takes into account the rich heritage of the building in question.
At the end of this workshop, you will have developed and enriched your creative process based on the existing building.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The work will take place mainly in situ and in workshops. Library research will enrich the reflections carried out during this exercise. Depending on the site involved, old documentary sources held in various archives may also be mobilized. Finally, students will be introduced to restoration projects and techniques through lectures, visits to different sites by experts from outside the Faculty of Architecture, and, above all, through the realization of a project. A day of practical workshops will enable you to meet heritage craftsmen and learn about certain technical aspects of restoration.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
The teaching method is mainly face-to-face. Exchanges via the MIRO platform are also envisaged as a complement. This possibility will be discussed with the entire workshop group.
During the first sessions, you will be asked to draw up a list of specific objectives in line with your personal affinities, based on a presentation of the various disciplines and themes covered in the workshop. In this way, you can choose to investigate in greater depth a particular aspect of the preliminary study or rehabilitation project. As a result, you'll be assessed on a more targeted basis than previously defined. The teaching team will help you choose these specific objectives, which should be seen as an individual challenge to be met throughout the course.
Recommended or required readings
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Formative and certification evaluation during the course of the teaching carried out, on the one hand, on the basis of the graphic and written production proposed by the student (reading and visit form, statements, report summarizing the results of the preliminary study), and, on the other hand, on the presentation of a preliminary project and a project before a jury.
The evaluation criteria are presented during the course and before the jury.
Critical feedback on the students' work during the presentation.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Prof. Philippe Sosnowska
philippe.sosnowska@uliege.be
Téléphone 04 242 7946
Patrick Bribosia
patrick.bribosia@uliege.be
Téléphone
Prof. Pierre Hallot
p.hallot@uliege.be
Téléphone 04 366 5633 - 0499 298768 (in case of emergency)
Please prefer the email communication.