Sveučilište u Splitu - Fakultet građevinarstva, arhitekture i geodezije University of Split - Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Geodesy

Academic Staff:

• Dinko Peračić, Assistant Professor - Head of Department
• Neno Kezić, Full Professor, tenure
• Hrvoje Njirić, Full Professor, tenure
• Sanja Matijević Barčot Ph.D., Assistant Professor
• Iva Letilović, Assistant Professor (50%)
• Toma Plejić, Assistant Professor (50%)
• Ana Kuzmanić, Assistant Professor
• Jakša Kalajžić, Assistant Professor (50%)
• Saša Randić M.Phil., Assistant Professor (50%)
• Davor Bušnja, Assistant Professor (50%)
• Samantha Džanko, Assistant

Learning outcomes: 

Undergraduate Study of Architecture and Urban Planning

Introduction to Architectural Design 1 – a student will be able to:

• Analyse the spatial and programmatic elements of an assignment
• Examine the interrelations of the specified elements with regard to various aspects of architectural space
• Analyse the different elements of the section as part of the architectural design
• Examine the dimensions and relations in architecture with regard to scale
• Identify the spatial repercussions of various dimensions and positions of apertures
• Analyse the experience of space through movement
• Design the concept and architectural structure with a simple organisation
• Examine dimensions and relations in architecture: function, movement, the relationship between the exterior and the interior
• Using reference architectural examples, apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to solving spatial problems

Typology and Form in Architecture 1 – a student will be able to:

• Analyse the typological significance of locations within the natural and the built environment
• Categorise typological and morphological architectural aspects, from the prehistoric to the contemporary ones
• Identify the architectural principles as embodied in select examples of historic architecture
• Analyse the relationship between the plan view and the section in architecture
• Interrelate the function of a building with its typological characteristics

Drawing 1 – a student will be able to:

• Distinguish between the various phases of creating a freehand drawing
• Create a freehand drawing according to a model, in order to develop the ability of visual perception
• Analyse visual stimuli
• Examine the drawing as a language which allows for the analogue expression, communication and description of a particular matter
• Develop the ability of visual thinking and expression in the language of visual speech, i.e. the drawing

Introduction to Architectural Design 2 – a student will be able to:

• Explore and analyse the interrelations of the specified elements with regard to programme, users, location and cultural and social context
• Synthesise the factors that influence the development of the architectural concept
• Create diagrams as the basic elements of the communication of a concept
• Create an architectural design which follows the formulated concept in terms of the organisation of content and spatial characteristics
• Compare the different ways of organising an architectural complex
• Study the dimensions and relations in architecture: function, movement, the relationship between the exterior and the interior
• Anticipate the primary role of structure and material within a design; apply various project presentation methods
• Using reference architectural examples, apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to solving spatial problems

Typology and Form in Architecture 2 – a student will be able to: 

• Compare particular lifestyles with the design of the spaces in which they take place
• Categorise and re-examine the typology of housing units and residential buildings throughout history
• Compare types of housing units
• Differentiate between types of multi-family residential buildings
• Analyse the specified living space and its content

Drawing 2 – a student will be able to:

• Differentiate between the various methods and phases of creating a freehand drawing using a number of techniques
• Create a freehand drawing of an object, the interior and the exterior, thereby developing the ability of visual perception
• Devise one’s own visual expression
• Examine one’s own visual language
• Develop the ability of visual thinking and expression of visual speech through the use of various drawing techniques

Computer - Aided Architectural Design 1 – a student will be able to:

• Explore the basic software applications for writing, calculation and presentation and their possibilities

• Integrate the possibilities inherent to the use of computers and computer graphics into the process of creating architectural designs
• Assess the possibilities of using raster graphics software in the creation and presentation of architectural designs
• Create an architectural drawing using 2D vector and graphics software

Computer - Aided Architectural Design 2 – a student will be able to: 

• Explore the possibilities of software applications for computer-aided 3D modelling and visualisation

• Integrate the possibilities inherent to the use of computers and computer graphics into the process of creating architectural designs
• Assess the possibilities of using certain types of 3D raster and vector graphics software in the creation and presentation of architectural designs
• Create a drawing using 3D vector and graphics software

Architectural Design Workshop 1 – a student will be able to:

• Analyse a specific location for building a family house
• Assess the influence of the atmospheric and climate elements on the positioning and orientation of the house on a land plot
• Integrate knowledge of anthropometric measures, occupiable surfaces/spaces and the characteristics of functional complexes into the architectural design of a family house
• Choose the suitable type of structure and material for building a family house on a specific location
• Design a family house on a specified location
• Present the project to guest critics and professors

Typology and Form in Architecture 3 – a student will be able to:

• Analyse the typological characteristics of public facilities (school buildings, buildings for sports or healthcare purposes)
• Identify the effect of a particular location on the architectural design of a specific type of public facility (school buildings, buildings for sports or healthcare purposes)
• Identify the main parameters of the architectural design of a public facility (a school building, a building for sports or healthcare purposes)
• Analyse the elements of spatial organization and functional complexes of a specific type of public facility (school buildings, buildings for sports or healthcare purposes)

Visual Design – a student will be able to:

• Distinguish between the basic elements of form
• Analyse the basic visual elements
• Apply the basic principles of composition
• Assess the role of the elements of form in visual and spatial design
• Independently create simple 2D and 3D compositional complexes using various design methods
• Integrate the knowledge of the fundamental principles of perception and visual design into the process of architectural design

Architectural Presentation – a student will be able to:

• Identify the conceptual tenets of a project and create visualisations used to clearly present it
• Differentiate between the methods and types of 2D graphic visualisations of each phase of the creation of an architectural project
• Combine various methods of the presentation of an architectural project in all work phases, in order to create the most informative presentation of the project
• Examine the influence of a particular type of project visualisation (2D visualisation, 3D model, multimedia visualisation) on its interpretation by various potential users and simulated investors
• Design, draw and present the complete graphic material for an architectural project, in the form of a printed booklet, model and multimedia presentation

Architectural Design Workshop 2 – a student will be able to:

• Analyse a building typology in its encountered context
• Examine (vehicle and pedestrian) traffic streams and assess the potential types of users
• Integrate the occupiable surfaces/spaces and the characteristics of the functional complexes of a housing unit and of the types and interrelations of the different spaces functionally linked to a multi-family residential building into an architectural project
• Assess the influence of the atmospheric and climate elements on the spatial organisation, positioning and orientation of housing units as parts, and of the multi-family residential building as a whole
• Categorise the various typologies of multi-family residential buildings according to the type of common communications, ground-plan characteristics, the height of structures and the position of the building on the site
• Examine the spatial relations between a multi-family residential building and the urban structure
• Analyse the elements of the flexibility and the characteristics of a housing unit system
• Examine the use of certain types of structures, materials and equipment in building a multi-family residential building on a specific location
• Design a multi-family residential building on a specified location

Typology and Form in Architecture 4 – a student will be able to:

• Analyse and categorise the typological characteristics of non-residential public facilities (museums, libraries, cinemas, concert halls, commercial, office and industrial buildings)
• Identify the effect of a particular location on the architectural design of a certain type of public facility
• Identify the main parameters of the architectural design of a public facility
• Analyse the elements of spatial organisation and functional complexes of the individual types of public facilities
• Integrate elements of architectural composition into the designs of public facilities

Architectural Design Workshop 3 – a student will be able to:

• Compare the algorithms of various types of public facilities according to their purpose and structure
• Analyse the typological transformations of various types of public facilities
• Anticipate the functional, building and technological complexities in the process related to the design of public facilities and the applicable laws and regulations
• Integrate the knowledge of interior layout systems, the characteristics of specific functional groups, the hierarchy of spatial significance, the ability to detect the spatial dominant, the elements of a building’s layout and the methods of blending into a certain space into the architectural design of public facilities
• Identify the influence and significance of public facilities in their social, spatial and temporal context
• Plan the conservation of the landscape/environment and a dialogue with it
• Create the preliminary design of a simple public facility with a complex structural system

Architectural Design Workshop 4 – Final Work – a student will be able to:

• Create the preliminary design of a public facility with a complex structure
• Integrate building physics with the structural and installation-related aspects of a project into a coherent architectural design
• Create the working design of a public facility with a complex structure
• Present a project in its various phases, from the preliminary urban-planning and architectural solution to the technical details

Graduate Study of Architecture and Urban Planning

Graduate Design Studio 1 – a student will be able to:

• analyze and valorize the spatial context of a given location, considering factors such as site history, culture, and physical characteristics,
• creatively interpret design tasks, demonstrating an innovative approach to architectural solutions,
• perceive and address various aspects of the architectural programme and location conditions, demonstrating competence in solving complex architectural-urban planning tasks,
• analyze design tasks and articulate them into a cohesive spatial concept, integrating design principles and considerations into a well-defined architectural vision,
• create a comprehensive architectural design project for a complex program in a demanding location, aligning with prior analyses of the location and program, research of reference situations, and an individual conceptual discourse.

Contemporary Architecture – a student will be able to:

• analyze and evaluate key processes in the development of contemporary architecture.
• identify essential segments of the architectural design process through examples of significant architectural works by relevant authors.
• develop a well-reasoned framework of criteria that critically influence an appropriate design response to specific architectural tasks in various contextual conditions.
• analyze the thoughts and bodies of work of significant figures in the global architectural scene.
• critically assess their own architectural projects in accordance with their personal criteria and creative impulses, using an established and reasoned framework of criteria.

Graduate Design Studio 2 – a student will be able to:

• develop advanced analytical skills to critically assess project programs and contextual conditions, enabling the student to navigate and solve complex architectural and architectural-urban challenges,
• demonstrate proficiency in addressing diverse architectural typologies and morphologies, fostering the ability to shape spaces that respond innovatively to various design contexts,
• cultivate the capacity to independently create innovative tools tailored for approaching spatial challenges inherent in complex urban and spatial planning tasks,
• synthesize data from program analysis, contextual survey, research on precedent architectural examples to inform the design concept,
• create a design proposal for a building of a complex program situated in a challenging location, showcasing the ability to translate analytical insights and synthesized information into a coherent architectural design.

Graduate Design Studio 3 – a student will be able to:

• analyze all determining elements of the spatial, infrastructural, economic, and social context of the city, part of the city, or settlement addressed by the project.
• critically evaluate current spatial policies and existing planning documentation to define strategic and/or detailed proposals for modification.
• interdisciplinarily address the repercussions of all social, economic, political, infrastructural, and other issues, tasks, and problems specific to the urban area.
• create a proposal for an urban planning and architectural project, offering design solutions for the issues identified through an analysis of the broader context.
• demonstrate advanced skills in utilizing typologically and morphologically different types of construction to shape and define high-quality urban spaces.
• develop specific planning and design tools for approaching diverse spatial problems in a complex architectural and planning task.

Interior Design - a student will be able to:

• analyze and evaluate the existing interior space designated for intervention,
• differentiate between methods and approaches for intervening in an existing internal architectural space,
• analyze project tasks and explore possibilities for interpreting them within spatial concepts,
• determine an architectural intervention approach in interior spaces based on analysis results, research findings, project programs, and conceptual discourse,
• develop a comprehensive project for interior space design.

BIM (Building Information Modelling) - a student will achieve:

• knowledge of methods and techniques for data storage, structuring, archiving, and backup.
• ability to create drawings, templates for drawings, site plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, etc.
• knowledge of methods and techniques for standardizing and unifying styles for all scales (dimensions, text, hatching, element labels, spaces, doors, and windows, etc.).
• ability to create and standardize a library of bim elements.
• reation of "smart" tables, data extraction, etc.
• ability to collaborate and work simultaneously on a project.

Professional Practice - a student will be able to:

• independently work in different stages of developing an architectural design project understand the legislation related to planning and construction,
• be familiar with technical norms and regulations related to design,
• demonstrate the ability to create urban projects or various levels of spatial planning documentation (DPU, UPU, etc.),
• integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired during studies in practice,
• demonstrate the ability to work in a team, coordinate, and manage a project or its segment.