You will be given a Rubik's Cube to manipulate, providing a You will enhance your spatial reasoning and problem-solving

and problem-solving abilities.

hands-on exploration of spatial problem-solving and developing
an understanding of three-dimensional configurations.

Your task will be to create a personalized map depicting your journey home. Through this exercise, you will improve your observation, mapping, and
You will observe and translate your experiences into a user-centric map, user-focused design skills.
emphasizing the intersection of architecture and cartography.

This exercise will enhance your observational and sketching skills,

You will embark on a walking and sketching exercise to engage with the built
bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical
environment. Capture architectural elements through quick sketches, honing
application.
your on-site observation and sketching techniques.

By mastering material manipulation, you will gain proficiency in

expressing architectural concepts and comprehend the role of materiality
in design.

Experiment with paper as a design medium by scoring, cutting, and folding to

explore depth and form. You will manipulate materials to understand their
impact on architectural design, encouraging creative spatial transformations.

Get ready for a hands-on exploration of structural

principles by constructing intricate designs using
toothpicks. In this exercise, you will be tasked with
building stable and aesthetically pleasing structures,
emphasizing the importance of load distribution,
balance, and architectural ingenuity. As you assemble
your toothpick creations, you'll gain practical insights
into the fundamental aspects of structural design.

Learning Outcome: To develop a keen understanding of

structural integrity, enhance problem-solving skills, and
appreciation for the synergy between aesthetics and
stability in architectural design.

In this exercise, you will be provided with a Rubik's Cube, a classic puzzle that transcends its
gaming appeal to become a powerful tool for architectural exploration. Your task involves
navigating the intricacies of this colorful cube to unlock spatial problem-solving techniques.
As you manipulate the cube's facets, you'll go into the depths of creative thinking, honing
your ability to envision and craft three-dimensional configurations.

Learning Outcome: Through Cube manipulation, you will elevate your spatial reasoning and
problem-solving prowess, gaining valuable insights into the dynamic interplay of form and
space in architectural design.

Scale and Perception in Urban Contexts: Godzilla vs. Ant

Explore the concept of perspective by contrasting the colossal scale of
Godzilla with the minuscule size of an ant in an urban environment. Analyze
how different scales influence our perception of architecture, space, and the
built environment.

Architectural Impact: Godzilla's Destruction vs. Ant's Microcosm

Investigate the architectural implications of Godzilla's massive destructive
force and the subtle influence of an ant's microcosmic activities. Delve into
the ways these contrasting perspectives highlight the vulnerability and
resilience of urban structures.