Class Theory of Architecture 1.1

The Theory 1.1 course unit aims to introduce students to fundamental themes in Architecture, fostering awareness of the spaces that surround them, and supporting the development of architectural references and cultural literacy. Through theoretical lectures, students will become familiar with the specific lexicon of architecture and the city, as well as with various components of spatial qualification.

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• Architecture • Natural/Built Environment • Humanisation of the Territory • Topography and the City • Urban Concepts

A range of diverse sessions is organised, supported by pedagogical strategies aimed at promoting student engagement, facilitating content understanding and its articulation with practical application. Sessions are based on interactive teaching, encouraging participation through questioning and fostering critical reflection. The flipped classroommethodology is used, with materials made available in advance via Moodle, alongside storytelling and real-life case studies grounded in students’ everyday experiences. Classes, whether held in the classroom or during visits to buildings and exhibitions, combine various media — slides, videos, texts, and live demonstrations. An inclusive atmosphere is cultivated, encouraging students to participate without fear of making mistakes, while continually connecting content with other areas of knowledge, supporting a contextual and interdisciplinary understanding of architecture.

• Bachelard, G. (1998). The Poetics of Space. Martins Fontes. • Le Corbusier. (1973). Towards a New Architecture. Perspectiva Edições da USP. • Távora, F. (1999). Da organização do espaço. FAUP Publicações. • Zevi, B. (1996). Architecture As Space: How to Look at Architecture. Arcádia. • Zumthor, P. (1998). Thinking Architecture. Lars Müller Publishers.