3 ECTS credits
80 u studietijd

Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4020257ENR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een verdiepend master niveau.

Semester
1e semester
Inschrijving onder examencontract
Niet mogelijk
Beoordelingsvoet
Beoordeling (0 tot 20)
2e zittijd mogelijk
Ja
Onderwijstaal
Engels
Onder samenwerkingsakkoord
Onder interuniversitair akkoord mbt. opleiding
Faculteit
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Verantwoordelijke vakgroep
Architectonische ingenieurswetenschappen
Onderwijsteam
Stephanie Van de Voorde (titularis)
Onderdelen en contacturen
0 contacturen Exam
12 contacturen Lecture
24 contacturen Practical exercises
Inhoud

This course aims to offer insights into conservation theory, its historical evolution and relation to policy and practice, since the early 19th century until today, in order to develop a respectful, sustainable approach for our architectural heritage. The key actors in the international “Conservation Movement” will be discussed, ranging from Viollet-le-Duc, John Ruskin and Alois Riegl, to Cesare Brandi and Raymond Lemaire among others. By critically analysing the most important charters and documents that have been produced by international bodies such as ICOMOS and UNESCO, the (changing) concepts and position of architectural heritage and monuments within society will be discussed. Theoretical reflections on why and how we should preserve and conserve architectural heritage, and how this evolved during the past centuries, are supplemented with an analysis of (international) policy documents on how to assess and protect our architectural heritage, and insights from practitioners in the field. Students are encouraged to take a critical stance on how to deal with architectural heritage in the future, also in relation to particular themes such as heritage and sustainability, young heritage, and the authenticity of materials.

Bijkomende info

The course consists of interactive lectures, supplemented by thematic lectures and guest lectures. During the seminars, the theme of the writing assignment is explained, feedback is given and a visit is made to a (recently restored) building or a building site. A combination of online and on-campus lectures and/or seminars is possible.

 

The study material consists of slides for each lecture and a reader with compulsory and recommended literature. The reader includes a selection of historical documents and charters, like the writings by Viollet-le-Duc, John Ruskin and Alois Riegl, as well as the Charter of Athens, the Charter of Venice and the Nara document on Authenticity, among others. These texts are supplemented with historical overviews and critical writings by various authors (e.g. Françoise Choay). The slides and the compulsory and recommended texts are made available via Canvas after each lesson.

 

Leerresultaten

Specific competences

The following learning outcomes are envisaged in this course unit:

  1. The student can describe and frame the historical evolution of the concepts of monument, preservation, heritage value and heritage criteria within a broader architectural historical and societal context.
  2. The student is able to discern and discuss various theoretical approaches to the preservation of monuments and can reflect critically on them.
  3. The student is familiar with the legal framework and the policy regarding the preservation of monuments in Brussels, and can place this in an international-comparative perspective.
  4. The student can build up a discourse or argument in which he clearly explains and argues his own position in relation to current trends and challenges in the preservation of monuments.
  5. The student can relate the theory of monument care to the policy and practice of restoration and conservation.
  6. The student can evaluate the impact of concrete renovation and restoration interventions on the heritage value of the architectural object.
  7. The student can autonomously search for relevant literature and archive material, process, analyse and interpret it, and make a scientific, original and argued text and academic presentation about it.

General competences

In addition, this course unit also addresses the following general learning outcomes of the Master of Science in Engineering: Architecture:

  1. The Master of Science in Engineering can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
  2. The Master of Science in Engineering can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
  3. The Master of Science in Engineering has consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects
  4. The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of architectural sciences and sustainable design methods and theories with the specificity of their application to complex architectural and urban design projects
  5. The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering can conceive and implement design concepts by creatively integrating architectural and engineering sciences with attention to the structural, material and energy performance of buildings and structures, and their architectural value and constructability
  6. The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering can expand the scale of the design problem not only in space, but also in time – a crucial dimension of sustainable design – and to comprehend the multi-scalar effects of design interventions.
  7. The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering can critically analyse and reflect on the historical and theoretical context of architectural and urban projects
  8. The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering has an integrative attitude towards using issues of sustainability, ecology and energy as catalyst for creatively rethinking conventional notions of enclosure, tectonics, and programme

Beoordelingsinformatie

De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Mondeling bepaalt 67% van het eindcijfer

Examen Schriftelijk bepaalt 33% van het eindcijfer

Binnen de categorie Examen Mondeling dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • Oral examination met een wegingsfactor 67 en aldus 67% van het totale eindcijfer.

Binnen de categorie Examen Schriftelijk dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • Written examination met een wegingsfactor 33 en aldus 33% van het totale eindcijfer.

Aanvullende info mbt evaluatie

The exam consists of an oral exam with written preparation and a written assignment.

Part 1: Oral examination

Oral examination with written preparation, in which each student is given a selection of questions that are spread representatively over the entire course.

 

Part 2: Heritage paper

Analysis of an assessment or restoration, conservation or preservation project, official policies or a conceptual or theoretical approach in the field of architectural heritage (in relation to the annual theme, e.g. sustainability, young heritage, authenticity). This analysis is incorporated into a written paper (with proper attention for scientific references, layout, structure, etc.) of approx. 3000 words, supplemented with visual material.

 

Score weight:

2/3 of the total final score is on the oral examination (part 1).

1/3 of the total final score is on the architectural historical analysis (part 2).

Toegestane onvoldoende
Kijk in het aanvullend OER van je faculteit na of een toegestane onvoldoende mogelijk is voor dit opleidingsonderdeel.

Academische context

Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: architectuur: Standaard traject
Master of Urban Studies: Standard track (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Architectural Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE) (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)