Introduction To Architecture Info Book 2014

Columbia University GSAPP 2014 Information Booklet

SUMMER STUDIO NEW YORK COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE PLANNING AND PRESERVATION

Columbia University GSAPP 2014 Information Booklet

contents Overview Course Description Studio Culture Campus Directions NY City Living Housing Academic Calendar Registration & Orientation Application and Tuition Contacts

Columbia University GSAPP 2014 Information Booklet

01 OVERVIEW

Introduction to Architecture is a summer studio program giving university credit with the purpose of familiarizing students of all skill-levels with different aspects of the design, history, theory, and practice of architecture. For some, the five-week course may function as an introduction to design, for others as an introduction to a new field, a new method of working, to Columbia University or to New York City. The program is structured to accommodate all students from those without experience who have an interest in architecture and may be considereing it as a career, to those students with significant prior experience or education who wish to develop additional studio design skills, perhaps in preparation for application to graduate school.

Students attend optional classes five days a week for five weeks. In the mornings, interested students are invited to participate in discussion groups, office tours, site visits and workshops organized and lead by the teaching assistants. In addition, students may choose to attend the weekly afternoon or evening lectures series sponsored by the school. In the afternoon or evening, students are required to attend the 3-credit design studio - an educational method unique to architecture - where they are given intensive training in the skills and critical thinking involved in architectural design.

Students work in small groups directly with one studio professor and one teaching assistant (a graduate student from the GSAPP) to develop their individual designs. Students then present their work in periodic reviews or “juries,” a discussion forum that provides an opportunity for students to receive comments and criticism from invited architects, design professionals and professors.

In combination, the studio, workshops, and lectures present an introduction to many aspects of architecture as it is practiced today. From Columbia University’s Upper West Side neighborhood to the tip of lower Manhattan, students enrolled in the program will become familiar with a range of architectural and urban design projects in the world’s preeminent center for architectural culture.

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02 COURSE DESCRIPTION A 1003 Design Studio A course comprising studio and lecture formats, presenting an experience in architectural design.

The course meets five days or evenings a week for five weeks. Utilizing New York City as a laboratory, the optional morning sessions develop an awareness of the relationships between the history, theory, practice, and design of architecture. The required afternoon or evening sessions are held in the architecture studio, the basic environment in which architectural education takes place.

Students work with studio critics on a series of projects introduced by the studio director, ultimately presenting their individual designs to juries composed of faculty and practioners.

Although the studio is structured to allow the development of design skills for those with no prior education in architecture, it also presents the opportunity for students with some background to improve their skills and gain further studio experience. In addition to the seminar and studio portions of the course, the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation sponsors a weekly lecture series featuring prominent architects from the New York metropolitan area.

Students must attend either an afternoon or an evening studio, and are encouraged to attend morning lectures, walking tours, office tours etc. Studio is held Monday through Thursday from 2pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm upon request. This program is meant for all levels of students.

Students will be placed in a studio according to their background in architecture, and may range in experience from those who are interested in architecture, possess no previous experience and may be considering it as a career, to those students who have significant prior educational experience in design and wish to complete an additional studio.

*Please Note: On evenings when a lecture or event is scheduled, the evening studio will begin after the event.

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03 STUDIO CULTURE

The Studio will be divided into individual sections with approximately 12 students, each led by a studio professor and a teaching assistant from the graduate program at Columbia’s GSAPP. The substantive method of instruction is that of “desk crits”, or dialogues between student and his/her Critic. At these sessions, previous design work is reviewed and discussion ensues about the direction that the student’s project will take.

Desk crits will be supplemented by Interim Reviews, or “Pin-Ups”, where all students in a section (sometimes teamed up with another section) pin up their design work for group critique and discussion.

Final Reviews are the culmination of each project; students present their work for public evaluation by a group of studio and visiting critics.

Materials Students should not buy any materials prior to their first meeting with their studio professor, as materials required will vary by section.

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04 CAMPUS

Upper West Side The Columbia University campus in Morningside Heights is located at Broadway and 116th Street in Manhattan. Avery Hall is located just north and east of Low Library. Drivers should note that in New York City right turns at red lights are illegal unless traffic signs state otherwise.

New York City Public Transportation Five bus lines (M4, M5, M11, M60, M104) and one subway line (the #1 local) serve the Columbia neighborhood. The M60 bus is a direct link between campus and LaGuardia Airport. The Columbia stop is 116th Street. Do not use express trains #2 and #3, which follow a different route and do not stop at Columbia University; if you do, be certain to transfer at 96th Street to the #1 local.

The maps page on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority web site has PDF versions of all subway and bus maps: http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mta/maps.htm

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05 DIRECTIONS

By Car From the North: Take the New York Thruway (I-87) or the New England Thruway (I-95) south to the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) in the direction of the George Washington Bridge. Take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south (the last exit before the bridge). Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and Riverside Drive and follow the directions “From Riverside Drive and 95th Street,” below.

From the South or West: Take the New Jersey Turnpike north or I-80 east to the George Washington Bridge. As you cross the bridge, take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south. Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and Riverside Drive and follow the directions “From Riverside Drive and 95th Street,” below.

From Long Island: Take the Long Island Expressway or the Grand Central Parkway west to the Cross Island Parkway north. Cross the Throgs Neck Bridge onto the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95 south) and proceed as in “By Car from the North,” above.

From Riverside Dr. & West 95th Street: Go north on Riverside Drive to 116th Street. Turn right and go two blocks to Broadway and the University’s main gate. Please note that the main gate is not open to traffic.

From NYC Airports LaGuardia: Take the Grand Central Parkway west to the Triborough Bridge, to Manhattan. Follow 125th Street across Manhattan 12 blocks to Broadway, which is under an elevated subway structure. Turn left onto Broadway and go south to 116th Street. Please note that the main gate is not open to traffic.

JF Kennedy International: Take the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) to the Whitestone Bridge and across. Get onto I-95 south and follow the directions under “By Car from the North,” above.

Newark: Follow directions under “By Car from the South or West,” above.

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06 NY CITY LIVING Weather Summer temperatures hover in the mid-70 to mid-80s°F (24-29°C), although heatwaves where the mercury rises to 100°F (37.8°C) may occur and uncomfortable humidity is often the rule, especially in July and August. Raincoats are advised year-round.

City Expenses Cinema $13 (cheaper rates available for matinee) Theatre $25-$150 (student rates may be available) Concerts $25-$100 Sports Clubs $100-$200 per month Museums $12-15 (student rates may be available, some museums offer free admisson at specific times) Local Transportation Subway or bus $2.25 each ride, $29 for unlimited 7-day pass, $104 for 30-day pass.

Food Breakfast $5-$7 / Sandwich $6-$10 / Salads $6-$10 / Cafe $2-$10 Pastries $2-$4 / Restaurant$18-$50 The cost of studying in New York City is chiefly affected by the individual student’s budget. The cost of living in New York City, in general, is higher than that of other major American cities.

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07 HOUSING Rooms & Roommates For eligible Columbia affiliates summer accommodations will be available in Broadway and Schapiro Halls. All other college students taking classes at CU for the Summer 2014 are also eligible. You may request to live in a single room or in a double with an eligible roommate of your choice.

Campus Housing Summer housing is available through Columbia University Residence Halls.

Students interested in campus housing should complete the online application form on the Columbia University Summer Housing website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/housing/docs/ summer-residents/visiting-summer-students.html) or call 212-854-2275.

When inquiring about housing availability, please be sure to state that you are applying for the Summer Session II. Building Description Every room in Summer School Housing in Columbia Residence Halls is air-conditioned, furnished, carpeted, and contains a phone with voice mail as well as an ethernet connection for computing. Kitchens, lounges, bathrooms, trash disposal and recycling facilities are on each floor. Each building has a common laundry area operated by either coins or flex account.

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08 SUMMER 2013 CALENDAR*

Introduction to Architecture 2013 Monthly Calendar M JULY 01

11am 12pm 6pm

08

12pm

2pm 6pm

15

12pm 2pm 6pm

22

12pm 2pm 6pm

T Registration Orientation TA Presentations

9am

Drawing Wkshp 1

11am 2pm 6pm 6pm

09

03

9am

Model Wkshp I

OPS and LAB Ornt.

Studio A Studio B Lecture (Wood)

2pm 6pm

Studio A Studio B

(Avery113)

10

Drawing Wkshp II

9am

Model Wkshp II

9am

Studio A Studio B

2pm 6pm 6pm

Studio A Studio B Lecture (Wood)

2pm 6pm

Fab-Con Wkshp

(Avery 113)

2pm 6pm 6pm

Computer Wkshp II

9am

Studio A Studio B

2pm 6pm 6pm

(Avery113)

Studio A Studio B

(Avery 113)

29 2pm 6pm

02

16

23

(Avery 113)

Midterm Reviews Midterm Reviews Lecture (Wood)

Pro Practice Wkshp

(Avery 113)

Studio A Studio B Lecture (Wood)

30 Studio A Studio B

2pm 6pm

T

W

Final Reviews Final Reviews

04

(Avery 113)

Computer Wkshp I

(Avery 113)

Studio A Studio B

11

2pm 6pm

17

18

24

25

31

01

12:30pm Lecture (Avery 114) 2pm Midterm Reviews 6pm Midterm Reviews

12:30pm Lecture (Avery 114) 2pm Studio A 6pm Studio B

2pm 6pm

2pm 6pm

2pm 6pm

F NO CLASS

Studio A Studio B

Midterm Reviews Midterm Reviews

Studio A Studio B

AUGUST

Final Reviews Final Reviews

2pm 6pm

Final Reviews Final Reviews

05

12

10am 6pm

19

10am

26

10am 6pm

NO CLASS

Office Tours Portfolio Wkshp I

Office Tours

Office Tours Portfolio Wkshp II

02 12pm

Photo Wkshp

6pm

Final Party

(Avery 113)

The Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation reserves the right to depart without notice from the terms of this announcement.

The schedule and information contained in this booklet are intented for the guidance of prospective students interested in the Introduction to Architecture summer program. The Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation reserves the right to depart without notice from the terms of this announcement.

*2014 CALENDAR TBA

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09

REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION

Registration will take place on Monday July 7, 2014: Time 9:00 am - 10 am: Registration 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Orientation Lecture 12:00 pm: Walking Tour of Campus 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Break for Lunch 2:00 pm: Studio A 6:00 pm: Studio B Location 400 Avery Hall 113 Avery Hall, Wood Auditorium Meet on front steps of Avery Hall Please note: This schedule is subject to change.

After orientation, students will be able to obtain a Columbia University ID card. This will grant students access to the gym, libraries, various campus services and 24-hour access to Avery Hall where the studio is located. The orientation lecture will include an introduction to faculty, staff and teaching assistants as well as a presentation of work done at Columbia.

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APPLICATION & TUITION

Application Requirements • Summer Session Application Form can

be obtained online:

www.arch.columbia.edu/school/admissions/application- requirements-non-degree-students • Application Fee of $75 • An official transcript from the applicant’s most recent school • Optional Portfolio Submissions:

For those who have previous experience in design,

examples of graphic, photographic, or other design work

may be submitted. 8.5”x11” format is preferred. Digital

portfolios are not accepted, please mail portfolios to

Office of Admissions

Applicants will be able to select afternoon or evening session after they are admitted to the program.

Tuition Tuition for the 2014 summer is $3,300. Tuition is due in full in the first week of classes.

Please note that financial aid and scholarships are not available through the school.

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11 CONTACTS Director Danielle Smoller GSAPP, Columbia University 414 Avery Hall Box 355 New York, NY 10027 USA tel. 212.854.4344 fax 212.864.0410 Teaching Assistant Britt Johnson bj2188@columbia.edu Office of Admissions Office of Admissions GSAPP, Columbia University 400 Avery Hall 1172 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10027 USA tel. 212.854.3510 fax 212.864.0410 www.arch.columbia.edu