Cities in Asia SEL-HKG-SIN
International Summer Programme in Architecture
Seoul – Hong Kong – Singapore
Course Dates:
Jun 23 to Jul 16, 2015
(Seoul: Jun 23 to 30; Hong Kong: Jul 1 to 8, Singapore: Jul 9 to 16)
Registration Deadline:
Mar 13, 2015 (early bird) / April 30, 2015 (regular)
Fee:
USD 2,130 (early bird) / USD 2,360 (regular)
Accommodation and air fare are not included
Discounted fee available for group enrolment. Email for enquiries
Website
http://fac.arch.hku.hk/summer/cities-in-asia/
Description:
This credit-bearing course will introduce participants to different architectural and urban environments that have emerged from the state of rapid urbanization in Asia. In particular, architecture and their inhabitants demonstrate intelligence and resilience in generating value, or overcoming adversities under pressurized socio-political and economic conditions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the histories and theories corresponding to the specific conditions arising from the three cities they will be visiting. Different methods of observation, analysis and representation will be taught in order for participants to broaden their knowledge of architecture and the city, and to promote a more diverse and tolerant attitude towards difference and change.
This summer programme is a 24-day design and research studio organized by the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Architecture. Taught with daily learning activities by a diverse group of faculty members from the University of Hong Kong, and speakers from internationally renowned universities and independent research groups, this course offers participants a design studio experience within Asia’s most vibrant contexts. This program will link up with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Future Cities Lab, Asian Urban Lab, Kangwon National University, and others.
Eligibility:
All undergraduate & graduate students, recent graduates in the disciplines of architecture, landscape, urban design & urban studies. Minimum one year in home university, having taken relevant courses in topics related to architectural design, urban design, landscape design, architectural history, urban history, urban studies, cultural studies in urban topics. Online university transcripts are required to demonstrate this. Demonstration of English proficiency is required. Proficiency in design software is preferred.
Enquiries:
Agnes Chu: chuagnes@hku.hk
