Introduction Do. 11.10.2018, 10-18.00h HS13

The module Spatial Design aims at examining the elements of material, light, color, form, perception of space and their use in a spatial context.

Spaces that do not convey a special atmosphere of their own always run the risk of being appropriated by advertising.

Thus many public spaces that are intended as connection, waiting or recreation zones are subject to permanent visual and acoustic stimulation through advertising. The spatial quality takes a back seat. In view of the permanent stimulus overload, the question arises of how a space must be defined so that it can avoid being captured by advertising. What possibilities does spatial design offer in order to do without advertising and to support the space in its primary function?

Starting with a well-functioning connecting tunnel at Vienna airport, we are trying to find design possibilities that support the primary task of the space. Then we look for an image for a space that has lost its original function as a connecting route and needs to be reinterpreted.

The aim of the Spatial Design module is to deal with the teaching content of material, light, colour, form, perception of space and its application in a spatial context.

Content of the Course:

The Spatial Design module deals with the parameters of architectural space (material, light, colour, form) and their perception by the user. Spatial design concerns all scales, from the design of furniture and objects to defined use and open-use spatial situations, to urban spaces and to virtual worlds.

In the Spatial Design module we work at the interface of art, architecture and design, look for new spatial solutions and deal with their effects on the users and the environment. In the course of the interdisciplinary module practice topic, a draft is developed and architectural interventions are tested in existing spatial situations. It is planned to realise the draft design or parts of it as mock-up – as far as possible on site or in the spatial laboratory – on a 1:1 scale.

Spatial design encompasses all scales, from the design of furniture and objects to that of buildings, urban spaces and virtual worlds. In the module Spatial Design, we will work at the interfaces joining art, architecture and design, will search for new spatial solutions and visions, and will concern ourselves with the effects that design choices have on the user and the environment. The plan is to realise the design, or parts of it, as a mock-up in as much as possible on location, at a scale of 1:1.

TITEL OF MODULE
EXPERIENCE SPACE: A VISION


MODULE TOPICS


The topics of the SD module deal with various different thematic areas of spatial design.

1. Light in space - The module focuses on the examination of daylight, artificial light and their effects on architectural space. 

Everything appears to us through light. We owe the variety of colours, shapes, materials and immaterial transparencies to light.

The main thematic topics tie directly into this.

2. Transitions and threshold situations in public space 

3. The material in public space

The topics of threshold and material are inseparably linked to the topic of light in space and are dealt with in context.


MODULE TASK

The spatial design module task in the 2018/19 winter semester is the design/conception of an experiential space. Space is THE EXPERIENCE.

The space receives no use, function, fixtures such as furniture or the like. The design takes place via the creation of spatial atmospheres, spatial characteristics, through the targeted use and change of spatial parameters such as material, surface structure, acoustics, colour, illumination and lighting. Joints and transitions must be formulated in the sequence of different room atmospheres.

A specific space is prescribed. The basic form of the space and its proportions remain untouched; technically necessary fixtures must be incorporated into the false ceiling and the walls. In the course of the task, wall openings can be added for targeted lighting.


MODULE ORGANISATION
Core subjects

253.351 VU Space and Shape
253.353 VU Polytope
253.354 VU Experiencing material
253.355 VO Seeing Light
253.356 VO Strategy

Optional subjects

253.360 UE Spatial Experiments
253.361 UE Seeing Light
253.362 UE Spatial Strategies

Excursion

In addition to the core- and optional subjects the excursion Spatial Design is recommended.
see 253.365 Excursion Spatial Design.


MODUL SCHEDULE
Introduction module SD: Do. 11.10.2018, 10-18.00h HS13.


LECTURER
Anton Kottbauer, Ass.Prof. Dipl.Ing. Dr. techn. (Modulkoordination)
Franz Karner, Dipl.Ing. Dr. techn.
Günter Pichler, Sen. Scientist Arch. Dipl.Ing.
Manfred Pichler, Bsc.
Gudrun Schach, Dipl.Ing.
Thomas Gamsjäger, Arch.Dipl.Ing.
Gregor Radinger, Dipl.Ing.

The detailed description of the assessments and tasks as well as details on the form and content of the individual submissions will be available by end of September in the TISS download area. They are continuously updated.
It is important to continuously note the mailings via TISS.

ECTS: 16,5 ECTS
Core subjects: 10,0 ECTS
Optional subjects: 5 ECTS
Excursions: 2,0 ECTS

Prior knowledge of the architectural parameters LIGHT and MATERIAL.
Prior knowledge of academic working methods.