This course aims to :

  •   To discover: architecture its language, its means, and its techniques of representation.
  •  To discover: the work focuses on geometry, plane forms, volumes, and artistic expression.
  •  To compose: this involves primarily the manipulation of forms and volumes. The main objective is to learn and master the vocabulary of composition and organization.
  •  To decompose: through the geometric analysis of an architectural project; this means interpreting a concrete project on a formal level. This phase represents the synthesis of the semester.

The subject History of Architecture (3) examines the major transformations of the 18th and 19th centuries. It connects philosophical movements, such as rationalism, with technical and social developments. Emphasis is placed on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on materials, construction methods, and urban organization. Students explore how these changes influenced both the aesthetics and functions of architecture. This journey leads to an understanding of the foundations of the modern movement.