Architectural Design Studio 4

Architectural Design Studio 4 is a capstone unit that equips students with the skills to apply and integrate the knowledge and capabilities acquired in previous years, fostering their transition into professional life. The unit builds upon the foundational, intermediate, and advanced skills developed in previous studios, focusing on high-rise urban projects that synthesise prior learning to tackle complex design challenges. The unit challenges students to conceptualise and detail architectural solutions for high-rise commercial buildings exceeding 25 metres in height, integrating advanced digital technologies and architectural sustainability principles. Through design-based projects, this unit encourages engagement with urban fabric complexities, ensuring projects are not only innovative but also culturally sensitive and sustainable.
The unit prepares students to lead in the transformation of urban landscapes globally, embodying excellence, sustainability, cultural sensitivity, and a strong sense of public responsibility. This unit incorporates Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Students will have an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and skills in professional practice activities such as preparation of design portfolios.