ARCH9114: Rothwell Research Studio

2026 unit information

This intensive design research studio is associated with the program of the Garry and Susan Rothwell Chair in Architectural Design Leadership. It typically involves a combination of field studies and on-campus activities. The studio project is closely related to the topic set by the current Rothwell chair(s) for their program. Depending on the studio's focus, students may be engaged in identifying, documenting, and analysing architectural and urban artefacts, critically evaluating architectural and urban strategies, and developing design strategies, tactics and proposals.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning

Details

Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	Architecture
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	None
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	Bachelor of Design in Architecture

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Independently research issues relating to the project; critically analyse and evaluate the information gathered and strategically integrate it to formulate original architectural tactics; and thus demonstrate advanced Information, literacy, learning and research skills.
LO2. Document the application of technical skills and specialist knowledge through a review of current knowledge, its critical evaluation and your own findings and conclusions; consider options and make decisions based on an evaluation of suitability, assembly and detail of construction systems, elements, materials and components.
LO3. Use a variety of media to document and precisely represent your work so that it clearly communicates central ideas of your project to academic, professional and general audiences; this is to include your methodology and investigative processes.
LO4. Develop design strategies, that are based on a critical understanding of the studio themes; and demonstrate advanced knowledge, creativity and professionalism by addressing the needs of potential users.
LO5. Critically draw upon relevant historical, contemporary, theoretical, social and political knowledge when thinking through ideas and issues to cultivate a critical and independent approach and demonstrate a thorough understanding of related issues.
LO6. Understand aspects of the planning, development and construction process, and your roles as members of the architectural profession.

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Intensive January - February 2025	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Intensive January - February 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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