DESIGN STUDIO 5

Through critical analysis and comparison of the historical, contemporary, and multi-cultural evolution of house and housing, the studio addresses the form and meaning of the dwelling with a discussion that juxtaposes interior vs. exterior space, public vs. private space, community vs. the individual, and traditional vs. non-traditional families. The studio focus is divided between the single-family dwelling and multiple-unit housing typologies. With special consideration for the domestic life and the occupants’ relationship to their surroundings, students will design from inside to the outside in an effort to contemporize the housing typology. Additionally, students will curate both systematic and intuitive responses to provided site conditions, context and code restrictions within the urban fabric of Los Angeles.