The metaphor of an ensemble: architectural design and skill convergence. (1st January 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: D'souza, Newton
• Is Part Of: Journal of design research. Volume 10:Number 3(2012)
• Page Start: 206
• Page End: 222
• Publication Date: 2012-01-01
• Subjects: architecture skills -- design skills -- multiple intelligence -- skill convergence -- design research -- architectural education -- design process -- design creativity -- architectural design -- architectural studio; Design -- Human factors -- Periodicals; Design -- Methodology -- Periodicals; Design, Industrial -- Periodicals; 745.405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-3050

Abstract

This paper describes the significance, conception, and application of skill convergences in architectural design. Using an architectural studio, skill convergences are measured, through students' conception of skills as well as students' application of skills to specific design problems. The metaphor of an ensemble is used as a framework to describe designing as a process of skill convergence, in which multiple skills are involved and applied without a pre-determined hierarchy.