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TEACHING SYLLABUS
UNDERGRADUATE (S1) PROGRAM
ODD SEMESTER 2012/2011

HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I
(CODE : ENAR 600008, CREDIT : 3)

Facilitator : M. Nanda Widyarta (email: mn.widyarta@gmail.com)
In case you need it, you may also contact other experts in architecture
history, such as Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, or Arum Kusumawardhani, who
also teach the same course at UI.
Place of Contact : Department of Architecture, or email
Contact hours : Every Monday, from 8.00 10.55 am (no. 10:00 12:30).
When possible, in order to carry out certain tasks, students are given
permission to do Survey or observation on other days.

Duration : 36 Hours (24 hrs Lecture, 12 hrs presentation), 15 hrs individual
preparation, 9 hrs group preparation.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:
1. To provide a general knowledge of history and past architecture of 19
th
and twentieth century
modern architecture
2. To look at key moments in architectural history as background to the practice, use and
representation and experience of contemporary architecture.
3. To communicate historical analysis both in oral, and writing presentation, in group and
individual, as well as class exhibition.

RELATION TO STANDARD OF COMPETENCE:
1. UIA Criteria for Student Capabilities 5.B.1 (a): Ability to act with knowledge of historical
and cultural precedents in local and world architecture.

EARLY CONDITION OF PARTICIPANTS:
There is no prerequisite to enroll in this course, other than students had enrolled in Introduction of
Architecture.

Scope:
This course surveys the history of modern architecture from 1750-present, in context with cultural,
political and technological developments. This course covers some principles in architecture and
design, and considers the development in architecture in the modern period.

Requirements:
12 lectures, 4 discussions, 2 workshops, 3 Assignments, Mid-term Paper, and Final Paper.

Composition of grade points
Mid-Term Exam, (30%), Final Exam (30%), Class Assignments (40%).

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Course Scheme

1. Introduction. A very brief chronological story of Western architecture from the Greeks to the present.
Assignment: This assignment is a part of writing exercise. In this assignment, students will be given a few
quotations. The task is simple: paraphrase the quotations without committing plagiarism. Print it, submit it
on session 2.
Outcomes: Ability to overview general, chronological history of (Western) architecture. Having early insight on what
history is.
(General) References: A History of Architecture; Settings and Rituals by S. Kostof, Modern Architecture; a Critical
History by K. Frampton, History of Modern Architecture by L. Benevolo (I & II), Architecture after Modernism by D.
Ghirardo. Also, A Global History of Architecture, F.D.K. Ching, M. M. Jarzombek, and V. Prakash (2007)
2. An introduction to the masters (FL Wright, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, etc.).
Outcomes: Knowing the masters and samples of their works.
(General) References: Modern Architecture; a Critical History by K. Frampton, History of Modern Architecture by L.
Benevolo (I & II), Architecture after Modernism by D. Ghirardo.
3. What do We Mean by Modern? (the rise of modernism in Europe, conditions of modernism, the
impact of scientific revolution and the Industrial Revolution).
Assignment: This assignment is a part of writing exercise. Each student is to write 1 - 2 pages essay
(excluding illustration, end notes and list of references), in which the student briefly discuss Arts & Crafts
movement. Submit on session 4.
Outcomes: Ability to overview and having understanding on the story of modernism.
References: Curtis (pp. 21-31), Benevolo (pp. xvi-xxxiv), Borden (pp. 200-213, on Pugin & Ruskin)
4. The Canons (Vitruvius, Alberti, impact on renaissance, neo-classical, and modern developments,
including the tones of CIAMs charters).
Assignment: This assignment is still a part of writing exercises. Write 1 2 pages of essay. In the essay,
state your opinion on Collin Rowes essay on the ideal villas. Submit on Session 5.
Outcomes: Ability to overview the canons and understanding their impact on architectural developments.
References: Decem Libri (by Vitruvius, the basic reference), Architectural Theory; from the Renaissance to the
Present (pp. 22-27, published by Taschen in 2003, contains information on Alberti), Architecture: Form, Space and
Order (by FDK Ching. Not a usual book for history course. But it offers insights on how the classical canons give
impact on our understanding on architecture), Vers Une Architecture (or Towards a New Architecture, by Le Corbusier.
A modern classic which in a way emulates the canons of previous periods), Benevolo (pp. 472-506), Frampton (pp.
269-279).
5. Objectivity of Judgment (Albertis political architect, Viollet-le-Ducs honesty, Mies van der Rohes
purpose of a building, Le Corbusiers social concern pertaining to housing, Loos anti ornament stand).
Outcomes: Ability to overview and having understanding on the issue of objectivity of judgment within architectural
development since the Renaissance.
References: Architectural Theory; from the Renaissance to the Present (pp. 22-27, published by Taschen in 2003,
contains information on Alberti), Words and Buildings (by Adrian Forty, the chapter on Function), Vers Une Architecture
by Le Corbusier, Benevolo (pp. 412-471), Ornament and Crime, by Loos (in Conrads, pp. 19-24).
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6. Technology (Nervis Palazzeto dello Sport as a prologue, Hennebiques reinforced concrete and its
impact on skyscrapers and Corbus Maison Domino, steel and glass on Crystal Palace and Crown Hall,
Archigram and the Metabolists).
Assignment: This is the last writing exercise in this class. Write an essay (maximum 5 pages, including
everything). The essays subject is the relationship between Maison Domino, World War I, and Villa
Savoye. Submit on session 7.
Outcomes: Ability to overview and understanding the impact of technology on architecture.
References: Modern Architecture Since 1900 by William Curtis (pp. 73-85), Benevolo (pp. 3-37, 96-124), Frampton
(pp. 29-40).
7. Looking Back: Modernism and Its Death (or Continuation).
Outcomes: Ability to overview the subject of modern architecture and the narratives which follow.
(General) References: A History of Architecture; Settings and Rituals by S. Kostof, Modern Architecture; a Critical
History by K. Frampton, History of Modern Architecture by L. Benevolo (I & II), Architecture after Modernism by D.
Ghirardo.
Mid-Term Exam
8. Questioning Universality (Gehrys Guggenheim in Bilbao, Gaudi, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Luis
Barragan, Critical Regionalism)
Outcomes: Ability to overview and understanding the issue of particularity in architecture.
References: Borden (pp. 200-213, yes, it is a repetition), Benevolo (pp. 253-319), Frampton (pp. 42-50), Curtis (pp.
53-71).
Assignment: each student chooses one of the following: Villa Savoye, Villa Steiner, Vanna Venturi House.
On A4 papers, draw its floor plans, sections, views, assemblage, and blown axonometry/isonometry
showing each floor. Submit during session 12.
9. Narrative 1: Villa Savoye the architectural promenade the five points, which would appear on the Unit
dHabitation post-World War I conditions in Europe + the technology available at that time the
Weissenhoffsiedlung it is a villa after all Palladian villas as references.
Outcomes: Ability to overview the works of Le Corbusier and how they are shaped by various factors.
References: to be determined
10. Narrative 2: Crown Hall space that contains purpose as determined by zeitgeist transparency the
deduced presence of (neo) classical rules back to Laugiers primitive hut.
Outcomes: Ability to overview the works of Mies van der Rohe and how they are shaped by various factors.
References: to be determined
11. Narrative 3: Teatro del Mondo the form as a sign a sign that reminds sign triggers association
Venturis decorated shed Vanna Venturis House Venturis visit in Italy in 1950s
Outcomes: Ability to overview the works of Aldo Rossi and Robert Venturi and how they are shaped by various
factors.
References: to be determined
12. Narrative 4: Koolhaas and Manhattan the 1968 generation surrealistic approach cross-
programming a sort of plurality Deleuzes striated version of history FOAs Yokohama Port Terminal
spatial complexity of Baroque painting
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Outcomes: Ability to overview post-1968 ideas which have shape current architectural development.
References: to be determined
13. Narrative 5: Brasilia a work by Corbus Brazilian students a desire to establish an identity Chandigarh
a peculiar detachment from colonial past modernism in Asia and Africa Gropius story on Japan.
Outcomes: Ability to overview and have understanding on how modern architecture came about outside Europe and
North America.
References: to be determined
14. Narrative 6: GPAUI, Balairung UI, & UIs Main Mosque (Indonesian cases) A search for the origin
typology as rational tool rationalizing the origin Quatremre de Quincy the primitive hut
Outcomes: To understand a possible role of architecture history in architecture design.
References: to be determined
15.An Afterthought: the state of contemporary Indonesian architecture (a preview to History of
Architecture II).
Final Exam


Grading for assignments, Mid-Term Paper, Final Paper:

A : Outstanding (4) > 85%
A- : Excellent (3.7) 80 84%
CONTENT
Extremely well focused. Excellent arguments/ analysis, relevant supporting
material & examples used throughout the essay with sources incorporated
well & appropriately acknowledged. Excellent use of direct quotations,
which follow conventions. Evidence of wide range of reading & research &
the ability to use this effectively.
ORGANISATION &
COHESION
Excellent attention paid to guiding the reader. Excellent overall
organization with a clear introduction including a thesis statement, a main
body clearly divided into sections with suitable paragraphing & a clear
conclusion. Use of sub-headings where appropriate & excellent use of
linking devices.
COMMUNICATIVE
COMPETENCE

Excellent communicative competence. Full command of academic language
with a wide & excellent use of appropriate vocabulary & grammatical
structures. Excellent use of academic register and personalization where
appropriate. Possible minor slips that do not impede communication.
PRESENTATION



Excellently presented with attention to detail of the conventions of the title
page, bibliography, appendices, page numbers & overall layout.
Appropriate length with excellent spelling & punctuation demonstrated
throughout.

B+ : Above Average / First (3.3) 75 79%
B : Good (3) 70-74%
B- : Good Average (2.7) 65-69%
CONTENT
Well-focused. Generally good arguments, relevant supporting material &
examples used throughout the essay with good use of sources which may
have some minor errors of acknowledgement. Good use of direct quotations
which generally follow conventions. Evidence of range of reading &
research & the ability to use this reasonably well.
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ORGANISATION &
COHESION
Good attention paid to guiding the reader. Generally good overall
organization with a clear introduction with a thesis statement, a main body
clearly divided into sections with suitable paragraphing & a clear
conclusion. Use of sub-headings where appropriate & good use of linking
devices.
COMMUNICATIVE
COMPETENCE
Good communicative competence. Good command of academic language
with good range of appropriate grammatical structures & vocabulary. Good
use of academic register and personalization where appropriate. Occasional
difficulties for the reader &/or some errors.
PRESENTATION




Generally presented well with attention to detail of the conventions of the
title page, bibliography, appendices, page numbers & overall layout with
possible minor slips. Appropriate length with some possible spelling
mistakes caused primarily by computer spelling checker. Good punctuation
demonstrated throughout.

C+ : Borderline Average (2.3) 60-64%
C : Acceptable Pass (2) 55-59%
C- : Minimum Pass (1.7) 50-54%
CONTENT
Reasonably focused but with one or two arguments unsupported & some
material irrelevant. Occasional problems with reference to sources and
awkwardness in incorporation & acknowledgement. Direct quotations may
be overused or not used very effectively. Evidence of reasonable reading &
research & an effort made to incorporate this into the work.
ORGANISATION &
COHESION
Organization generally clear but some limitations concerning the
introduction, conclusion &/or paragraphing. Reasonable use of subheadings
&/or linking devices.
COMMUNICATIVE
COMPETENCE
Average communicative competence. Generally conveys the message with a
limited but effective range of grammatical structures & vocabulary.
Reasonable use of academic register and personalization where appropriate.
PRESENTATION

Acceptable overall but some possible problems in certain sections of the
presentation. Possible small problems with appropriate length.

D: Poor (1) 35-49%
CONTENT
Some arguments unsupported & some material irrelevant. Some problems
with reference to sources and awkwardness in incorporation &
acknowledgement. Direct quotations may be overused or not used very
effectively. Evidence of some or little reading & research & an effort made
to incorporate this into the work. Some 'accidental' plagiarism.
ORGANISATION &
COHESION
Organization not very clear with some limitations concerning the
introduction, conclusion &/or paragraphing. Some problems with use of
subheadings &/or linking devices.
COMMUNICATIVE
COMPETENCE
Below average communicative competence. The message is not always
conveyed, with a limited range of grammatical structures & vocabulary.
Reasonable use of academic register and personalization where appropriate
but also stylistic problems.
PRESENTATION

Just acceptable overall but with some quite serious problems in certain
sections of the presentation. Possible problems with appropriate length.
E: Fail (0) < 39%
CONTENT Almost no focus with ideas expressed inadequate for topic. Irrelevant
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sections, a lack of examples & supporting material. Almost no reference to
sources & large use of plagiarism. Almost no evidence of reading &
research demonstrated or almost no evidence of understanding of reading &
research.
ORGANISATION &
COHESION
Lack of logical organization, no discernible introduction &/or conclusion.
No sense of coherent paragraphing. Line of argument extremely difficult to
follow.
COMMUNICATIVE
COMPETENCE
Extremely limited communicative competence. Reader struggles
throughout. Inability to use simple language accurately. Very little
appropriate vocabulary.
PRESENTATION
Almost no attention paid to the detail of presentation that may cause serious
problems for the reader. Conventions not followed. Serious problems
concerning length. Spelling & punctuation problems throughout.


General readings:
Frampton, Kenneth, Modern Architecture; A Critical History, Third Edition (London: Thames &
Hudson, 1997)
Benevolo, Leonardo, History of Modern Architecture, Volume I & II (Massachusetts: MIT Press, 1979)
Borden, Iain, Architecture and the Sites of History, Interpretations of Buildings and Cities (Oxford:
Butterworth Architecture, 1995)
Ching, F.D.K., M. M. Jarzombek, and V. Prakash, A Global History of Architecture, (Hoboken: John
Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2007)
Conrads, Ulrich, Programs and Manifestoes on 20
th
-Century Architecture (MIT Press 1975)
Curtis, William J.R., Modern Architecture since 1900, Third Edition (London: Phaidon Press, 2002)
Ghirardo, Diane, Architecture After Modernism (London: Thames & Hudson, 1996)
Kostof, Spiro, A History of Architecture, Settings & Rituals, 2nd Edition (1994).
Nebois, Thierry, Architectural Theory from the Renaissance to the Present (Kln: Taschen, 2003)

Suggested readings:
Corbusier, Le, Toward a New Architecture (Vers Une Architecture) (Dover Publication, 1986)
Giedion, Sigfried, Space, Time and Architecture: the Growth of a New Tradition, (Cambridge, Mass.:
Harvard University Press, 1997)