Prompt:
In this activity, you will explore urban intervention precedents, brainstorm ideas for transforming a significant place, collaborate with peers to refine your concept, and craft a concise concept statement.
Materials:
- Computer or tablet with internet access
- Sketching materials (paper, pencils, markers)
- Whiteboard and markers
Instructions
1. Precedents Research (20 min)
- Navigate to the Resources tab and examine the provided urban intervention precedents.
- Select three precedents that resonate with you and sketch the notable design elements from each.
2. Individual Brainstorming (5-10 min)
- Independently brainstorm ideas for transforming a place that holds personal significance to you.
- Consider how the chosen precedents could inform and inspire your ideas.
3. Class Share (5 min)
- Share your individual ideas with the class.
- The teacher will compile all ideas on the whiteboard, organizing them by category or theme.
4. Group Formation (2-5 min)
- Based on shared interests and ideas, the teacher will assign partners for collaborative work.
5. Collaborative Brainstorming (10-15 min)
- Collaborate with your partner(s) to merge individual ideas into a cohesive concept.
- Sketch out the finalized idea together, integrating elements from each contribution.
6. Concept Statement (5 min)
- Craft a concise concept statement summarizing your idea.
- Be prepared to present your concept statement to the class in the next session.
Deliverables:
- Three sketched design elements from selected urban intervention precedents.
- Individual brainstorming notes on transforming a significant place.
- Collaboratively sketched and refined concept.A concise concept statement summarizing your idea.