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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2007/08


AR50225 Case studies I

Credits: 3
Level: Masters
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW 100%
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:

Aims: To provide an opportunity for students to see examples of conservation practice.

Objectives: To provide a body of experience which will enable students to make decisions about which of the methods taught in the other units to apply in particular situations.
Content:
Each case study will comprise lectures, seminars and / or a visit, and will cover the philosophy upon which the conservation work is based, the architectural principles involved and a study of the techniques and technologies employed. The case studies will constantly change depending on current projects, but might include buildings such as: Tyntesfield, Bristol, Hampton Court Huntingdon Chapel, Bath Prior Park, Bath, Spencer House, London, Windsor Castle, Sir John Soane's Museum, Wells Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral and Woodchester Mansion.