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The course explores innovative landscape materials and emerging approaches to design development and construction. Students develop their capacity to transform landscape design concepts into tangible and workable landscape proposals through the methods and techniques of design development. Creative exploration of material properties is introduced alongside traditional systems of landscape construction … For more content click the Read More button below.The course explores innovative landscape materials and emerging approaches to design development and construction. Students develop their capacity to transform landscape design concepts into tangible and workable landscape proposals through the methods and techniques of design development. Creative exploration of material properties is introduced alongside traditional systems of landscape construction and industry standards.Read More

This studio takes landscape systems at the city scale as a framework for design.  Landscape systems span and shape cities and urban regions, as well as political boundaries. Landscape systems include geology, hydrology, vegetation, habitat, transportation, open space, infrastructure and built form. All of these systems exert environmental impacts which … For more content click the Read More button below.This studio takes landscape systems at the city scale as a framework for design.  Landscape systems span and shape cities and urban regions, as well as political boundaries. Landscape systems include geology, hydrology, vegetation, habitat, transportation, open space, infrastructure and built form. All of these systems exert environmental impacts which affect quality of life at many scales-- the metropolitan, the city, the precinct, the neighbourhood as well as local streets and spaces.In this studio, students consider how metropolitan landscape systems have informed and shaped urban settlement, and vice versa. In a suite of directed design projects, students are given a future scenario which guides and challenges their design thinking in terms of scale and complexity. During the course students will develop knowledge of the relationship between landscape systems and urban settlements and extend their abilities to plan and design landscapes as integrated components of city and metropolitan systems.  Read More

Capstone 1 is the first phase of the culminating design studio in the UNSW MLArch. Together with LAND 7311 and LAND7313, this course forms an independent, year-long research and design process.  Students initiate their design proposition in LAND 7311, setting their own design research agenda within the structure of a … For more content click the Read More button below.Capstone 1 is the first phase of the culminating design studio in the UNSW MLArch. Together with LAND 7311 and LAND7313, this course forms an independent, year-long research and design process.  Students initiate their design proposition in LAND 7311, setting their own design research agenda within the structure of a collective studio project.  Students identify a theme or issue relevant to contemporary practice which serves as the framework for a design-based research project. Each student works closely with staff and peers in the studio to develop and test their design propositions.  In this studio, students consider how metropolitan landscape systems have informed and shaped urban settlement, and vice versa. In a suite of directed design projects, students are given a future scenario which guides and challenges their design thinking in terms of scale and complexity. During the course students will develop knowledge of the relationship between landscape systems and urban settlements and extend their abilities to plan and design landscapes as integrated components of city and metropolitan systems.  Read More

Students engage in a  process of  scholarly exploration through contemporary landscape architectural works and theories in relation to  the design process and design research. Students develop skills in research design and methods, critical review, research by design, documentation and writing. Students prepare an achievable, theoretically-informed research proposal which forms the … For more content click the Read More button below.Students engage in a  process of  scholarly exploration through contemporary landscape architectural works and theories in relation to  the design process and design research. Students develop skills in research design and methods, critical review, research by design, documentation and writing. Students prepare an achievable, theoretically-informed research proposal which forms the basis of the design work in the  Capstone Studio. Read More

Studio 6 is the culminating design studio in the UNSW MLArch degree. Together with LAND 7311, this course is the studio component of an independent, year-long research and design process.  Students initiate their design proposition in LAND 7311, setting their own design research agenda within the structure of a collective … For more content click the Read More button below.Studio 6 is the culminating design studio in the UNSW MLArch degree. Together with LAND 7311, this course is the studio component of an independent, year-long research and design process.  Students initiate their design proposition in LAND 7311, setting their own design research agenda within the structure of a collective studio project.  Every year Studio 6 identifies a relevant contemporary theme or issue which serves as the framework for the individual, design-based research projects. Each student develops a topic of their choosing and works closely with staff and peers in the studio to develop and test their design propositions.Read More

This studio takes landscape systems at the city scale as a framework for design.  Landscape systems span and shape cities and urban regions, as well as political boundaries. Landscape systems include geology, hydrology, vegetation, habitat, transportation, open space, infrastructure and built form. All these systems exert environmental impacts which affect … For more content click the Read More button below.This studio takes landscape systems at the city scale as a framework for design.  Landscape systems span and shape cities and urban regions, as well as political boundaries. Landscape systems include geology, hydrology, vegetation, habitat, transportation, open space, infrastructure and built form. All these systems exert environmental impacts which affect quality of life at many scales-- the metropolitan, the city, the precinct, the neighbourhood as well as local streets and spaces. In this studio, students consider how metropolitan landscape systems have informed and shaped urban settlement, and vice versa. In a suite of directed design projects, students are given a future scenario which guides and challenges their design thinking in terms of scale and complexity. During the course students will develop knowledge of the relationship between landscape systems and urban settlements and extend their abilities to plan and design landscapes as integrated components of city and metropolitan systems. Read More

This course is a co-requisite for LAND 7202: Master Landscape Studio 4: Constructed Ecologies. The course develops the knowledge and ability to address the technological challenges of constructed ecologies, their construction systems and methods, and their performance. The material focus is on landform, stormwater and vegetation.  Techniques of grading, earthworks, … For more content click the Read More button below.This course is a co-requisite for LAND 7202: Master Landscape Studio 4: Constructed Ecologies. The course develops the knowledge and ability to address the technological challenges of constructed ecologies, their construction systems and methods, and their performance. The material focus is on landform, stormwater and vegetation.  Techniques of grading, earthworks, and drainage are explored.  Digital modeling and fabirication are used to increase student's capacity to communicate and test design options; the digital model developed in this course are integrated into the con-current studio project.  Read More

This course introduces students to the visualisation of complex landscape systems and dynamics, using visual scripting interfaces and technologies such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, and the HoloLens. Students explore design decisions by simulating and evaluating changes to environmental conditions with a focus on landform, hydrology and planting.This course introduces students to the visualisation of complex landscape systems and dynamics, using visual scripting interfaces and technologies such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, and the HoloLens. Students explore design decisions by simulating and evaluating changes to environmental conditions with a focus on landform, hydrology and planting.Read More

The course is an introduction to the analysis and design of urban landscapes, focusing on the spatial quality, scale and texture of cities. Urban form is studied as a complex system of building types, civic space, infrastructures and ecosystems. Students critically analyse cities as expressions of human responses to environmental … For more content click the Read More button below.The course is an introduction to the analysis and design of urban landscapes, focusing on the spatial quality, scale and texture of cities. Urban form is studied as a complex system of building types, civic space, infrastructures and ecosystems. Students critically analyse cities as expressions of human responses to environmental conditions and natural processes. The course also emphasises the role of landscape architecture and planning in sustainable/green cities. Assessment tasks include quizzes, national and international case study analysis and a research essay.Read More

This studio approaches the designed landscape from an ecological perspective. The design process in the studio relies on ecological knowledge to inform, inspire, and shape the designed landscape. Different types of constructed ecologies are examined, including urban parks, constructed wetlands; green infrastructure; urban forests; green roofs and walls. Studio projects … For more content click the Read More button below.This studio approaches the designed landscape from an ecological perspective. The design process in the studio relies on ecological knowledge to inform, inspire, and shape the designed landscape. Different types of constructed ecologies are examined, including urban parks, constructed wetlands; green infrastructure; urban forests; green roofs and walls. Studio projects focus on the catchment scale and take landscape design as a critical and creative means of improving ecological and social performance. Skills in landform manipulation, wetland construction, and planting for climate and habitat health are integrated into the design agenda. Projects incorporate digital technologies as a means of testing design propositions. Read More