DAY

THEME

LEARNINGOBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

01

Awareness& Imagination

To introduce students to the world of architecture and urban planning through play, discussion, and reflection. The session will awaken curiosity about how spaces are designed, experienced, and built.

· Understand the interdisciplinary nature of architecture and planning

· Recognize how built environments affect emotions, behaviour, and society

· Learn the value of collaboration and communication in design

1. Film Snippet and Discussion:

The Human Scale or Abstract: Bjarke Ingels Objective: Use visual storytelling to highlight urban planning and human-centered design

Steps:

· Show 10–12 minutes of carefully selected segment

· Post-viewing: Group shares reflections using prompt cards:

o “What inspired you?”

o “What would you change?”

· Take away activity – comic strip making for storytelling

2. Ice-BreakerActivity: “BuildYour Dream School”Objective: Introduce students to form, function, and team collaboration using basic modelling.

Steps:

· Divide students into teams of 4–5.

· Give them 15 minutes to brainstorm features

of their dream school.

· Use blocks to create a conceptual layout/model (classrooms, open areas, etc.).

· Each group presents their concept in 2-3 minutes.

· Wrap-up discussion on principles and elements of design.

Materials: LEGO blocks / Jenga / cardboard bricks / magnetic tiles, any other as per instructor.

02

Architectureofthe Senses

To engage students in the principles of sensory architecture by allowing them to translate experiences into spatial ideas using touch, smell, light, and sound as design inputs.

· Understand how architecture engages human senses beyond the visual.

· Identify how texture, light, and sound influence spatial perception.

· Create hands-on models that represent sensory- influenced spatial environments.

1. SoundscapeAbstractPanelMaking

Objective: To make a soundscape-inspired abstract collage that visually expresses an auditory environment.

Steps:

· Students listen to different soundscapes (e.g., sounds at a market, at a hill station, at restaurant, etc).

· Each selects one and creates a visual collage using textures, lines, and colours that represent the sound.

· They are encouraged to consider rhythm, volume, and emotion.

Materials: A3 ivory sheets, Magazines, colored paper, textures, markers, Glue, scissors, origami paper, Basic stationery, others as per instructor.

2. ChasingLightActivity

Objective: The activity explores how we can manipulate light to create unique spatial experiences and enhance a building's design and atmosphere.

Steps:

· Students will create charcoal drawing of different architectural spaces, focusing on how light interacts with the architecture to create dramatic effects.

· They would use charcoal to build up layers of darkness to represent shadows and use erasing techniques to reveal highlights and areas of

light.

Materials: A3 Sheets, Charcoal, Erasers, any other as per instructor.

Visit to AI Department to experience the Robotics Arm. (As per availability)

03

Structure, Form & Balance

To introduce students to the basics of architectural structure through hands- on experiments in load, balance, and massing.

· Understand types of structures (truss, frame, shell)

· Learn physical behaviour of materials

· Explore model-making and team coordination

Interactive Demo: “String & Weight”

Uses strings, weights, and sticks to demonstrate tension and compression

1. Paper Structure Challenge Steps:

· Create a free-standing tower using only paper

· Highest tower wins – must withstand a book/ similar weight on top

· Post-activity analysis: What worked? Why did it fall?

Materials: Paper, scissors, masking tape, scale

2. Pavilion/Atelier BuildingActivity Steps:

· Teams design a “mini pavilion” from lightweight material (1:10 scale)

· Must include at least one arch or cantilever or a type of truss system.

· Test for wind and load (fan + light object) Materials: Straws, glue gun, foam core, cloth, others as per instructor.

04

Design Thinking in Architecture

To apply the design thinking process to human-centered architecture and understand iterative problem-solving.

· Apply empathy in design and learn ideation, prototyping and feedback cycle

· Create innovative design responses to daily life issues

Interactionon‘AEIOU’ofArchitecture

Discussion on:

Activity – Environment – Interaction – Objects - User

1. Mood board Creation Steps:

· Visual expression of one idea – textures, colours, photos, words

· Present your “design story” for empathy. Materials: Magazines, printed textures, glue, scissors, others as per instructor.

2. Empathy Map: User Design Exercise Steps:

· Students to choose a user for design.(team based – elderly, child, teenager, disable, etc)

· Fill empathy map: What they feel, say, see, do

· Design an open space keeping in mind the empathy analysis for the user group. Instructor will brief about the design challenge.

05

DesigningSustainable Futures

To build awareness about sustainable architecture and simple climate- responsive design.

· Know passive and active systems

· Understand alternative building materials and/ or construction systems

· Explore climate-sensitive architecture

· Know about traditional sustainable construction systems

Discussion on – Passive Design Systems in Architecture – Simple Understanding about orientation, openings, vegetation, alternate building material, louvers, fenestrations, jaalis etc for a climate responsive design.

Passive Solar House Model Steps:

· Teams make simple house model with passive techniques, etc depending upon different climatic zone. (teams can choose from (desert, forest, rainy, coastal, humid, colder)

· Place sun (torch, any source of light) and explain the concept of sociography.

· The model built should be sectional showcasing the impact of light indoors as well.

· The model should also be able to showcase the relationship of hot air and cool air/ insulation for thermal comfort.

· Pictures to be clicked of the result and documented on A2 sheets.

Materials: sun board, acetate sheets, torch, glue, straws, cutter, materials that represent for alternate building material, any other as per instructor.

06

CultureandVernacular Spaces

(Roots and Identity) To learn from traditional architecture and appreciate cultural diversity.

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Discussion on – Vernacular architecture springs from local climate, materials and culture. Traditional doors and windows expertly balance light, airflow, privacy and security, with lattices and overhangs tailored to hot, sunny environments.

1. CraftingVernacularOpenings Steps:

· Pick & Sketch: Choose a regional style (e.g. Rajasthani jaali, Kerala door, etc ).

· Build an opening using sun board (A3 size)

· Cut & Frame: Cut out the opening and glue sticks around it to form a shallow frame.

· Add lattice, shutter panels or a small overhang using thin paper or sticks as per the vernacular setting.

Materials: sun board, acetate sheets, glue, straws, cutter, materials that can be used for making a window model, any other as per instructor.

07

Urban Explorers – Understanding the City To observe and analyse urban spaces and understand how cities are designed and experienced.

· Observe street design, public spaces, signage, and behaviour

· Learn basic urban mapping techniques

· Think critically about city functions

1. Urban Simulation with Pilot View(Bird’s Eye Perspective)

· Demonstration using a basic drone flight (based on availability) to show:

o Amity Campus layout from above

o Rooftops, open areas, voids vs solids, flow of people

· Brief discussion on what gets hidden/shown in aerial vs. pedestrian views.

· Capture photographs and sketch them on A3 sheet.

2. “If I Were a Planner…” + Mapping Challenge Steps:

· Each student would be assigned a realistic urban problem (e.g., heat island zone, neglected edge, blind spots, etc).

· Students must propose one simple intervention

using cognitive map technique.

· Show and Tell: Student Presentations (A1 sheets)

08

Pocket Park Design

To independently design a mini public park for a residential colony.

· Understand how to analyse and zone a site by assigning and organizing different functions.

· Practice designing logical circulation.

· Incorporate at least one sustainable or eco-friendly element.

P3: Pocket Park Planner

Discussion on functional, well-connected, and eco- friendly pocket park by zoning play, seating, and garden areas, designing clear circulation paths, and integrating a sustainable feature.

Steps:

· Mark a 10×15 m rectangle on scale and draw “bubbles” for 3 functions (play, seating, garden).

· Colour-code each bubble (green for lawns, Grey for plaza, brown for benches), then draw connecting paths on paper.

· Model it out with different contours, elements, other features by use different materials for the same.

· Stick small features such as for benches, bins, trees, fountains, etc.

· Present your layout model site, functions, circulation, and one eco-friendly feature.

Materials: A2 paper & scale ruler, Colored pencils/ markers (green, grey, brown), sun board, textured paper, materials for park, Glue, basic stationery, any other as per instructor.

09

Studio Day –

My Dream Space (Personal Expression) To independently apply learnings from previous activities and design a unique space of choice.

· To apply rapid sketching and doodling techniques to explore and refine ideas for your “dream space,” translating abstract thoughts into clear, communicative concept drawings.

· To build a simple 3D model of your space layout and develop a polished poster that combines

mood-board imagery.

Activities:

Concept Sketching

Brainstorm & doodle: What is your dream space?

Model Building + Poster Design

Prepare model with simple layout understanding and elevation designs using mood boards, and sketches.

Materials: As Per Instructor.

Peer Review & Feedback

10

Jury and Showcase

To present design works and reflect on learning journey

· To stage the exhibition and prepare presenter dialogue.

· To present work to the faculty jury and integrate their feedback.

Activities:

· Setup Exhibition and Prepare Dialogue

· Faculty Jury

· Reel Making Activity for design showcase

· Interactive Feedback Report sheet

· Group Photos