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Program Requirements
Revision, May 2018. Start of revision.
This concentration is a 45-credit, three-term (Fall, Winter, and Fall) program based on a design-intensive professional curriculum and centred on the design studio. Students work in a traditional studio format for the first two terms and with individual advisers in the terminal design project course in the third (Fall) term. Complementary and elective courses are organized to provide flexibility in individual program design and create opportunities to both explore the discipline and focus on subject areas related to research and design interests.
Required Courses (29 credits)
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ARCH 672 Architectural Design 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Research and design-based graduate studio focused on program, site, construction, and urban design.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Jemtrud, Michael; Craig, Salmaan; Moe, Kiel (Fall)
(2-10-6)
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ARCH 673 Architectural Design 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Research and design-based graduate studio focused on the integration of skills in architecture and related disciplines.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Theodore, David; Saucier, Gilles; Davies, Howard (Winter)
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ARCH 674 Professional Practice 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : The Professional Code, the Architect's Act and the architect's responsibilities to clients, colleagues and society, including professional ethics, responsibility in design, contractual arrangements, business conduct, construction supervision, issuing of certificates, construction and project management, concepts of architectural specification writing, building costs and life cycle costing.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Covo, David; Plourde, Marc-André (Winter)
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ARCH 677 Architectural Design 3 (9 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Research and design-based graduate studio focused on individual self-initiated investigation of architectural and urban issues.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Gallanti, Fabrizio; Bressani, Martin (Fall)
(2-10-15)
Prerequisite: ARCH 673
Restriction: Open only to students enrolled in M.Arch. (Professional) Non-Thesis; Design Studio.
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ARCH 678 Advanced Construction (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : An exploration of construction in relation to architectural design; research in advanced methods of construction and structure related to design problems and built projects; appropriate technologies and alternatives.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Moe, Kiel (Fall)
(2-0-7)
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ARCH 680 Field Sketching (2 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Seven days of supervised field sketching in selected locations outside Montreal. The course reinforces traditional skills in observation, notebook recording and architectural sketching. Students are encouraged to approach the subject critically and thematically, and to treat sketching as a mechanism for documenting experience and expressing their knowledge of the environment.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Covo, David; Castro, Ricardo L; Mellin, Robert (Fall)
(15-40-6)
Complementary Courses
13-16 credits
3-6 credits from the following courses:
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ARCH 551 Urban Design and Planning (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Fundamentals of city-building in Canada relative to municipal, regional, and provincial actions used to guide urban growth and development. Contemporary urban design in major metropolitan centres as shaped by legal, political, and cultural realities. Current preoccupations in citybuilding: reurbanisation and adaptive reuse of infrastructure, collaborative multi-stakeholder projects, strategic initiatives, changing relationships between professional experts and grassroots actors. Introduction to specific aspects of practice: public participation and community engagement; land development and real estate; project feasibility and implementation; policy monitoring and evaluation; emergent city-building regimes.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Luka, Nicholas (Winter)
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ARCH 604 Urban Design Seminar (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Advanced concepts and methods used in urban design, focusing on epistemological debates, practical techniques, and philosophical concerns that shape contemporary theory and practice in the field.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
(1-2-6)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken URBP 604.
Complementary Courses
10-13 credits selected as follows:
Group A:
3-13 credits chosen from the following courses:
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ARCH 523 Significant Texts and Buildings (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Critical study of significant architectural thought since 1750 as it has been expressed in buildings and texts (treatises, manifestos, criticisms). A specific theme will be addressed every year to allow in-depth interpretations of the material presented and discussed.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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ARCH 525 Seminar on Analysis and Theory (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Analysis and evaluation of significant architectural projects with reference to contemporary architectural theories.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Zuk, Radoslav (Winter)
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ARCH 531 Architectural Intentions Vitruvius - Renaissance (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Architectural intentions embodied in buildings and writings of architects from antiquity to the Renaissance. Special emphasis is placed on the cultural connections of architecture to science and philosophy.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Perez-Gomez, Alberto (Fall)
(2-0-7)
Prerequisite: ARCH 251
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ARCH 532 Origins of Modern Architecture (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Examination of architectural intentions (theory and practice) in the European context (especially France, Italy and England), during the crucial period that marks the beginning of the modern era.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Perez-Gomez, Alberto (Winter)
(2-0-7)
Prerequisite: ARCH 251
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ARCH 626 Critical Design Strategies (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Study of specific contemporary design practices with particular reference to their affinities with the development and current role of architectural criticism, art, literature, and philosophy.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Theodore, David (Winter)
(3-0-9)
Restrictions: Departmental permission required. Not open to students who have taken ARCH 524.
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ARCH 684 Contemporary Theory 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Critical readings in architectural design and research.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Vardouli, Theodora (Fall)
(3-0-9)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Restriction: Open to students enrolled in all M.Arch. programs.
Note: A variety of topics will be chosen for the seminar each year.
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ARCH 685 Contemporary Theory 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Critical readings in architectural research.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
(3-0-9)
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 684 and permission of instructor.
Restriction: Open to students enrolled in all M.Arch. programs.
Note: A variety of topics will be chosen for the seminar each year.
Group B:
0-10 credits chosen from the following courses:
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ARCH 512 Architectural Modelling (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Architectural modelling using advanced applications in digital media. Topics include: 3-D modelling and rendering; image editing; digital animation; hypertext and the World Wide Web; issues of representation and methodology; comparison of publishing applications. Projects complement design studio courses and independent studies that are student or instructor initiated.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Vardouli, Theodora (Winter)
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ARCH 514 Community Design Workshop (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Context-focused community-based architectural projects undertaken in collaboration with external partners. Exploration of challenges, needs, and opportunities in architectural and urban-design interventions on real sites through interdisciplinary and cross-sectorial collaboration.
Terms: Fall 2018, Summer 2019
Instructors: Mellin, Robert (Summer)
(2-4-6)
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking URBP 514.
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ARCH 515 Sustainable Design (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : This course will address sustainable design theory and applications in the built environment with students from a variety of fields (architecture, urban planning, engineering, sociology, environmental studies, economics, international studies). Architecture will provide the focus for environmental, socio-cultural and economic issues.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Jemtrud, Michael (Winter)
(3-0-6)
Prerequisite: ARCH 377 or permission of instructor.
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ARCH 520 Montreal: Urban Morphology (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Historical, geographical, demographical, and regional evolution of the metropolis of Montreal. Topics include: important quartiers, the Montreal urban grid, industrialization, reform movements, geographical diversity, urban culture, local building techniques and materials. Basic concepts of urban morphology and their relationships to the contemporary urban context will be explored.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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ARCH 521 Structure of Cities (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Nature, pattern and life of modern cities. Urban networks, special areas, problems and prospects.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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ARCH 526 Philosophy of Structure (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Philosophy of Structure aims to investigate structure in its broadest sense. The course is divided in two halves; the first one gives an overview of the development of theoretical structural frameworks such as mathematics and geometry, while the second one highlights physical structures constructed by nature (geology, turbulence), man or animals.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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ARCH 527 Civic Design (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : The elements of form in buildings and their siting design in the urban setting.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
(2-0-7)
Prerequisite: ARCH 378
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ARCH 528 History of Housing (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Indigenous housing both transient and permanent, from the standpoint of individual structure and pattern of settlements. The principal historic examples of houses including housing in the age of industrial revolution and contemporary housing.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Sijpkes, Pieter (Winter)
(2-0-7)
Prerequisite: ARCH 251 or permission of instructor
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ARCH 529 Housing Theory (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : A review of environmental alternatives in housing; contemporary housing and the physical and sociological determinants that shape it; Canadian housing.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
(2-0-7)
Prerequisite: ARCH 528 or permission of instructor
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ARCH 533 New Approaches to Architectural History (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : An exploration of the aims, tools, and methods of architectural history as a discipline.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
(2-0-7)
Prerequisite: ARCH 251 or permission of instructor
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ARCH 540 Selected Topics in Architecture 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : A course to allow the introduction of new topics in Architecture as needs arise, by regular and visiting staff.
Terms: Fall 2018, Winter 2019
Instructors: Castro, Ricardo L; Craig, Salmaan; Jemtrud, Michael; Vardouli, Theodora (Winter)
(2-0-7)
Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
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ARCH 541 Selected Topics in Architecture 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : A course to allow the introduction of new topics in Architecture as needs arise, by regular and visiting staff.
Terms: Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Summer 2019
Instructors: Dunton, Nancy Hawley (Fall) Moe, Kiel (Winter) Jemtrud, Michael (Summer)
(2-0-7)
Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
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ARCH 622 Research Methods for Architecture (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Survey of research methods for students with professional training in architecture. Setting research questions; establishing hypotheses; choosing methodologies; understanding historical, design, and other research traditions; producing literature reviews; engaging architectural evidence; addressing research ethics; presenting findings.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Adams, Annmarie (Fall)
(2-1-9)
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ARCH 626 Critical Design Strategies (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Study of specific contemporary design practices with particular reference to their affinities with the development and current role of architectural criticism, art, literature, and philosophy.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Theodore, David (Winter)
(3-0-9)
Restrictions: Departmental permission required. Not open to students who have taken ARCH 524.
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ARCH 679 Writing in Architecture (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : The development of critical writing skills, focusing on current architectural themes and issues.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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ARCH 684 Contemporary Theory 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Critical readings in architectural design and research.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Vardouli, Theodora (Fall)
(3-0-9)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Restriction: Open to students enrolled in all M.Arch. programs.
Note: A variety of topics will be chosen for the seminar each year.
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ARCH 685 Contemporary Theory 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Critical readings in architectural research.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
(3-0-9)
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 684 and permission of instructor.
Restriction: Open to students enrolled in all M.Arch. programs.
Note: A variety of topics will be chosen for the seminar each year.
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URBP 555 Real Estate and Planning (3 credits)
Overview
Urban Planning : Basic concepts of real estate and property rights and how these are valued. The specificities of property markets and their segmentation. The paradox of realestate uniqueness. Actors and processes of realestate development and investment in practical terms (proforma analysis, investment analysis, leases and property management) and broader terms (institutional investors, financialization). Segmentation of development processes among local, supralocal and international actors, including consultants. Roles of the planner and planning regulations; how these affect property values and property development with specific reference to Québec planning legislation and powers. Market evaluation and analysis of the development potential of specific sites.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Shearmur, Richard George; Tordjman Goodfellow, Daniel (Winter)
(3-0-6)
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken URBP 617 in winter 2017.
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URBP 651 Redesigning Suburban Space (3 credits)
Overview
Urban Planning : Planning and urban design strategies for transforming suburban and exurban settings in North America to meet contemporary needs. Critical approaches to responsible practice in existing cultural landscapes. Adaptive reuse of public space, intensification, densification, transit-oriented retrofit of urban form, community-based design development.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Luka, Nicholas (Fall)
Note: Courses taken are to be used to fulfil one group only.
Elective Courses
0-3 credits
Up to 3 credits (at the 500 or 600 level) may be taken outside the School of Architecture, with the approval of an assigned faculty adviser.
Revision, May 2018. End of revision.
Faculty of Engineering—2018-2019 (last updated Aug. 22, 2018) (disclaimer)
