Master of Architecture with Master of Landscape Architecture

Program Overview

This double degree in Architecture and Landscape Architecture combines the two disciplines to create innovative and sustainable buildings and places. Students develop advanced skills in design, technology, and research, preparing them for careers as architects, landscape architects, or project managers. The program emphasizes hands-on experience through internships, overseas studios, and industry engagement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This double degree provides a comprehensive perspective on contemporary architecture and landscape architecture, blending the two areas of study to blur the boundaries between them. It explores the relationship between the two disciplines, examining how to create functional, innovative, and visually appealing buildings and places while addressing environmental change and shifting social needs.

Objectives:

• Develop creativity and design capacity
• Master advanced ecological, construction, and landscape technologies, material cultures, and complex building concepts
• Acquire proficiency in relevant software, including Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, GIS, Photoshop, InDesign, BIM, and Maxwell
• Develop a position on current disciplinary, social, and political issues
• Apply learning through internship electives
• Conduct individual research-led design projects and immerse in overseas studios
• Engage with industry professionals in classes and extracurricular activities

Outline:

Core Courses:

• ARCH 7020: Professional Practice (M)
• ARCH 7033: Advanced Construction (M)
• ARCH 7034: Studio: Urbanism (M)
• ARCH 7035: Critical Historical Practices (M)
• ARCH 7040: Studio: Architecture (M)
• ARCH 7041: Advanced Architecture Technologies (M)
• ARCH 7042: Designing Research (M)
• LARCH 7029: Advanced Landscape Architecture Technologies (M)
• LARCH 7031: Studio: Landscape Architecture (M)
• LARCH 7032: Advanced Ecology (M)

Electives:

• ARCH 7032: Studio Cultures: Architecture (M) OR
• LARCH 7028: Studio Cultures: Landscape Architecture (M)

Research Dissertation/Final Project:

Two options are available:

• ARCH 7043: Final Architecture Project (M) and LARCH 7033: Final Landscape Architecture Project (M)
• LARCH 7043: Final Architecture Project (M) and LARCH 7034: Final Landscape Architecture Dissertation (M)

Assessment:

• Written reports and essays
• Short in-class exercises
• Oral presentations
• Capstone architecture and landscape architecture project

Teaching:

• Emphasis on design studios aligned with research streams in 'History, Theory and Culture', 'Design', and 'Urbanism'
• Courses in advanced construction, structures, and environmental studies
• Courses in advanced ecological and landscape technologies
• Internship elective providing practical work experience
• Offshore studio and experiential learning opportunities

Careers:

• Graduates are well-equipped for careers as architects, landscape architects, project administrators, or project managers.
• Potential career paths include:
• Landscape Architect
• Architect