Doctor of Architecture (Design)

Extracted from Doctor of Architecture (Design) (25920) rules

3.(1) A student must present for examination work comprising—

(a) an exhibition of architectural design of a scope of works equivalent to the fully developed design of a building of major cultural significance;

and

(b) an A3 volume containing—

(i) the exhibition drawings in suitable reduction;

(ii) photographs of the exhibition models;

(iii) the research proposal described in Rule 5(1) containing a brief, the scope of works and the estimated construction costs for the proposed architectural design; and

(iv) an expanded abstract of up to 5000 words explaining the student's response to the brief and the contribution of the work to the discipline of architecture.

(2) The A3 volume described in (1)(b) must be presented in temporary binding at least six weeks prior to the exhibition opening.

(3) The work described in (1) must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, for example through the discovery of knowledge, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.

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