Courses - Faculty of Creative Arts And Industries
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
Stage I
Modern Architecture and Urbanism
Examines through case studies the cultural contexts that shaped the development of architecture, urban design, landscape and the environment during the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on the historical developments that influenced changes in style and the theoretical contexts that shaped attitudes towards inhabitation, social organisation, national identity, and cultural self-expression, amongst other things.
Restriction: ARCHHTC 100
Stage III
Oceanic Architecture and Urbanism
Examines the development of architecture and its contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand and the South Pacific, including origins, historical influences, key architects and buildings, identity and changing priorities.
Prerequisite: ARCHHTC 235 and 236, or 202 and 230
Worlds of Architecture
Examines topics in pre-modern architectural and urban history and theory across the continents of Eurasia, Africa, the Americas, Australia and Oceania.
Prerequisite: ARCHHTC 237
Restriction: ARCHHTC 339, 340
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
Pacific Architecture
Examines architectural history and practice in the Pacific region from ancient sites to the present day. Explores design from all periods, with a view to informing future design through consideration of climate, culture, society, materials and economics.
Architecture and Political Philosophy
Examines the political role of architecture and urban space with emphasis on works of Michel Foucault. Analysis of the ways in which architecture constructs habits and habitats in relation to philosophical concepts.
History of Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand - Level 9
A research-based examination of New Zealand’s more than 100-year history of building housing at medium and high densities. Includes analysis of exemplars.
Māori and Pacific Housing
Examines Māori and Pacific housing issues and culturally appropriate housing options for Māori and Pacific peoples, including contemporary whare and papakāinga.