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UDI5502 · Urban design studio 1B: Neighbourhood

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2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Architecture

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

This unit explores the retrofitting and creation of ecologically sensitive cities and regencies in Indonesia, with a focus on neighbourhood-scale projects. Through projects that coordinate the built and natural systems shaping our cities, you will develop foundational design skills, technical capacities, analytical approaches, and effective communication methods within spatial planning systems.

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
IndonesiaMonash Indonesia term 2Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1PortfolioPortfolio100%

100% in-semester assessment

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

prohibitions

  • UDI4001 — Urban design studio 1: Climate resilience

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the basic spatial planning process and components of the spatial plan;
  2. Strategically respond to complex problems and develop appropriate urban design responses, processes and outcomes relevant to Indonesian cities and regencies by leveraging relevant contemporary technologies with increasing skill;
  3. Appreciate systems-thinking approaches to link localised neighbourhood design interventions aimed at enhancing climate resilience to larger urban and regional scales;
  4. Effectively communicate design ideas and proposals through visual presentations, models, and reports, using clear and persuasive design language;
  5. Work collaboratively in a studio setting, incorporating feedback to refine and iterate design experiments toward a final proposal.

Workload

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours. The remaining 9 hours are to be used for self and group learning activities.

ActivityDuration
Studio activities36 hours

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