"My Architectural Vocabulary" Workshop

The College of Architecture, Art, and Design is pleased to announce the successful completion of the "My Architectural Vocabulary" workshop, which took place on the university campus for first-year students enrolled in the Introduction to Design course. Coordinated by Dr. Muna Salameh and Ms. Ayat Elkhazendar, this hands-on and creative platform allowed students to apply and showcase their understanding of architectural vocabulary gained throughout the semester.

The workshop challenged students to create abstract artworks using the same materials and a specified amount of cardboard, reflecting their comprehension and utilization of architectural elements such as repetition, contrast, and simile.

The overarching goal was to encourage students to express their interpretations of architectural concepts in tangible and visual forms. By engaging in this artistic endeavor, students were challenged to synthesize theoretical knowledge into practical and artistic representations. Through the creation of abstract works, participants explored and experimented with architectural vocabulary, fostering a deeper understanding of how these elements convey artistic messages.

The workshop also assessed students' proficiency in using architectural vocabulary to communicate ideas, emphasizing the importance of these elements in the design process. This hands-on approach provided a dynamic and interactive dimension to their learning experience, allowing them to develop a personal connection to the architectural concepts they had studied.