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Position 02: An Example of How Architecture
Could Change the World….
INTRODUCTION:
Following from the first “position” paper this semester — which if successful was a coherent exploration of
an issue that students felt architecture might address to instigate positive change through a very particular
“frame of reference”/issue — the second assignment will utilize the potential of this “frame of reference”
to present and critique the agenda of a particular architect or firm that addresses the issue each student
presented in the previous assignment. The students will look at particular architect’s/ or architectural
firm’s design agenda in relation to that issue and explain how and why they were chosen as an example.
Student’s will finish their papers by presenting and critiquing a project by the architect/firm as an example
of the role that architecture can have as a positive force. The goal here is to construct a well-researched
and detailed critique of an architect’s project through the frame of reference created in the first position
paper. Remember to always reference the relevant expertise and scholarship on the matter to reinforce
and bring credibility to your viewpoint.
Length/position paper: Minimum word count: 1000 words/Maximum word count: 1250 words
Format/Structure: Give an interesting title (Draw the reader in!). The paper’s central argument should then
be broken into three parts:
Part 01: Remind the reader of the “frame of reference” constructed in the second paper. Give a quick
explanation of how it relates to the design agenda/project of the architect or architectural firm that the
student has chosen to present and to critique for this paper. (Introduction)
Within this section, the student will quickly reintroduce the topic from their second paper and then explain
how it relates to the design agenda of the chosen architect and the project presented as an example of
how the issue might be addressed architecturally. In other words, how should the chosen work of
architecture be valued and critiqued? For instance: Our world today seems to be largely devoid of an aesthetic
beauty in our built environment. I feel it emotionally bankrupt. If architecture seeks to be more straightforwardly emotive, it can bring about these changes…. The design agenda of the architect (“insert name”) seeks
to address this type of issue because…. The (“insert name”) project is an exemplar of this type of agenda
because….
Part 02: In this section, discuss and further outline explore the design agenda of the architect, then show how
the project is a manifestation of this agenda. What are the ways that it is successful, and where does it fail in
manifesting this agenda. This should be the bulk of your paper and must clearly identify the important aspects
associated with the agenda and its relation to the project. What is important about the architects agenda and
why should the project be worthy of this type of critique? Why do you feel that this architect and project
appropriately addresses the issue that founds your “frame of reference”. What positive changes does this
specific architectural project bring about? (Body of Paper)
For instance: The architect’s sensibility towards the emotive potential of architecture is clearly expressed
in this project in these ways…. Though largely successful in many aspects, in regards to this particular issue, it
has not fully succeeded because…….. To be fully successful it could have undertaken this steps in its choice of
(say) materials….
Part 03: If these steps are taken, what will be the results? (Conclusion)
These material choices would reinforce the process of our reengagement with our surroundings by…” “If
architects and the architecture they produced instilled these qualities in the individuals experiencing these
environments the positive energy of emotional engagement with the environment could emerge….and this
project exemplifies this potential through….”
As in the second assignment, this is a research assignment that needs to utilize peer reviewed
journals/books (NO WIKIPEDIA OR GOOGLE) to legitimize your arguments. These types of articles may
be accessed online, so you should begin your search on the Auraria Library website and look for online for
(e)texts or (e)resources. YOU CAN ALSO NOW CHECK OUT PHYSICAL BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY. It
is suggested that you consult a librarian for assistance. This can be done online through the Auraria
Library website.
Each assignment MUST have at least 3 articles (NEW, not previously used) referenced IN ADDITION to
those assigned in class. Each paper should have a bibliography and references. You can use either
“Chicago Manual of Style” or “MLA”, just choose one and be consistent! There are two links below that
will assist you in your citations. If you use images, please cite them as well.
Chicago Manual of style:
Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition – Purdue OWL® – Purdue University
MLA Formatting and Style Guide:
MLA Formatting and Style Guide – Purdue OWL® – Purdue University
It cannot be stressed enough the importance of references. If a paper is not referenced properly, it is
technically plagiarism, so please take your references seriously! I am adding the plagiarism statement from
the syllabus below. PLEASE REVIEW! Suspected cases of plagiarism will be forwarded to the Department
Chair of Architecture and the Associate Dean for CAP.

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