The Leeds School of Architecture Yearbook 2023

Overview
The studio-based modules at Level 4 introduce students to the elements of
the design process, developing their skills and enabling them to undertake in
its entirety a relatively simple design project by the end of the level. Graphic
techniques, including an introduction to landscape related digital software
for communicating the design process and solution are integral to these
modules. They are supported by contextual modules which develops students’
understanding of the natural and cultural landscape and a technology module
which focuses on plants as a key design medium for the landscape architect.
Site visits
Robin Hood Bay field trip
Leeds Waterfront, Meanwood Park.
Landscape Resource Centre, Headingley.
RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate.
Semester one
Introduces students to the core concept of place, heightening awareness of
environment, its characters, and the natural and human processes that shape
its evolution. The method of observing, recording and initial analysing of place is
through the practice of drawing and key graphic communication skills essential
to the practice of landscape architecture. Other modules study elements of
geology, soil, ecology and some of the major landscape changes that have been
brought about by human society through history.
Their first design studio explores the three-dimensional nature of design by
developing a project from concept to resolution. Exploring abstract concepts,
spatial development, model making, and material palette.
Semester 2
Further into the year design studio modules develop a more comprehensive
landscape design resolution. Focusing on an area within an urban environment
exploring the integrated nature of design with people in the environment.
Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of design processes,
response to site, brief formulation, concept development through to visual
communication of design ideas through to basic design resolution involving
construction and planting design.
Students
Elizabeth Barratt
Rachel Clarke
Ellie Clayton
Chanel Darwent-Ricketts
Sufiyaan Farid
Oliver Harrison
Miles Hirst
Clara Illingworth
William Johns
Kit Keith
Justina Kielaite
Tilly Longstaff
Sophie Mutch
Kabir Rahimi
Dylan Roberts
Edwyn Smith
William Smith
Emily Smith
Rachel Stuckey
Reuben Wilsher