ARCH304 Architectural Design Studio IV
ARCH304 Architectural Design Studio IV
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Architecture
Adnan Zoranić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course introduces students to a office design and learn them to prepare a schematic and developed design for complex office building project with an emphasis on interrelationships of spaces and specialist functions, including, public interface, public assembly and functional performance. Students will be in ability to think about relationships between particular new designed building and surrounding context.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012. Hachner, Rainer,Jeska, Simone, Klauck, Birgit, Office Building, Birkhauser, 2002;
Additional Literature
-Teaching Methods
Lectures with examples and class discussions
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
In this course, students will have worked closely with a tutor on a unique project, absorbing the key issues informing the project and demonstrating an ability to translate these issues into a design project
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to design brief. Presentation of project program | N/A |
| 2 | Presentation of project program with all basic information for designing of those types of buildings. Site visit and understanding of surroundings, urban context, climate, sun orientation, circulation accessibility. | Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012. |
| 3 | Meaning of concept, form, function, space, structure, context, esthetics, harmony, composition... in architectural design. Lectures about office buildings concepts | N/A |
| 4 | Site Analysis, students presentations of site analyzing with following studio work and critiques. | Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012. Hachner, Rainer,Jeska, Simone, Klauck, Birgit, Office Building, Birkhauser, 2002; |
| 5 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A |
| 6 | Sketching exam I, concept, plans/Studio work | N/A |
| 7 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A |
| 8 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A |
| 9 | Sketching exam II, plans, sections, volumetric and esthetic proposals/Studio work | N/A |
| 10 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A |
| 11 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A |
| 12 | Mid - term design critique: Submission and presentation of schematic design. | N/A |
| 13 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A |
| 14 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A |
| 15 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH304.1 | Course | Tuesday 09:00 - 14:50 | A F3.10 - Architecture Classroom | - | - |
| ARCH304.2 | Course | Tuesday 09:00 - 14:50 | A F2.16 - Architecture Studio | - | - |
| ARCH304.3 | Course | Tuesday 09:00 - 14:50 | A F2.16 - Architecture Studio | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 11:00 | A F3.13 | |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 15:00 | A F3.13 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Midterm Project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Prezentation and Sketching Exams
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Activity/Progress
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 12 ECTS credit course corresponds to 300 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
12 hours ⏳ (2 week × 6 h)
Home study and work
154 hours ⏳ (11 week × 14 h)
Active tutorials
54 hours ⏳ (9 week × 6 h)
In-term exams/projects
24 hours ⏳ (4 week × 6 h)
Final project
40 hours ⏳ (4 week × 10 h)
Final project presentation
10 hours ⏳ (2 week × 5 h)
Lecture hours
3 hours ⏳ (1 week × 3 h)
Active tutorials
3 hours ⏳ (1 week × 3 h)
300 Total Workload Hours
12 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH304] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ARCH304 | Architectural Design Studio IV | 1 | 5 | 12 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | ARCH303 | It is a prerequisite to | ARCH405 | |||||||
| Lecturer | Adnan Zoranić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Wednesday: 9:00-11:00 Thursday: 12:00-15:00 |
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| azoranic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | - | Assistant E-mail | azoranic@ius.edu.ba | |||||||
| Course Objectives | This course introduces students to a office design and learn them to prepare a schematic and developed design for complex office building project with an emphasis on interrelationships of spaces and specialist functions, including, public interface, public assembly and functional performance. Students will be in ability to think about relationships between particular new designed building and surrounding context. |
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| Textbook | Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012. Hachner, Rainer,Jeska, Simone, Klauck, Birgit, Office Building, Birkhauser, 2002; | |||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lectures with examples and class discussions. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. In this course, students will have worked closely with a tutor on a unique project, absorbing the key issues informing the project and demonstrating an ability to translate these issues into a design project. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to design brief. Presentation of project program | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Presentation of project program with all basic information for designing of those types of buildings. Site visit and understanding of surroundings, urban context, climate, sun orientation, circulation accessibility. | Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012. | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Meaning of concept, form, function, space, structure, context, esthetics, harmony, composition... in architectural design. Lectures about office buildings concepts | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Site Analysis, students presentations of site analyzing with following studio work and critiques. | Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012. Hachner, Rainer,Jeska, Simone, Klauck, Birgit, Office Building, Birkhauser, 2002; | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Sketching exam I, concept, plans/Studio work | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Sketching exam II, plans, sections, volumetric and esthetic proposals/Studio work | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Mid - term design critique: Submission and presentation of schematic design. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Day critiques, schematic design development. | N/A | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Project | 1 | 20 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Prezentation and Sketching Exams | 3 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Activity/Progress | 1 | 10 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 6 | 2 | 12 | Home study and work | 14 | 11 | 154 | |||
| Active tutorials | 6 | 9 | 54 | In-term exams/projects | 6 | 4 | 24 | |||
| Final project | 10 | 4 | 40 | Final project presentation | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Lecture hours | 3 | 1 | 3 | Active tutorials | 3 | 1 | 3 | |||
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| Total Workload Hours = | 300 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 12 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 19/02/2026 | |||||||||