ARCH507 Architectural Design Studio VII
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Architecture
Ahmed Obralić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
To introduce students with the fundamentals of design of sport facilities and to develop the students' capability to desing buildings for sport using architectural standards, regulations and architectural language.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Pickard, Q. (ed.), The Architect's Handbook, Blackwell Science, 2002. Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012.
Additional Literature
Neufert, E., Neufert, P., Baiche, B., & Walliman, N. (2000). Architects' data. Oxford: Blackwell Science.Teaching Methods
Class discussions with examples
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Class debates on relevant case studies
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Explanation of tasks and expectations. | |
| 2 | Urban /Site/ Analysis. Historic overview of the development of buildings for sport. | |
| 3 | Spatial requirements, dimensional standards in buildings for sport. | |
| 4 | Dimensional standards in design of buildings for sport. | |
| 5 | Communication and space organization. | |
| 6 | Presentation of certain elements in conceptual design project. | |
| 7 | Analysis of referent examples. Typologies and practice. | |
| 8 | Midterm examination | |
| 9 | Analysis of referent examples. Functional organization of buildings for sport. | |
| 10 | Building envelope and materials. Design reviews | |
| 11 | Analysis of referent examples. | |
| 12 | Analysis of referent examples regarding facades, shapes etc. | |
| 13 | Work presentation of conceptual design project. | |
| 14 | Non-working day | |
| 15 | Final review of students' projects |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH507.1 | Course | Wednesday 17:00 - 19:50 | A F3.10 - Architecture Classroom | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 15:00 | A F3.17 | |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 15:00 | A F3.17 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
In term Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 3
Active Tutorials
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:
Lectures
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Active Tutorials
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Home Study
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
In-Term Exam Study
60 hours ⏳ (6 week × 10 h)
Final Exam Study
150 hours ⏳ (15 week × 10 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 [ARCH507] 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.
Syllabus Last Updated on Oct 10, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ARCH507 | Architectural Design Studio VII | 1 | 5 | 12 | Wednesday, 17:00 - 18:50 | |||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Ahmed Obralić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 13:00-15:00 Wednesday: 12:00-15:00 |
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| aobralic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | N/A | Assistant E-mail | ||||||||
| Course Objectives | To introduce students with the fundamentals of design of sport facilities and to develop the students' capability to desing buildings for sport using architectural standards, regulations and architectural language. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Pickard, Q. (ed.), The Architect's Handbook, Blackwell Science, 2002. Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Class discussions with examples. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. Class debates on relevant case studies. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course. Explanation of tasks and expectations. | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Urban /Site/ Analysis. Historic overview of the development of buildings for sport. | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Spatial requirements, dimensional standards in buildings for sport. | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Dimensional standards in design of buildings for sport. | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Communication and space organization. | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Presentation of certain elements in conceptual design project. | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Analysis of referent examples. Typologies and practice. | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm examination | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Analysis of referent examples. Functional organization of buildings for sport. | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Building envelope and materials. Design reviews | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Analysis of referent examples. | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Analysis of referent examples regarding facades, shapes etc. | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Work presentation of conceptual design project. | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Non-working day | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Final review of students' projects | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| In term Exam | 1 | 20 | 1,,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Active Tutorials | 14 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lectures | 1 | 15 | 15 | Active Tutorials | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Home Study | 3 | 15 | 45 | In-Term Exam Study | 10 | 6 | 60 | |||
| Final Exam Study | 10 | 15 | 150 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 300 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 12 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 20/10/2025 | |||||||||