Open Studio offers students the opportunity to investigate a project of their choice in a partnered and supported learning environment

Tutors offer joint responsibility by involving everyone in the planning of Open Studio – students select their own project by defining personal responses to the overarching tectonic course agenda. Students often choose to use their written Dissertations as a foundation for their projects, previous research and readings are used to inform design enquiries. Others draw on an elective course, or personal agenda. Personal opinions, views and experiences are fundamental to the Unit’s approach to architecture. Diversity is openly celebrated and accommodated in the studio’s approach to leaning.