Evaluating joint-studio as a alternative learning experience: Case study of retirement centre project in join-studio between UPM and UIN, in architecture design studio

Abstract

The current model in studios is based on ancient model. In some cases the traditional design studio in a school of architecture consists of a teacher telling students what to do and student doing what they are told. While the current design studio may represent the best teaching ideas for this profession yet they are not without problems. This paper tries to unfold issues and problems behind the Join Studio, as one of the method to enhance the pedagogical process of architecture studio at 3rd year studio, Architecture Department, Universiti Putra Malaysia. The discussion will consist of four parts which are the general understanding of design studio in architecture, join studio as part of learning process in studio, critical analysis of join studio at 3rd year between Universiti Putra Malaysia and Islamic State University of Malang, Indonesia and some recommendation for future join studio.