Scoring Rubric: Interim Crit 2

Demonstrate proficiency in informed discussions on urban design issues using appropriate terminology and concepts within the field of urban design.

Develop comprehensive design proposals for medium-sized buildings in urban environments that serve multiple functions and purposes.

The design narrative/intention is somewhat clear, but lacks some details or coherence.

The design narrative/intention is clear and coherent, but could be more specific or refined.

The design narrative/intention is clear, coherent, specific, and well-articulated.

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A list of design strategies and actions that reflected design narrative/intention is identified

The design strategies reflected the design narrative/intention. The strategy is clear and coherent but could be more specific or refined.

The design strategies reflected the design narrative/intention. The design strategy is clear, coherent, specific, and well-articulated.

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The mass is adequately presented and communicates the design concept somewhat clearly.

The mass is well presented and communicates the design concept clearly.

The mass is excellently presented and communicates the design concept effectively.

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A precedent study was done and being used in developing/explaining the design narrative

A precedent study was done properly and being used in developing/explaining the design narrative but better examples could be identified

A precedent study was done properly and being effectively used in developing/explaining the design narrative, the example chosen is suitable in assisting/describing the design intention/strategy.

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The 3 urban considerations were selected, attempt to develop identified but not yet properly done

The 3 urban considerations were selected, properly developed with clear direction in achieving them

The urban design consideration has been successfully developed and well incorporated in the design

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The site design is not yet appropriate, impractical, or unsafe. It does not respond to the site analysis or the project’s requirements.

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The site design is appropriate, practical, and safe. It responds to the site analysis and the project’s requirements.

The site design is innovative, efficient, and sustainable. It responds to the site analysis and the project’s requirements, as well as showcases creativity and originality.

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The layout demonstrates basic understanding and application of formal and spatial principles, such as scale, materiality, sequence, circulation, enclosure, and visual perception. The layout creates a satisfactory experiential quality of architectural form and space.

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The layout demonstrates clear understanding and application of formal and spatial principles, such as scale, materiality, sequence, circulation, enclosure, and visual perception. The layout creates a successful experiential quality of architectural form and space.

The layout demonstrates advanced understanding and application of formal and spatial principles, such as scale, materiality, sequence, circulation, enclosure, and visual perception. The layout creates an exemplary experiential quality of architectural form and space

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The layout is properly layout as a sub basement parking facility.

The layout is properly layout as an efficient sub basement parking facility. but not yet integrated with the structure and services

The layout is properly layout as an efficient basement parking facility and well integrated with the structure and services

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