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With the increasing complexity of urban challenges, enhancing the quality of urban spaces has become a global priority. Urban Design, as a key discipline, has garnered significant attention. In China, Urban Design education is still in its infancy, whereas internationally, it has been evolving for nearly 70 years. Among global institutions, University College London (UCL) is renowned for its forward-thinking approach to design education. However, there is limited literature detailing the methodologies employed in teaching Urban Design at internationally acclaimed universities. This paper explores how UCL’s MArch Urban Design program cultivates students through a research-driven approach, drawing on the author’s firsthand experience. The study aims to provide insights for reforming Urban Design education in China by examining knowledge construction, teaching methods, and curriculum structure at UCL.

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The Research Logic Behind the Surreal ‘Voids’ – Knowledge Construction and Design Summaries from UCL’s MArch Urban Design

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Xueyang Miao,
  • Philippe Morel

摘要

With the increasing complexity of urban challenges, enhancing the quality of urban spaces has become a global priority. Urban Design, as a key discipline, has garnered significant attention. In China, Urban Design education is still in its infancy, whereas internationally, it has been evolving for nearly 70 years. Among global institutions, University College London (UCL) is renowned for its forward-thinking approach to design education. However, there is limited literature detailing the methodologies employed in teaching Urban Design at internationally acclaimed universities. This paper explores how UCL’s MArch Urban Design program cultivates students through a research-driven approach, drawing on the author’s firsthand experience. The study aims to provide insights for reforming Urban Design education in China by examining knowledge construction, teaching methods, and curriculum structure at UCL.