TFE In & On Architecture: Research Studio

larcb2295  2025-2026  Bruxelles Saint-Gilles

TFE In & On Architecture: Research Studio
9.00 credits
90.0 h + 90.0 h
Q2
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Teacher(s)
Cavalieri Chiara; Chanvillard Cécile; Gillis Christophe; Ledent Gérald; Vandenbroucke David;
Language
French
Main themes
Each course in the Travail de fin d’étude (TFE, master’s thesis) domain addresses themes and methods related to the domains of Edification, Habitat and Society, History and Theory, and Territory. These domains naturally intersect with three longitudinal issues: Sustainability, Heritage, and Digitalization.
The objective of this course is to support the successful completion of the Master’s thesis and serves as the culmination of the courses Transversality and TFE In & On Architecture taken in M1 (Q1 and Q2) and M2 (Q1). This course is co-taught, bringing together theory professors with architectural project professors.
During this course, students will:
  • Develop their architectural project while consolidating its research dimension,
  • Present the essence of their master thesis work through graphic, textual, and oral formats.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Refine the TFE plan by articulating the dimensions IN and ON architecture,
  • Demonstrate the relevance of the hypothesis being developed and materialized with autonomy,
  • Develop the project with a focus on the interplay between IN and ON architecture, ensuring alignment with the posed problem.

General Learning Outcomes

In line with the program’s learning outcomes (LOs), this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LOs:
  • LO1.1 Prioritize the parameters and issues of a given situation.
  • LO1.2 Justify the intentions and choices of an architectural project at different intervention scales.
  • LO1.3 Artfully compose spaces conducive to the well-being of both human and non-human occupants.
  • LO1.4 Compose the material elements of a construction or development with artistry.
  • LO1.5 Creatively compose a project with skill.
  • LO1.6 Integrate Sustainable Development requirements into the design process, at multiple scales.
  • LO2.2 Inventively depict an architectural concept.
  • LO3.3 Understand and integrate scientific and technical knowledge to realize an architectural project.
  • LO4.3 Understand and integrate the content of other artistic or scientific disciplines to enrich the architectural project.
  • LO5.2 Communicate attentively, inclusively, and effectively with the various stakeholders of the architectural project.
  • LO5.3 Organize individual or collective work attentively, inclusively, and effectively.
  • LO5.4 Advocate for and act in favor of exemplary architecture in light of Sustainable Development requirements.
  • LO6.1 Acquire and rigorously apply disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary methods of scientific research.
  • LO6.2 Formulate a research question and define a research subject in and on architecture.
 
 
Teaching methods
The teaching unit consists of:
-  Ex cathedra lectures given by co-lecturers and/or external experts who contribute to the topic.
- Poster sessions supervised by co-lecturers focusing on research and information sharing related to the topic. Research is carried out independently by students.
- Workshop work (supervised by the co-lecturers and possibly the thematic co-supervisors) and independent work on the personal theme that is the subject of the research question. 
The co-lecturers are all involved in the overall coordination of the activity (content and procedures).
Evaluation methods
Learning outcomes are assessed in the form of a final assignment, weighted by continuous assessment. The assessment of successive assignments results in a single grade. The assessment covers:
- Continuous formative assessment of the research process and technical analysis of data to be used in the research workshop. This is punctuated by the presentation of interim posters
- Criteria-based assessment of the final project
The teaching team reserves the right to invite external members to participate in the final assessment. These members are authorised to assess the students for the part of the work presented to them.
Faculty or entity
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Architecture (Bruxelles)
ARCB2M
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