La maqueta como estrategia docente para la ideación arquitectónica. Contenedores configurales

Abstract

This paper addresses a propaedeutic and innovative teaching practice integrated within pedagogic strategies of graphic and three-dimensional architectural ideation. Physical models are valued as form-finding tools for space ideation as well as for training a haptic and visual conception of space. The use of the so-called configural containers is favoured as a means of framing spatial ideation in order to achieve greater teaching effectiveness and creative empowerment, as it provides a certain support for the students’ confidence however unfolding an unlimited range of exploratory alternatives. Despite the apparent constraints that such previous imposition entails it does not lead to a loss of creativity with regard to the students’ spatial imagination that is conveniently nourished with an imaginary of references as much useful as they are necessary.