Development critical skills and competency in situating and negociating significantly complex architectural and urban programs in local and/or international contexts. Acquiring knowledge of contemporary approaches, methodologies, strategies and tools used in architectural and urban design. Gaining knowledge of the historical, theoretical, natural and cultural assets of design contexts, and developing awareness with respect to environmental, social, economic sustainability. Contribution to the student’s development of a personal position and increasing autonomy in design work. Representation of multiple approaches to architectural design in the project outcomes.