Misr International University
Faculty of Engineering Sciences & Arts
Department of Architecture
Midterm Submission Brief
Programme Title : Architecture Program
Coursework Title : Midterm Submission
Course Name : Design Methods & Architectural Research
Course Code : ARC 222
MIU Level : MIU level 3
Maximum mark : 20 Marks
Lecturer : Dr. Ayat Ismail,
Arch. Anne Soliman,
Arch. Clara Younan
Hand-in Date : 19/03/2026
Hand-in Method : Submission through soft copy PDF document.
Detail of the task
Midterm: Project Phase: This phase of the project aims at assessing the students’ ability to develop their Design research.
All these should be completely done within the boundary of a limited time as the assignment deadline.
• Group Phase (SITE ANALYSIS)
• Individual Phase (BUILDING STANDARDS, CASE STUDIES, USER ANALYSIS and CONCEPTUAL DESIG PHASE)
Submission Checklist
1. Pre-design studies
1.1. Site Analysis (Group Submission)
a. Location b. Neighborhood context
- Macro to micro scale - Land uses surrounding the site
- Distances and travel times - Architectural styles surrounding the site
c. Size and zoning d. Natural physical features
- Area and dimensions of the site - Contour map
- Regulations of setbacks and heights - Soil type
- Trees
e. Man-made features f. Circulation
- Buildings, structures, walls inside the site - All streets surrounding the site
(if available)
g. Utilities h. Sensory
- Water, electricity, telecom, sewers - Views to the site
(whatever available) - Views from the site
- Noise (if available)
i. Human and culture j. Climate
- Socioeconomic level of the surrounding - Sun path
areas - Wind direction
- All-year temperature and humidity
1.2. Building standards and Case studies (Individual Submission)
a. Standards b. Case studies
- Collected data on different spaces and - Case overview
their requirements - Project concept (if available)
- Project plans (color coded and areas presented in a
pie chart)
- Any other components such as elevation and
sections (if available)
1.3. User Analysis (Individual Submission)
- Identify primary and secondary users of the project
- Create 1 persona card for each group of users (staff, kids, parents, visitors… etc.)
2. Conceptual Design Phase (Individual Submission)
2.1. Project Program of diverse spaces + Pie Chart of program
2.2. Conceptual Zoning
2.3. Vision/Aim/Design keywords
2.4. Concept statement and sketch
2.5. Form generation sequence
Guide to Marking Criteria (Please read the accompanying marking scheme)
85% and above:
Your work must be of outstanding quality and fully meet the requirements of the coursework specification and
learning outcomes stated. You must show independent thinking and apply this to your work showing originality and
consideration of key issues. There must be evidence of wider reading on the subject.
Key words which may describe a coursework at this level include appraises, compares, concludes, contrasts,
criticizes, critiques, defends, discriminates, evaluates, explains, interprets, justifies, relates, supports.
75% - 84%:
Your work must be of good quality and meet the requirements of the coursework specification and earning outcomes
stated. You must demonstrate some originality in your work and show this by applying new learning to the key issues
of the coursework. There must be evidence of wider reading on the subject.
Key words which may describe a coursework at this level include categorizes, combines, compiles, creates, devises,
generates, modifies, reconstructs, identifies, illustrates, outlines, synthesizes.
65% - 74%:
Your work must be comprehensive and meet all of the requirements stated by the coursework specification and
learning outcomes. You must show a good understanding of the key concepts and be able to apply them to solve the
problem set by the coursework. There must be enough depth to your work to provide evidence of wider reading.
Key words which may describe a coursework at this level include demonstrates, changes, applies, operates, produces,
predicts, shows, solves, uses, translates, comprehends, converts, generalizes.
60% - 64%:
Your work must be of a standard that meets the requirements stated by the coursework specification and learning
outcomes. You must show a reasonable level of understanding of the key concepts and principles and you must have
applied this knowledge to the coursework problem. There should be some evidence of wider reading.
Key words which may describe a coursework at this level include comprehends, defines, describes, identifies, knows,
labels, lists, matches, outlines, recalls, recognizes, reproduces, selects, states, rewrites.
Below 60%:
Your work is of poor quality and does not meet the requirements stated by the coursework specification and learning
outcomes. There is a lack of understanding of key concepts and knowledge and no evidence of wider reading.
Academic Misconduct
The University defines Academic Misconduct as ‘any case of deliberate, premeditated cheating, collusion,
plagiarism or falsification of information, in an attempt to deceive and gain an unfair advantage in assessment’. This
includes attempting to gain marks as part of a team without making a contribution. The department takes Academic
Misconduct very seriously and any suspected cases will be investigated through the University’s standard policy. If
you are found guilty, you may be expelled from the University with no award.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand what constitutes Academic Misconduct and to ensure
that you do not break the rules. If you are unclear about what is required, please ask