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052-0705-00L 2 Credits BSC , MSC , NDS D-BAUG , D-ARCH
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Landscape Architecture I

Landschaftsarchitektur I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Christophe Girot
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:00:51

Abstract

Introduction to the history and theory of garden design and landscape architecture. Analysis of the design of historical gardens and landscapes within the cultural background.

Objective

The course covers the basic history and theory of garden design and landscape architecture from its beginnings to the 21th century. The course aims to raise awareness of a changing perception of nature and landscape.

Content

The lecture series on “History and Theory of Garden Design and Landscape Architecture” deals with the historical development of designed nature, from the beginnings of cultural landscapes and gardens to 21th century landscape architecture. In the analysis of each era, the focus is on the spatial and cultural relationship between the garden, the city and the landscape, as well as the changing perceptions of nature and its representation.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts and a reading list will be provided.

Literature

A reading list will be provided for the exams.

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
Die Prüfung kann ggf. auch in Englisch oder Französisch abgelegt werden.Die mündliche Prüfung findet zwischen dem 12.12.22 und 20.1.23 statt. Das genaue Datum wird von der Professur mitgeteilt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Landschaftsarchitektur I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 28.10. (Seminarwoche) sowie in den beiden letzten Semesterwochen (vor Schlussabgaben).
  • Fri 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 3)
2 h weekly

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