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Architecture and the City I
Architektur und Stadt I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:50
Abstract
The seminar examines the question of taxation through the writing of architectural criticism. By looking at specific case studies, we analyze how, at certain historical moments, the “value” of the built environment has been defined and taxed, and, conversely, how fiscal policies shape architecture and the city.
Objective
Students gain an understanding of different approaches to architectural criticism. They write and revise their own texts in short, medium and long form, and also edit their peers' work.
Content
Analysis of texts; site visits of current building and planning projects; weekly writing assignments; reviews and lectures with invited critics from general-audience and professional publications.
Resources
Literature
Will be posted on the MAS platform.
Learning Materials (Links)
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| seminar |
Architektur und Stadt I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 27.10 (Seminarwoche).
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4 h weekly |
Offered In
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MAS in History and Theory of Architecture (GTA) (The MAS-programm in "History and Theory of Architecture" is a two-year half-time course and contains 60 CP. The course starts in the autumn semester. Attendance of classes supplemented by independent research; practical training periods and excursions; lectures/seminars on one to two days per week, in total 600 ca. contact hours, in addition private study ca. 600 hours (for each in-class day one day of work preparation), two individually tutored seminar papers on chosen subjects (200 hours) and credited Master's thesis (600 hours).)
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