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056-0107-00L 2 Credits NDS D-ARCH
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Study Trip II

Studienreise II

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:40

Abstract

One-week study trip centered on walking as a method for researching, writing, and communicating architectural and urban history.

Objective

Students will engage in walking as a critical approach to urban and open space; reflect on the relationship of architecture and experience; and read key texts on spatial perception and the history and practice of walking.

Resources

Literature

Will be announced on the class platform.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Studienreise II
Einwöchige Studienreise mit dem Fokus auf der konzeptionellen Beziehung von Kunst, öffentlichem Raum und Architektur. Durch internationale Beispiele wird das auf Zürich bezogene Programm des Projektsemesters ergänzt. Um die Funktionen öffentlich geförderter Kunst zu untersuchen, werden unterschiedliche urbane Massstäbe und Ökonomien besucht. Die Studierenden üben das Betrachten und Diskutieren anhand ausgewählter Beispiele, wobei sowohl der zeitgenössische als auch der geschichtliche Kontext kritische Erkenntnisse vermitteln.
No time listed 50 h semesterly

Offered In

  • 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).)