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

Landschaftsarchitektur I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Annemarie Bucher, Myriam Uzor
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Abstract

The Landscape Architecture I and II lecture series looks at the design of nature from the first cultural landscapes to today's complex cultural landscape formations. The lecture series not only analyzes the results of anthropogenic nature design, but also discusses its various causes, contexts and consequences.

Objective

The course provides the basics and tools for an in-depth understanding of the discipline of landscape design and its far-reaching interconnections with architecture, urban planning, ecology and other spatial and nature-related sciences. The aim is to adopt landscape perspectives in planning and design processes and to critically reflect on one's own projects within a specific context. Students learn about historical developments and their topicality and learn "from history". Design contexts are presented on the basis of examples. Students develop a basis for ways of thinking and action for current landscape architectural challenges.

Content

The lectures in the fall semester course "History and Theory of Gardens and Landscape Architecture" provide an overview of the cultural history of nature, the landscape and the garden from its origins to the present day. An in-depth understanding of change as will be offered and the design strategies and characteristics of the most important epochs and their current relevance will be discussed.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts and a bibliography will be provided

Literature

Handouts and a bibliography will be provided

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
oral 15 minutes
Die Prüfung kann ggf. auch auf Englisch absolviert werden.Die mündliche Prüfung findet zwischen dem 06.01.25 und 17.01.25 statt. Das genaue Datum wird von der Professur mitgeteilt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Landschaftsarchitektur I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung vom 20. bis 24. Oktober (Seminarwoche) sowie in den beiden letzten Semesterwochen (vor Schlussabgaben).
  • Fri 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 3)
2 h weekly

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