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078-0305-00L 2 Credits NDS D-ARCH

Design Theory (EPFL)

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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:20

Abstract

The serie of sessions explores contemporary urban and territorial spaces through four complementary perspectives: direct physical experience, collective imagery and memory, historical layers and urban fabric, and territorial landscapes with natural dynamics. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and represent these complex spaces.

Objective

By the end of the course, students will be able to create an annotated bibliography, interpret urban theories, and describe the contemporary urban condition. They will also develop critical thinking, creativity, and effective work methodology.

Content

6 sessions, feedback, and a learning paper.

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the EPFL.

Registration & Places

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

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Design Theory (EPFL)
**Course at EPFL**
No time listed 20 h semesterly

Offered In

  • MAS in Urban and Territorial Design (The MAS in Urban and Territorial Design requires one year of full-time postgraduate study for a 60 ECTS joint degree, the “MAS ETH EPF UTD”. It is taught in English and held at the two Swiss schools, EPFL (Autumn) and ETH Zurich (Spring).)