311-009 Design Lab

Study program:

Urban Landscape Transformation

Academic level and semester:

Master, 1st/2nd semester

ECTS credits/workload per semester:

9 / 225

Contact hours per week/contact hours per semester:

4 / 45

Type/Teaching method:

Seminar, Experimental Design and Idea Workshop conducted as a seminar in workshop format with lectures, discussions, exercises, and group reflection, as well as individual research, preparation, and thematic in-depth study with supportive supervision; if applicable, professional guidance by external experts and, if appropriate, an excursion

Language of instruction: English

Frequency:

Summer semester

Lecturer:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Birgit Kröniger

Content:

In the Design Lab, key future tasks in Landscape Architecture are indentified, analysed and explored in depth. Combining architectural theory studies with experimental, artistic and creative work, solution strategies for the open spaces of tomorrow are developed in a workshop format. In addition, subject-specific theoretical backgrounds are explored in depth through literature studies and field studies. 

Textbooks:

 
Recommended for: Graduates
Prerequisites: The module serves to deepen landscape architecture–specific topics and requires a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Restrictions:

None

Assessment:

Coursework project, mostly with a strong graphic and design component