Urban Design Project

Course content

Students are able to understand complex urban constellations and processes. They are able to analyze and evaluate the morphology of the city. They are able to develop an urban concept in dialogue with the context and to develop it methodically into an urban design. Moreover the students are able to present the essential ideas and design contents in a professional and clear manner using suitable media. They are able to communicate and discuss their design and the specific urban planning aspects relevant for the project. Through frequently recurring presentations, students train their rhetorical skills. In the obligatory teamwork they develop their social competence, cooperation and teamwork skills.

Content:
Urban design: in-depth preparatory work and analysis under various issues, urban studies, concept, development of building typologies, detailed elaboration of urban details, representation and presentation.