Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021

Architecture Bachelor Information
Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2017)
Electives and Focus Works
Electives
Historic Building Archaeology and Conservation
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
063-0908-00LConversion History (FS) Information
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W2 credits2GC. M. Knobling
AbstractThe course addresses the challenging questions of the topic "Conversion" in terms of design, construction and urbanism from antiquity to the 20th century.
ObjectiveWe will regard the building history from late ancient times to the early 20th century by analysing transformations within two cities. In this way you can apply your knowledge of building history from the core subject to these highly focused examples.
You will learn to recognise, interpret and chronologically classify traces of changes in historical buildings. Thus, you will also gain an impression of the issues involved in building archaeology.
ContentBuilding history is also a history of constant change and adaptation. No city looks today as it did when it was founded. Only very few buildings have been preserved in their original state. Building in existing contexts is therefore not only a term of the current architectural discourse - rather, modernisation, adaptation to new uses, upgrading, repairs or the continued construction of existing buildings (up to the urban planning dimension) have always been core tasks of the architect.

We consider history of construction in time-lapse and in an extremely condensed form based on just two cities - Milan and Vienna. On the one hand, we will see that most of the buildings have been rebuilt several times in the course of their existence - even if they seem very uniform to us today. We will identify the conversion phases of these buildings, and also focus on the technical implementation of these measures.

On the other hand, we will see that every ambitious new construction in the past has also transformed the existing city - from medieval town fortifications to the construction of railway stations. Every new building is therefore also part of a conversion, either structurally or, e.g. by stylistic changes, aesthetically.

The course is not graded. As proof of achievement, participants produce a short photo essay on a historical conversion of their own choice.
052-0914-21LPreservation: Uncool & Unbeloved Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 40.
W2 credits2SS. Langenberg
AbstractThe elective course addresses current issues and challenges in the field of heritage conservation. Under the title "UNCOOL & UNBELOVED", the focus in the spring semester of 2021 is on the self-perception and image of heritage conservation as well as the public image of the discipline and its goals.
ObjectiveStudents will gain insight into the key principles and tasks of practical heritage conservation. By examining a self-chosen topic or object, students can explore questions in greater depth and discuss them within the group.
ContentThe task of heritage conservation is the inventory and preservation of objects worthy of protection. In doing so, it is confronted with a wide variety of challenges and issues, both constructive and social, such as ageing and decay, the desire for development, densification or change of use, changes in climate conditions and requirements, the appropriation and rejection of objects and stocks, amongst others.
In the spring semester of 2021, we will devote ourselves to the topic of the self-conception and image of heritage conservation as well as protected building stocks that are poorly recognised by society. We will analyse, discuss and question the public perception of the traditional heritage preservation. Based on this, students will develop and implement a fictional image campaign in groups. This could include posters and/or movies, a website, an app, games, among other options.
051-1204-21LIntegrated Discipline Building Research and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Information Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits2US. Holzer
AbstractThis part of the curriculum addresses design work in different areas of architecture and urbanism and integrates the knowledge acquired in previous years. It involves the active participation of specialists from related disciplines (e.g. building structures, landscape architecture, history of art and architecture, monuments conservation etc.).
ObjectiveDeepen and widen the knowledge of the first years of study (e.g. building structures, landscape architecture, history of art and architecture, monuments conservation etc.)
ContentThis part of the curriculum addresses design work in different areas of architecture and urbanism and integrates the knowledge acquired in previous years. It involves the active participation of specialists from related disciplines (e.g. building structures, landscape architecture, history of art and architecture, monuments conservation etc.).
Prerequisites / NoticeThe contents of the integrated discipline Building Research and Preservation of Cultural Heritage are defined in accordance to the subject of the respective lecturer.
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