051-0367-16L  Seminar History of Urban Design: Elements of Urban Space

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersV. Magnago Lampugnani, M. Tubbesing
Periodicityevery semester recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractWithin our series »Elements of the urban space« we will focus on urban housing. In the parishes Niederdorf, Sihlfeld, Unterstrass, Fluntern und Hirslanden, we will look at numerous housing types on the level of the metropolis, the neighborhood, the building and the urban detail. In doing so, we aim to gather criteria, that are fundamental to an urban living situation.
Learning objectiveThe aim of the seminar series is to provide a sound methodological approach in analyzing urban space on the scale of the metropolis, the neighborhood, the building and the urban detail. Through a series of neighborhood walks and excursions to the four major city archives, our students gain a methodological approach to city analysis. In the discourse of the seminar, we will gain fundamental criteria for the design of urban situations.
Lecture notesOur students will be provided with all material in digital form.
LiteratureWe will provide our students with a selection of literature and all necessary planning documents in digital form.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe number of students is limited to 60. After the introduction on 22/09 between 14.45-16.30 we will meet on 29/9 (city walk), 6/10. (discussion of the analysis results), 13/10. (consultation - doodle), 3/11 (excision plan archives), 10/11 and 1/12 (consolation - doodle) and final presentation on 8/12.