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In the course Architecturaltheory_1 (short: AT1), students receive an overview of various architectural theoretical positions between ca. 1750 and 1900 in Europe and the USA. At the center of the reflections is the topic of reform, i.e. the endeavor of architects and other participants in socio-cultural discourses to introduce improvements to and in our (built) living environments.

The students develop skills on how to derive critical analyses, theoretical strands or approaches from the presented positions.

The course is designed against the background of the European Council Directive (85/384/EEC), Article 3. This is about studying architecture:

„Education and training leading to diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications referred to in Article 2 shall be provided through courses of studies at university level concerned principally with architecture. Such studies shall be balanced between the theoretical and practical aspects of architectural training and shall ensure the acquisition of:

1. an ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements,

2. an adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences,

3. a knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design,

etc.“

Each lecture is dedicated to a specific theme. The SS_2021 lecture cycle will focus on „visionary architecture“ and the works of architects Étienne-Louis Boullée, Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, and Jean-Jacques Lequeu.

Presentation of the respective theme and the most important participants in the respective discourse in connection with the corresponding major works, the main features and stations of their reception. Development of a fondamental base for the development of critical analyses and possible interpretations in architectural theory.

Lecture: The regular attendance of the lectures is strongly recommended!

Assessment based on a single examination act at the end of the course

Written, electronic examination procedure in the form of a single-choice test.

Whether the exams in SS 2021 will be held in the computer rooms in the basement of the faculty will be communicated promptly before the respective examination dates.

Course examination according to § 7, statute section on "study-law regulations."

Will be presented during the lectures