Introductory Course: Landscape and Architecture (Summer Semester 2015)

In the second-semester introductory project, we build on the foundation laid in the first semester regarding the basics of architectural design and expand our experience in how to approach a design topic, discover creative possibilities, and develop an inspired and well-reasoned design.

The assignment is to design a boat dock on an unobstructed stretch of the Fulda River that accentuates the experience of this unique linear landscape and supports it with practical amenities —in other words, a topic that equally engages with the landscape context, the atmospheric and design conditions, and the functional requirements of a spatial program.

Working Methods: Exploring the topic, experimenting, acquiring foundational knowledge, analyzing good examples, analyzing the context, developing spatial concepts and façade studies, working within the “pencil-model-computer” triangle, discussing—presenting—presenting. Work individually and in teams.

Marc Matzken (M.A.)
Christopher Unger (Dipl.-Ing.)