After successful completion of the course, students are able to develop design projects in the context of (historic) existing structures. The studio will encorporate all phases of the design process - from the conceptual all the way to the detailing process, including the development of a specific programme. Students will be trained in precise observation and interpretation of found conditions.

Two existing structures on the Slovak-Austrian border mark the starting point of the studio:
The Devín Castle - located high above the junction of the rivers Danube and March – and the remains of a building situated along the shore. This object was designed by architect Václav Houdek and was completed in 1948. It served as the central constituent of a natural amphitheater.
The two buildings developed according to their particular „hi-story“: In the course of time they were adapted, altered and finally abandoned. The task of the studio will be to transform the objects according to their new use. Their „hi-story“ will be carried on – respectfully but without fear of contact.

To following methods will lead the students towards the above mentioned academic goals:
1. conceptual approach within short project
2. field trip to site
3. analysis of comparable projects
4. spatial-conceptual analysis of the existing objects
5. chronological analysis („time-line“)
6. development of individual programmes
7. design of structure and building components
8. conceptual models, working models, digital models

Wednesday, Oktober 9, 2019; 1 p.m., first studio
Wednesday, Oktober 16, 2019; field-trip (all day) to Devín (SVK)

Application exclusively via TISS. Application by means of portfolio is possible

1. presentation and submission of short project (free technique)
2. presentation and submission of final project consisting of
a. architectural drawings in the scales 1:500, 1:200, 1:100
b. technical details in the scales 1:20 – 1:1 and
c. conceptual models, working models
Mode of Examination:
1. presence in studio-meetings compulsory
2. participation at field trip
3. mid-review and final-review

A basic interest in the topics of construction and structures is recommended. Basic knowledge of building construction as well as the successful completion of the exam "Hochbau2" are required.