After successful completion of the course, students are able to competently deal with questions of spatial design in the context of historical buildings, real-life caes  and contemporary functional adaptation.

As part of the In the design program in Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, the focus is on a smaller or a larger property including buildings. These are in close proximity to each other (Wiener Straße or Alleegasse). The main square of Neunkirchen can be reached on foot in a few minutes. The question arises with regard to the long-term (re) use of the area, as well as the handling of the existing buildings. Accordingly, the topic of (partial) demolition will have to be questioned at most. Likewise, dealing with meaningful uses has a high priority. The use of all existing space can and should be viewed strategically.
As part of this design exercise, it is important to combine usage concepts with architectural measures that contribute to a meaningful development. The main goal is to develop a realizable overall concept and a concrete usable design solution.

The rather unusual course of work starting with the aspects of design work initiates a multitude of questions and queries. Thus the first stage is dedicated to finding an individual approach to a key topic. Thereafter those aspects in terms of utilization and functions are dealt with in particular which result from the specific way of approaching the project. On a total the experience with spatial design is increased and the use and correlations of colour, light and materials is practiced.

What is required is the development of a concept for the design assignment. Subsequently, the implementation of the draft on a scale of 1:100 (plan presentation, model building) is to be provided. In addition, characteristic areas are to be represented on a scale of 1:20.