Nach positiver Absolvierung der Lehrveranstaltung sind Studierende in der Lage, eine Entwurfsaufgabe zu bearbeiten, die von einem Verständnis spezifischer räumlicher Zusammenhänge im Zusammenhang mit Gebäudetypen, gebunden an gesellschaftliche und politische Bedingungen, geprägt ist. Sie lernen, sich kritisch mit Grundfragen des architektonischen Entwerfens auseinanderzusetzen, insbesondere durch die Auseinandersetzung mit einem spezifischen Kontext und den daraus abzuleitenden Fragestellungen, die sich aus der Betrachtung der Bautypen, der Gegebenheiten vor Ort, der vorhandenen Gebäude sowie der Kultur- und Stadtentwicklungsgeschichte ergeben. Sie erwerben Kenntnisse über verschiedene Variationen von Gebäudetypen im Wien des 20. Jahrhunderts, Artikulation von Zwischenräumen und architektonischen Elementen.
The design course “Lines of inquiry” will focus on in-between spaces through an examination of certain aspects of the language of built architecture in Vienna. In reference to language, we will base our lines of inquiry on the Friedrich Achleitner’s book “Austrian Architecture in the 20th Century”. His concise textual description will form a starting point for an extended consideration and analysis of architectural elements of the in-between space, which well be explored and redefined in sketchbooks and other forms of representation prepared by the students.
Lines of inquiry
“The phenomenon of intermediate space demonstrates that the characteristics of inside and outside, body and space, closure and openness, private and public, need not represent irreconcilable polarities, but that the one can be achieved with the assistance of its counterpart“ - Fundamental Concepts of Architecture, Janson/Tigges
Intermediate or in-between spaces belong to the building and at the same time to the surrounding space outside. They articulate connections and transition between one space to the next. In-between spaces attain a public character, sometimes by being open on one side, or by distinct architectural elements. They allow for different uses, and operate as a zone of interaction. Arcades, galleries, loggias, vestibules are all variations of in-between space and form specific types.
In our design studio “Lines of inquiry” we will start by following the brief descriptions of Friedrich Achleitner in his well-known book “Austrian Architecture in the 20th Century” and observe along different lines and buildings forms, elements and spatial sequences of in-between spaces in Vienna.
Through taking a closer look, recording and drawing architectural examples the students are required to reproduce what they see and apprehend. In their sketchbook, they are required to elaborate on defining and redefining, what can be described as the articulation of public and private through forms and elements of in-between space.
Reading, observing, discussion, writing, drawing and experimenting with different drawings and illustration methods.
