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The chair for architectural theory is
operated within the framework of the architectural faculty of the
Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck and employs an excellent programme for
advanced studies and research ranging from substantial cultural theories to
essential scientific, curative and media skills in the realm of architecture,
city and landscape. On that scope, prospective architects gain professional
expertise in the conceptual and communicative aspects of architecture whereas complementary
education programmes are offered to support future careers that reflect in
particular the cultural challenges of architecture: to be found in the field of
architectural theory, architectural history and architectural journalism. As a
consequence, the chair employs an academic programme based on specific projects
which aim to engage with books, exhibitions, websites etc. while enhancing to
carry forward individual theoretical substance in the phase of realisation.
The programmatic conception of the course is
of central importance, bringing architecture into an operative relationship
with urbanity and landscape. Through a wide range of lectures, seminars and
projects, the course provides the close examination of essential theoretical
treatises and debates in architecture. It recognises first and foremost differentiated modes of how theoreticians have perceived the complex
interrelation of architecture, urbanity and landscape, thus drawing on the
unique reflections of social, philosophical and cultural concepts in
architecture.
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