Hochschule Anhalt (Anhalt University of Applied Sciences)
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Germany, the Dessau Summer School of Architecture (DessArc) develops its thematic focus from the relevance of Bauhaus Dessau in the history of architecture. Parts of the course are conducted within Bauhaus Dessau.
At Dessau Summer School of Architecture, participants from different nations enter into an architectural dialogue on a review of modernity in architecture. To this purpose, the components of the programme place current developments in architecture and design in relation to the history of modernity and to its evidence on site.
The Dessau Summer School of Architecture starts with a workshop in cooperation with Bauhaus Dessau Foundation on the mutual relations between Education and Design in the Bauhaus Aula. Following this, the Studio is closely related to this context. In 2023, Bauhaus will become 104 years of age and you will become part of it! In studio, we will focus especially on one key topic of Bauhaus: The Cultural Transfer.
Within architectural building typology, not only concert halls, museums or theatres serve the purpose of cultural transfer. Especially for the one–by–one interaction, architectures of a much smaller scale can cover all requirements: from the artists who perform a show, from the public who wants to get involved, and—also—the goal to make some money. At their best, these architectures even provide a place for the artists to take a break, and to rest.
Within studio, we will start researching historic as well as contemporary examples. Which role does architecture take in this context? How does materiality contribute to its details and its function? Shall we as designers anticipate a typical user-behaviour within the design process, or has the user even to become an integral part of this process?
As studio task, our design of a building will meet all these aspects according to the demands of today. Doing so, we will achieve a creative and well- founded position related to the historic Bauhaus—in the year of its 104th anniversary!
To learn more about Germany, its geography and language will be one important part of studying at Anhalt University. Therefore, students will take a specific language class in order to learn and practice their German language skills. Students will take part in excursions for the Architecture and Society course and the Art class.
Participants will receive upon successful completion 12 ECTS for the six weeks course. For any questions regarding the program or application procedures, please contact us directly: afg.summerschool [at] hs-anhalt.de.
Dessau Summer School of Architecture website / Application deadline: February 28, 2023 / Program costs: 1,050 EUR including fees, accomodation from June 5 to July 14, 2023 and the excursions.
