Does architecture always need to be physical? What ways of spatial expression, notation, extension, and new awareness can be achieved and designed through media? And what role could AR play in (re)programming and extending space, in exhibition design, performance spaces, or within the confinements of our habitat?

In this course, we will investigate the possibilities of virtual and augmented space populations through the playful use of digital technologies. We will look at different approaches to immaterial architecture to develop ephemeral, audio-visual objects, structures, or installations that stand in dialogue and emulate new experiences with an existing architectural context. We blend bits and bytes with our physical habitat.

Every 2 weeks (Fridays - exact times tbc. in Jan 2025) with lectures, external input, conceptual development and feedback, and continuous project development in mixed groups.

Attendance of the first session (Introduction and Objectives) is mandatory and a no-show will lead to no further participation in the course.

Regular attendance and active participation in group discussions. (30%)

Each participant is asked to give a presentation of the concept and the theoretical and technical background of the project (10-15 min) and hand in an exhibit by the End of May. The exhibit shall be a spatial investigation and critical examination and design proposal within the context of the venue using AR/VR for implementation. (50%)

Each participant is asked to provide feedback and project documentation(video and audio) to one other work. (20 %)

Finals dissemination of works is tbc.

This seminar especially (but not only) addresses students of Architecture, Transmedia Art, Transart, Art and Science,  Cross-Disciplinary Strategies, Digital Art and  Experimental Game Cultures. 

Note: It is administratively necessary to register for both LV with the respective numbers: 

S04211(Bence Pap) + S04243(Valie Messini) tbc.