Theory of Architecture 1
Tulay Atak
Institute of Architecture , Theory of Architecture
2025W, Lecture and Discussion (VD), 2.0 ECTS, 2.0 semester hours, course number S04996
Description
Theory of Arch 1 presents a survey of architectural theory from around 1970ies to this day, with an emphasis on contemporary developments since the nineties. The course will focus on questions of disciplinarity, form, mediums and media, as well as political, environmental and technological issues facing architecture today. In order to trace the transformation of thought, we will discuss each topic in two stages: modern vs postmodern, early vs. late, untimely vs. contemporary. We will consider the limits of the discipline, crutches of the profession and the agency of architectural imagination in addressing the urgent questions of today.
Examination Modalities
The students will be expected to complete the weekly readings, participate in class discussions and complete the semester assignment in a timely manner. The semester assignment will be divided into several steps which will be completed throughout the semester.
Comments
The course will consist of lectures and discussions.
Dates
Thu, 09 October 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 16 October 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 23 October 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 06 November 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 13 November 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 20 November 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 27 November 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 04 December 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 11 December 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 18 December 2025, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 08 January 2026, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 21
Thu, 15 January 2026, 09:00–10:30 Seminar Room 3
Thu, 22 January 2026, 09:00–10:30
Thu, 29 January 2026, 09:00–10:30
Course Enrolment
From 01 September 2025, 09:00
Via online registration
Curriculum Allocation
Art Education: subject kkp (Bachelor): Wissenschaftliche Praxis: FOR: Lehrveranstaltungen nach Wahl aus Wissenschaftliche Praxis 067/003.80
Art Education: subject dex (Bachelor): Wissenschaftliche Praxis: FOR: Lehrveranstaltungen nach Wahl aus Wissenschaftliche Praxis 074/003.80
TransArts - Transdisciplinary Arts (Bachelor): Theoretical foundations: Theoretical foundations 180/003.01
Architecture (Master): Expertise: Theory: History and Theory of Architecture 443/003.01
Expanded Museum Studies (Master): Electives: Theory and History of Architecture 537/080.22
Stage Design (1. Section): Kunsttheorie und Kulturwissenschaften: Kulturwissenschaften 542/107.02
Stage Design (2. Section): Kunsttheorie und Kulturwissenschaften: Kulturwissenschaften 542/207.02
Media Arts: Specialisation in Transmedia Arts (2. Section): Wissenschaft, Theorie und Geschichte : Architekturtheorie, Architekturgeschichte 566/208.06
Media Arts: Specialisation in Digital Arts (2. Section): Wissenschaft, Theorie, Geschichte: Architekturtheorie, Architekturgeschichte 567/208.06
Design: Specialisation in Design and Narrative Media (2. Section): Methodological and Theoretical Fundamentals: Humanities 576/203.02
Design: Specialisation in Communication Design (2. Section): Methodological and Theoretical Basics: Humanities 577/203.02
Design: Specialisation in Fashion Design (1. Section): Methodological and Theoretical Basics: Free Elective Pool Methodological and Theoretical Basics 584/103.80
Conservation and Restoration (2. Section): Geisteswissenschaften: Kunst- und Kulturgeschichte 588/204.10
Fine Arts (2. Section): Scientific and Research Practice: Media Theory,Art&Knowledge Transfer,Th. of Architecture,Th. and Hist. of Design 605/202.02
Fine Arts (2. Section): Scientific and Research Practice: Free Electives out of Scientific and Research Practice 605/202.80
Co-registration: possible
Attending individual courses: possible