The project-bound seminar “Exhibition as Architecture” for the summer semester of 2026 will be jointly
conducted by the department Expanded Museum Studies and the Institute of Architecture. This
seminar will engage with past and current exhibitions, exploring both spatial and conceptual
perspectives. Students from both Expanded Museum Studies and Architecture will work together to
analyse and reflect on the design, spatial organization, and conceptual frameworks of these
exhibitions.

The course aims to deepen the understanding of spatial practices, reasoning of design processes, and the role of display in the context of exhibitions. The final output takes the form of presentations, including analytical work and translate findings into spatial representations of exhibitions through models and drawings. Following the introductory lectures, students will work independently within their groups, receiving regular feedback through weekly sessions.

(Architecture)
Architecture students are encouraged to also sign up for the second component of the seminar as an
elective: https://base.uni-ak.ac.at/courses/2026S/S05963/
Students enrolled in both parts of the course will further develop the work produce a comprehensive
booklet documenting the research process, theoretical investigations, and design outcomes.

(Expanded Museum Studies)
This seminar is aimed at students in the second semester of the Expanded Museum Studies program.
The registration for both parts of the seminar is mandatory: https://base.uni-ak.ac.at/courses/2026S/S05963/

Lecturers: Aaron Amar Bhamra (Expanded Museum Studies), Eldine Heep (Architectural Design 3)