Start of the Degree Programme Architecture and Urban Design

The semester begins on Monday, the 23^th of September 2024 at 10.00 am with a welcome event in lecture hall HG 067, followed by the introductory weeks with a building inspection on the grounds of the Friedenskirche. An intensive introductory phase begins, during which you will get to know your future fellow students, the lecturers on the degree programme and the study environment. You will also gain particularly detailed insights into a building.

The building survey consists of various practice steps that are closely coordinated. Perspective sketches are created in order to approach the building section. This exercise step clarifies the proportions and the rough structure of the building. In the second exercise step, the proportions are checked using scientific measurements, and in the third step, the dimensions are transferred to the sheet using technical drawings. The individual exercise steps are explained in detail on site. There are always enough teachers available to clarify questions and comments.

On this page you will find a rough overview of the building survey procedure and the associated material procurement requirements. You will also find information on the lecturers and supervisors for the first two introductory weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Lennard Dose.
 

• 1. Viewing and visualising

  • Visualisation of buildings in architecturally correct sketches: The horizon, vanishing point and auxiliary lines are tools that can be used to record spatial situations.
  • Architects can also create two-dimensional drawings of buildings – such as site plans, elevations and sections – using a trainable imagination.
• 2. Analytical measurement

  • Precise measurement sketches allow previously determined proportions to be checked and recorded with a high degree of accuracy.
• 3. Layout

  • The previously determined dimensions are compressed onto a large sheet in the form of architectural drawings. Simple layouts can be created by moving them by hand.
• 4. Final drawing

  • Two delivery sheets are created with constructed drawings of the measured building. The sheets contain floor plans, views, sections and an axonometry.
  • At the end, all 4 exercise steps are handed in and assessed. The individual exercise steps are described in detail in separate task sheets.

  There will always be enough contact persons for questions.