Sketchbook summer semester 2024; Fabiana Roppelt, Caspar Bellink, Veronika Serlija, Despina Adamidou
The design course “Between the Lines” will focus on in-between spaces through an examination of certain aspects of the language of built architecture in Vienna. In reference to language, we will base our reading and observation of built structures on Friedrich Achleitner’s book “ Austrian Architecture in the 20th Century”. Achleitner’s concise textual description will form a starting point for an extended consideration and analysis of architectural of buildings and exiting elements of the in-between space, which well be explored and redefined in sketchbooks and other forms of representation prepared by the students.
“Between the Lines”
“The phenomenon of intermediate space demonstrates that the characteristics of inside and outside, body and space, closure and openness, private and public, need not represent irreconcilable polarities, but that the one can be achieved with the assistance of its counterpart“ – Fundamental Concepts of Architecture, Janson/Tigges
Intermediate or in-between spaces belong to the building and at the same time to the surrounding space outside. They articulate connections and transition between one space to the next. In-between spaces attain a public character, sometimes by being open on one side, or by distinct architectural elements. They allow for different uses, and operate as a zone of interaction. Arcades, galleries, loggias, vestibules are all variations of in-between space and form specific types.
Please note: The following partial achievements should be fulfilled as a prerequisite for successful completion of the design course:
– Text presentations
– Drawing, analysis and presentation of selected case-studies
– Concept presentation of the design intervention
– Elaboration of the design in drawings and models
– Presentation of the case studies analysis and design in detail through drawings and model
Methods:
Reading, observing, discussion, writing, drawing and experimenting with different drawings and illustration methods. Design with and in the Sketchbook!
Lecturer:
Wilfried Kuehn
Basma Abu-Naim
further information:
Kick-Off: Thu, March 20th, 2025, 1pm, in Projektraum RG 4/253, Stiege 7, TU Wien
Meetings on thursdays 9am – 4pm.
The course will be held in English.