Our teaching approach
Our teaching is part of a specific teaching practice based on architectural and urban design.
Courses are organised in the form of workshops attended by around twenty students. The workshops are intended as places for reflection and creativity, where students learn to use the theoretical and practical knowledge they have acquired throughout their studies.
Students are encouraged to gradually integrate the artistic, technical, social, landscape and cultural dimensions of architecture, according to their personal choices. This teaching method, which involves continuous assessment, encourages both collaboration between students and teachers and the development of the autonomy and critical thinking needed to carry out their personal projects. The Faculty also offers specific expertise in a number of areas:
- The redevelopment and revitalisation of areas affected by major changes in terms of activities (industrial wasteland, etc.)
- The study of architectural heritage from a regional perspective
- The study of urban processes, industrial ecology and the ability to adapt to environmental challenges.
The Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning offers students the opportunity to develop their skills through a wide range of activities associated with the course, such as lectures, trips, seminars, workshops and film debates, notably in collaboration with the of the Belgian ‘Order of Architects’ (Ordre des Architectes).
“Architecture, in my view, is a multidisciplinary art that represents the harmonious fusion of the design, planning and construction of spaces, creating a connection between people and their built env…
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Charlotte Daue
Final year Master's student in Architecture
Architecture, in my view, is a multidisciplinary art that represents the harmonious fusion of the design, planning and construction of spaces, creating a connection between people and their built environment.
“Architecture, in my view, is a multidisciplinary art that represents the harmonious fusion of the design, planning and construction of spaces, creating a connection between people and their built environment. Beyond functionality, architecture has a profound influence on people’s well-being, behaviour and experience. The spaces we inhabit are not simply inert structures, but living places that determine the quality of our daily lives. They are the backdrops for our daily lives, influencing our emotions and interactions. This impact also extends to our natural environment. Architecture can play a major role in the future of our planet, by adopting sustainable approaches and rethinking the relationship between humankind and nature. In this way, it becomes a key player in the quest for a balance between human development and the preservation of our fragile ecosystem. By preserving our past, architecture becomes a kind of concrete memory. The remains of places, buildings and monuments tell the story of past civilisations, offering windows onto our cultural heritage. Cities become open-air museums, where every street resonates with echoes of the past, inviting present generations to connect with their roots. In short, architecture is more than just building structures; it embodies a complex art that weaves together the past, present and future, while shaping our human experience of the built world.”
Charlotte Daue
(Final year Master's student in Architecture)
