Master's thesis
Winter 2023/24

Gier.Macht.Gewalt

Published by the Institute of Design and Building Typology (Prof. Anett-Maud Joppien)

As part of this master's thesis, a multifunctional urban module was to be designed for the Lisbon district of Belém. The project aimed to create a visible space for the topic of colonialism in public life, serving as a catalyst for a critical yet constructive examination and reflection on European colonialism.

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Taggerwerk Libray Graz

Published by the Institute of Design and Building Typology (Prof. Elke Reichel)

As part of the master's thesis, a library was to be designed on the site of the former Taggerwerke in the south of Graz. In addition to the familiar functional processes of a library, the design was to incorporate additional uses. The aim was to demonstrate that the library typology can adapt to contemporary developments and gain relevance.

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Kurleben Bad Soden: On the Healthy Small Town

Published by the Institute of Urban Planning and Design (Prof. Dr. Martin Knöll)

This semester, students focused on the small town of Bad Soden-Salmünster, located in the Main-Kinzig district within the Frankfurt metropolitan region, nestled between mountains and the Kinzigaue. The goal was to develop future visions for a healthy small town, promoting well-being and quality of life amid rapid demographic and structural changes. The key question: How can such small towns position themselves regionally, and what can they offer their current and future residents?

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