SUMMER ARCHITECTURE

design school in florence, italy

The revolution of art, architecture and culture that we associate with the Renaissance first occurred in the Italian city of Florence. During the Fifteenth century, Florence produced more influential creative genius than any other city of a parallel era. Masters such as Masaccio, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Dante and Da Vinci eternally all left their marks on the city and Western culture. Since that time, knowledge of Florence’s history and works has become essential to students of architecture and design throughout the world.

DESCRIPTION
The entire course is held in the English language. The short course teaches both traditional and modern analytical skills together with a general overview of architectural history. The architecture, public spaces, and overall structure of the city are examined both in terms of the "design intent" of the architects and urbanists of the day as well as how the geographic, spatial, cultural, economic, political, and religious context influenced the design of the architecture and city as a whole. The majority of the course takes place on-site visiting the architectural and urban masterpieces of Florence. Through a series of walking and sketching tours the course explores the factors that led to the development of the architecture and urban design of the Florentine Renaissance and the impact that it has had on subsequent generations of architects and designers.The program is designed for students with a strong interest in Italian art, interior design and architecture. This course is excellent for students of all levels. People with a general interest in Architecture and Design, but have no immediate plans to pursue a degree are also encouraged to enroll. If you are currently an architecture student in your home country, please state so on your application.

june summer course schedule

The short course is held for 4 weeks each summer during the month of June only. For the exact dates see our academic calendar.

The Architecture course meets 3 hrs per day - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-1pm. See here the Summer Application Form

COURSE Materials

Students should budget separately an additional 150 Euro for various travel and access to Museums
Please bring the following items:
- A3 spiral bound sketchbook, medium weight paper (around 180 gram)
- Pencils (2H, HB, 2B) and a Pencil sharpener
- Erasers (white eraser and grey kneaded eraser)
Recomended Text: Florence an Architectural Guide Guido Zucconi (Author)

COURSE PROFESSORS

About Prof. Karin Templin; Past studio leader at Kingston University and Cambride Univeristy. She has also taught at Kent State University in Florence, Italy. Upon receiving a Master in Architecture from Kent State University, Prof Templin worked for many years in Florence with Arch. Andrea Ponsi, Arch. Roberto Magris, and Immobiliare Novoli SpA. Afterward she moved to London and worked with Allies and Morrison Architects and Schmidt Hammer Lassen. Karin has extensive experience with major urban projects in Italy, the UK, and the Middle-East. Projects include the delivery of the new quarter of San Donato in Via di Novoli in Florence, a New Town Centre at Brent Cross Cricklewood in London, UK and the Heart of Doha, Qatar. Prof Templin is currently a foreign correspondent for ”Esempi di Architettura”

About Arch Jeffrey Funke

Born in Germany, Jeffrey Funke is the founder and principal architect of Funke Architects, a Chicago-based firm he established in 2004. He leads a team of architects and designers with decades of combined expertise, focusing on award-winning projects in commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. The firm is guided by a commitment to design excellence and innovation, with a portfolio that includes notable developments such as the Chicago O’Hare Lufthansa Office and the Lake Zurich Lago Restaurant. Funke Architects is located in Chicago and provides comprehensive services ranging from residential designs to master planning for large-scale developments.

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