The goal of the Institute of Architecture at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and of its Dean Klaus Bollinger and Dean Hani Rashid is to teach architecture as an all-inclusive thought process that puts the future architect in the position to define architecture as a three-dimensional expression of culture. To achieve this, the three design studios of Kazuyo Sejima, Greg Lynn and Hani Rashid closely work together with specialists in the departments of technology, theory and editing within our institute, as well as with specialists from reputable external organizations.

This potential for interaction is realized in closely networked teams that are kept comparatively small to facilitate the transfer of knowledge. In computerlabs and state-of-the-art model shops, the latest technologies are tested in theory and practice. The continuous necessity of re-defining architecture both in theoretical and practical terms should be the main focus of teaching.

A P P L Y  N O W!

First Entry Date:
Registration from now on until February 18, 2018
Interviews: February 26- 28, 2018

Second Entry Date:
Registration from now on until September 1, 2018
Interviews: September 10-12, 2018

You can only apply in ONE studio!

If you are interested becoming a student of the Institute of Architecture you can come and visit at any time. During semesterbreak please call in advance! Please inform yourself well about the three design studios of Kazuyo Sejima, Greg Lynn and Hani Rashid and also talk to students about their studio. Don't hesitate, just come and ask!

studio.sejima@uni-ak.ac.at
studio.lynn@uni-ak.ac.at
studio_hani.rashid@uni-ak.ac.at

Admission qualification
Each admission at the University depends on the artistic talent of the candidate as evidenced by the portfolio and a personal interview. Depending on the quality of the material submitted selected applicants will be invited to an interview. The admission is decided by a jury. Requirement for approval is a bachelor (BA) in architecture.

Admission 2018/19

The admission consists of 3 parts

1. submission of the admission form
2. submission of a portfolio (can be sent digitally, max. 10MB)
3. interview (which can be done via Skype)
4. documents (bachelor diploma) have to be approved by the study dept.

The admission has been passed if all parts have been tested positive by the entry jury. The portfolio should include a CV + photo; a letter of intent; a selection of own work in any media including architectural design, graphic design, photography, industrial design, printmaking, drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.; References (max.3 / not obligatory)

For more info: i-o-a.at/application/

Studio Kazuyo Sejima

Since winter semester 2015 Kazuyo Sejima is heading one of the three architecture studios at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Sejima was selected as the first female director of the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2010. In the same year she was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the highest accolade for architects, together with Ryue Nishizawa with their office SANAA. Following Sejima’s conception of architecture, the studio is focusing on the study of the relationship between architecture and its context, as well as the relationship between space and body. Students are expected to understand the meaning of sustainability, both in culture and society. Sejima encourages her students to reconsider and explore the true role of architects today, in order to create the future of architecture and contribute to the contemporary city’s constant evolvement.

http://studio-sejima-vienna.com

Studio Greg Lynn

The studio focuses on compositions of intricately connected, subtly varied, continuously differentiated elements in non-modular dimensional series. Our student’s sensibilities are attuned to the rhythmic patterns and undulations of calculus as they apply to architecture. We critically and creatively embrace the digital tools that have recently burst into architecture and effloresced in a myriad of forms and shapes. 

www.studiolynn.at

Studio Hani Rashid

The studio of Hani Rashid will place emphasis on students working to develop conceptual, practical and critical skills and means for the making of new, compelling and forward thinking architecture.
The studio focus will move between architecture as object to environment and phenomena. Operative terms in this studio include architecture as atmospheric experience, as fetishized artifacts, architecture and new forms of dwelling and being, and as an aesthetic, philosophical and metaphysical experience.
www.studio-hani-rashid.at

Since the Winter term 2011/12 the architectural study at the IoA is only offered as a Master program. The study will take 6 semester and finishes with MArch.
No Study Fees for EU-members: no study fees
Non EU-members: € 380,-/semester
For exact fees, please go to: http://www.dieangewandte.at/jart/prj3/angewandte/main.jart?rel=en&content-id=1322053763345&reserve-mode=active