Architecture and Urban Design

Program Overview

The Architecture and Urban Design program at Politecnico di Milano offers advanced training in architectural design, embracing theoretical, humanistic, artistic, and practical aspects. It explores contemporary topics in architecture and urbanism, such as sustainable design, new urban forms, and international development. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to address complex architectural challenges and pursue careers in the field of architecture and urban design.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The program in Architecture and Urban Design provides students with advanced training in the field of Architectural Design. It develops theoretical, humanistic, artistic, and design competences based on the Italian tradition. The program addresses various aspects of contemporary architecture and urban design, including:

• Different housing cultures
• New forms and spaces of contemporary cities
• Development of new urban settlements in developing countries
• Innovation in building techniques
• Environmental sustainability
The program aims to meet the increasing need to address the complexity of problems and the new professional responsibility of architects, both in Europe and worldwide. It focuses on the core Architectural Design experience at various scales, both in theory and in practice.

Outline:

• 1st Year:
• Architectural Design Studio
• Urban Design Studio
• Architectural Preservation Studio
• Construction and Sustainability Design Studio
• Contemporary Architectural Design Theory
• History of Contemporary Architecture
• Structural Design
• Parametric Design BIM Oriented
• 2nd Year:
• Thematic Studio
• Research Thematic Seminar
• Economic Evaluation of Project
• Elective Courses
• Diritto/Management/Urban Economics/Urban Sociology
• Thesis workshop
• Internship and Final Thesis

Careers:

Graduates from the Architecture and Urban Design program can carry out all activities pertaining to the profession of European architect. They can also cover roles of responsibility in public and private institutions and bodies operating in the city and land transformation fields.

Other:

• The educational offer allows students to personalize their study plan through optional courses and elective thematic and final Design Studios.
• A video is available to learn more about the program.
• The program is taught in Italian and English.
• The program is two years in duration.
• The program starts in September.
• The program is a Master's level program (equivalent to MSc).
• The program requires a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and a portfolio for admission.
• Students are only accepted in the first semester of the academic year (September intake).