Landscape Architecture - Land - Politecnico di

The "Landscape Architecture - Land Landscape Heritage" program at Politecnico di Milano integrates technical, natural, and social sciences to prepare students to design and manage contemporary landscapes. The program emphasizes the preservation and recovery of inherited landscapes and the role of landscape architecture in addressing environmental challenges. Students develop expertise in urban and rural space design, ecology, infrastructure integration, and economic management, preparing them for careers in landscape design and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The "Landscape Architecture - Land Landscape Heritage" (Laurea Magistrale) program at Politecnico di Milano focuses on the design and management of landscapes, integrating technical, natural, agronomical, historical, cultural, and social studies. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design contemporary territories and preserve and recover inherited landscapes. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolution and change of land materials like soil, vegetation, rocks, and waters over time.

Outline:

The program is structured over two years and includes design studios, lectures, and practical exercises.

Year 1:

Urban and rural open spaces network and parks design studio: This studio focuses on the design of public spaces, parks, and networks of open spaces in both urban and rural settings.
Ecology and agronomic science: This course provides a foundation in ecological principles and agronomic practices relevant to landscape design and management.
Landscape and infrastructure design studio (water and infrastructure): This studio explores the integration of landscape design with infrastructure, particularly focusing on water management and infrastructure systems.
Design techniques: This course covers various design techniques and tools used in landscape architecture.
Urban and rural soil and landscape: This course examines the characteristics, properties, and management of soils in urban and rural landscapes.

Year 2:

Built Environment and Landscape Design Studio: This studio focuses on the design of landscapes in relation to the built environment, considering the interaction between buildings, infrastructure, and natural elements.
Elective Landscape Design Studio: Students can choose from a range of elective studios to specialize in specific areas of landscape design, such as urban design, ecological restoration, or cultural landscapes.
Environmental Analysis and Landscape Mapping: This course covers methods for analyzing and mapping environmental data relevant to landscape design and management.
Economy and Management of Landscape: This course explores the economic and management aspects of landscape projects, including cost estimation, project planning, and sustainability considerations.
Water and Landscape: This course focuses on the role of water in landscape design and management, including water conservation, water quality, and flood mitigation.
Metabolism of City and Landscape: This course examines the complex interactions between urban and natural systems, including energy flows, material cycles, and ecological processes.
Landscape Planning and Protected Landscapes: This course covers principles of landscape planning, particularly focusing on the management of protected landscapes and natural areas.

Careers:

Graduates from the program are prepared for careers in landscape design studios, engineering and architecture companies, public design agencies, and public administrations. They can work on projects ranging from urban parks and gardens to large-scale landscape restoration and infrastructure design. In Italy, graduates can be licensed to practice as Landscape Architects by the Italian Professional Association of Architects, Planners, Landscapers, and Conservationists (Presidential Decree No. 328/2001).

Other:

The program emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and encourages students to work in teams with professionals from various fields. The program also highlights the role of landscape architecture in addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and the preservation of cultural heritage.