Interface between architecture, health, and society

The October alumna of the month is an expert in Architecture. Dr. Maja Kevdžija completed her doctorate at TU Dresden in the architecture of health and nursing care facilities. Her research has since received numerous national and international awards. Today, as Assistant Professor at TU Wien, she researches and teaches how building architecture and interior design influence the recovery process of patients in rehabilitation clinics.

"From the outset, I was interested in how architecture directly influences people's lives, not just aesthetically, but in terms of health, well-being and participation. In view of demographic change and the increasing importance of health and nursing care facilities, the social and healthcare buildings course seemed particularly fitting for me," she says about her choice of degree program. 

Her advice for first-year students: "Be curious and courageous, ask questions, seek out those who inspire you and don't be discouraged if you don't succeed straight away. Venturing off the beaten track can lead to the most exciting opportunities." 

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