Architectural history and theory
Architecture is a fundamental cultural technique. Cultural values and social practices are manifest in a society's buildings, while at the same time the built environment shapes the lives of each individual and society as a whole. The history of architecture is dedicated to the transformation of aesthetic manifestations and building techniques as well as the development of different building types. The object of research is both concrete buildings in their material dimension and architecture in its conceptual content. These perspectives are complemented by a systematic reflection on architecture, from the preconditions, actors and production processes to questions of use and further effects of built structures.
Basic research is carried out at the Chair of Architectural history and theory. From an interdisciplinary perspective, we conceptualize architectural phenomena between cultural, social, technical and economic discourses. In doing so, we create a basis for critical reflection on architectural practice and for the preservation and responsible further development of our architectural heritage.
(Sonja Hnilica, in September 2023)
