Aarhus School of Architecture

Aarhus School of Architecture

Arkitektskolen Aarhus
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Type	Public university
Established	1965
Rector	Torben Nielsen
Students	750
Location	Aarhus , Denmark
Campus	Aarhus
Website	Aarhus School of Architecture

The Aarhus School of Architecture (Arkitektskolen Aarhus) was founded in 1965 in Århus, Denmark. Along with the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture in Copenhagen, it is responsible for the education of architects in Denmark. The school has approximately 750 students.

Educational structure and content

Teaching at the Aarhus School of Architecture is studio-based, emphasising group work and project work. The school places an emphasis on practice-based teaching, while maintaining an artistic approach to architecture. Teaching is organised around a number of academic platforms, based on on-going and close dialogue with teachers. Workshop facilities allow students to explore their ideas in 3D and in 1:1. Other resources include a specialised library and a materials shop.

The 11 platforms of the school are:

• Architectural Experimentation
• Architectural Heritage
• Urban Landscapes
• Context
• Design and Social Innovation
• Digital tectonics/Architectonical workshop
• Building Design
• Nordic Perspectives
• REform
• Sustainability
• Theory and History

Besides Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes the school offers supplementary education for architects and similar professional groups at various levels. Research at the school is also to a high degree practice-based, i.e. based on cooperation with architectural practices located internationally and locally. The high concentration of architectural practices in Aarhus provides a sound basis for this cooperation.

The Aarhus School of Architecture is an educational institution under the Danish Ministry for Science, Innovation and Higher Education.

Notable rectors and teachers

Some notable rectors and teachers include:

• Christian Frederik Møller, the schools first rector (1965-69).
• Arne Karlsen, teacher in furniture design from 1965, rector (1968-72) and professor (1984-93).
• Johannes Exner, teacher in architectural restoration from 1965 and professor (1984-92).
• Sven Hansen, teacher in landscape architecture and gardening from 1965 and professor (1976-80).
• Johan Richter, teacher from 1965.
• Ray Okamoto, teacher in urban planning from 1965.
• Peter Kjær, rector (1999 - 2005)
• Kristine Jensen, teacher (1996-2002)
• Adrian Carter, teacher (2000 - ?)
• Michael Sorkin professor (unknown)

Notable alumni

• Helle Juul (grad. 1981)
• Kim Herforth Nielsen (grad. 1981)
• Kristine Jensen, landscape architect (grad. 1983)
• Michael Christensen (grad. 1989)
• Lone Wiggers (grad. 1989)
• Ellen Braae, landscape architect (grad. 1991)
• Lene Dammand Lund (grad. 1991)
• Dorte Mandrup (grad. 1991)

External links

• Official website