ATG Zines. Zwischen Entwurf und Theorie
Exempla aus Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur
Architektur – Theorie – Geschichte
Maurice Denechaud M.Sc. Arch.
Prof. Dr. Adria Daraban
Prof. Dr. Adria Daraban
The format ATG Zines explores the interplay between design and theory. The focus is on zines—self-published, often artistically critical short-form publications—which serve as alternative platforms for voices that are frequently underrepresented in established academic discourse.
They open up opportunities to reflect on and question architectural-theoretical and historical narratives and to develop one’s own positions through experimental and collective approaches. In the university context, zines enable free experimentation outside established norms and forms of knowledge transfer. Students can formulate their own perspectives and work on topics that align with their individual interests.
They open up opportunities to reflect on and question architectural-theoretical and historical narratives and to develop one’s own positions through experimental and collective approaches. In the university context, zines enable free experimentation outside established norms and forms of knowledge transfer. Students can formulate their own perspectives and work on topics that align with their individual interests.
At the heart of the module is the process of formulating one’s own idea and finding an appropriate design form for it. Design and theory are not viewed separately here, but are understood as a coherent process of thinking and design. Independent publishing creates a creative space in which content can be developed and articulated with greater freedom and distance from institutional hierarchies.
This elective module is aimed at master’s students interested in architectural theory and experimental forms of publication.
This elective module is aimed at master’s students interested in architectural theory and experimental forms of publication.