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Architecture & Design

architecture & design


In Scandinavia, the built environment considers people, community, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Danish and Scandinavian design philosophies combine long histories and strong traditions with the contemporary energy of future-focused architects and designers.

Experience these philosophies in person at building sites and design offices to learn from today's leading designers and architects as you create your own projects.

The program is a good fit if you study:

  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Interior Architecture
  • Interior Design
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Studio Art
  • Urban Design
architecture & design

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Core Course

Architecture Design Studio

Semester
Copenhagen
DIS Copenhagen, Architecture Design studio

In this studio you engage in an exploration of Danish and Scandinavian design practice through challenging assignments addressing real sites and issues in and around Copenhagen. Studio groups combine students...

Study Tours: Germany and/or Netherlands, Finland and/or Sweden, Denmark, Berlin (Full-Year Students Only)

Disciplines: Architecture, Design

Pre-requisites: Yes

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Architecture Foundations Studio

Semester
Copenhagen
dis copenhagen, architecture foundations studio core course

You develop design skills through analysis of existing buildings and by solving realistic architectural problems in a Danish context. In studio projects, construct spatial models in physical and digital media and advance your communication skills in...

Study Tours: Germany and/or Netherlands, Finland and/or Sweden, Denmark, Berlin (Full-Year Students Only)

Disciplines: Architecture, Design, Studio Art

Pre-requisites: Yes

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Interior Architecture Studio

Semester
Copenhagen
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This studio focuses on interior architectural design in a Danish context and developing a concept and project design within an existing structure. You create a design concept shaping interior space and user experience. Adaptive reuse and transformation features are among the prioritized challenges in which you engage. Studio groups combine students of different levels and backgrounds. This course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to you as an individual student.

Study Tours: Germany and/or Netherlands, Finland and/or Sweden, Denmark, Berlin (Full-Year Students Only)

Disciplines: Architecture, Design, Interior Architecture, Interior Design

Pre-requisites: Yes

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Core Course

Interior Architecture Foundations Studio

Semester
Copenhagen
Interior Architecture Foundations Studio

You develop design skills through analysis of existing interiors and by solving realistic design problems in a Danish context. In studio projects, you construct spatial models in physical and digital media, and advance your communication skills to express abstract concepts. Studios are taught vertically, combining students of different levels. Expectations relate to you as an individual student.

Study Tours: Germany and/or Netherlands, Finland and/or Sweden, Denmark, Berlin (Full-Year Students Only)

Disciplines: Architecture, Design, Interior Architecture, Interior Design

Pre-requisites: Yes

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Core Course

Urban Design Studio

Semester
Copenhagen
Urban Design Studio core course

Using Copenhagen as a laboratory, solve realistic problems using analytical and design methods specifically devised for urban design and landscape issues. Some sections in studio focus on issues of human scale, temporary use, and sustainable design. Studio groups combine students of different levels and background. This course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to you as an individual student.

Study Tours: Germany and/or Netherlands, Finland and/or Sweden, Denmark, Berlin (Full-Year Students Only)

Disciplines: Architecture, Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Studies

Pre-requisites: Yes

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Urban Design Foundations Studio

Semester
Copenhagen
Urban Design Foundations Studio

This studio offers you an opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of the field of urban design, and develop your creative design skills in a studio setting. Design projects are the basis for discussions, presentations, and the development of individual design skills...

Study Tours: Germany and/or Netherlands, Finland and/or Sweden, Denmark, Berlin (Full-Year Students Only)

Disciplines: Architecture, Design, Urban Design, Urban Studies

Pre-requisites: Yes

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