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Architecture Landscape Archaeology

ALA is a postgraduate international and interdisciplinary 2-yrs (120ECT) Erasmus Joint Master Programme in Architecture, Landscape and Archaeology, developed by a consortium of 4 institutions (University of Rome Sapienza, University of Coimbra, National Technical University of Athens, University of Naples Federico II) and associated partners (other universities, governmental and international agencies, museums and archaeological sites, architectural professional offices).

The educational path is based on a design-collaborative approach – including the transfer of knowledge on technical, digital, administrative topics – and on the historical interpretation of the archaeological sites that spans from the ancient to the medieval period. Italy, Greece, Portugal offer incredible archeological sites, long tradition on heritage issues, and opportunities of collaboration with local and national and international bodies. The master has in fact a large number of Associated Partners to establish deep research links with these top level Heritage institutions, involved in organizing traineeships and selection of research topics. ALA is also a chance to transfer knowledge to other extra European contexts, that have developed more recently an interest in heritage issues, namely the South Mediterranean Area and South America, as well as other middle and Far East countries. The two-year period will be organized as follows:
  • The 1st semester will be held in Rome with 6 modules concerning the introductory Architectural and Archaeological culture and methodologies and a first design workshop "Architecture for Archaeology".
  • The 2nd semester will take place in Athens or in Coimbra and student will attend design studios on "Archaeology within the urban tissue"; or "Archaeology of the Territory and Landscape", as well as the theoretical modules related;
  • In the 3rd semester the master offers online courses (legislation, conventions and research seminar), a field trip and field work in Naples and its surrounding area (Pompei, Campi Flegrei, etc.) and an internship with one of the Associated Partners in one of the four cities.
  • The 4th semester is dedicated to the thesis development and completion.
Added values

ARCHAEOLOGISTS

Improving skills in
• architectural representation of buildings, space and construction • understanding cartographic and topographic techniques of representation • defining design and projective objectives and architectural design narratives • the role of botanic and geologic knowledge in site interpretation • assessing the impact of archaeological interventions in the contemporary land- and cityscapes

ARCHITECTS

Improving skills in
• interpretation of archaeological sites and respective design interventions • archaeological excavation methods and stratigraphic representations • knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • the role of botanic and geologic knowledge in site interpretation • familiarity with key archaeological and landscape archaeology sites across Europe

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Improving skills in
• interpretation of archaeological sites and respective design interventions • archaeological excavation methods and stratigraphic representations • architectural representation of buildings, space and construction • defining design and projective objectives and architectural design narratives • familiarity with key archaeological and landscape archaeology sites across Europe
EDUCATIONAL PATH

1ST YEAR 1st and 2nd semester

ROME 1st Semester

Workshop
Theory
Representation techniques

ATHENS 2nd Semester

Design studio

COIMBRA 2nd Semester

Design studio

2ND YEAR 3rd and 4th semester

NAPLES 3rd Semester

Field trip
Field work

ROME ATHENS COIMBRA NAPLES 4th Semester

Individual Thesis
Research
Traineeship