SAC adds two new specialisations
SAC is proud to announce two new specialisations alongside its existing specialisation in Advanced Architectural Design. These are Architecture and Performative Design and Architecture and Critical Spatial Practice.
Specialisation is chosen at the end of the first year of studies.
Application Process 2010-11
SAC invites applications to its post-graduate Master of Arts programme.
The Application Process has been updated and simplified.
For more, see How to Apply
Application Deadline: Due to the expansion of the programme and the introduction of two new specialisations, SAC has extended its application deadline to 30 June 2010.
the Architecture Class
The Architecture Class of the Städelschule – Staatliche Hochschule für Bildende Künste (Frankfurt) – is a two-year, post-graduate Master of Arts program in Advanced Architectural Design. The Architecture Class offers one of the leading international training programs in the field. Led by its dean, Ben van Berkel, and Johan Bettum, the Architectural Class provides an intense research setting for the creative exploration of current architectural issues
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Dean's Statement
From Gaudi’s suspended constructions to Le Corbusier’s five points of the new architecture, architects have sought to formulate new models...
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Ben van Berkel presents his visions for SAC
13 July 2010
Academic Year 2010 Completes
SAC successfully completes its academic year 2010 with a series of tremendous events in the beautiful setting of Diamantenbörse.




7 June 2010
End-of-Year Events
SAC announces its End-of-Year events, amongst others this includes the review of students' final projects, a public discussion between Jeffrey Kipnis and Ben van Berkel on UNStudio's recent work and the "Panorama of Contemporary Brazilian Architecture" exhibition.
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31 May 2010
SAC adds two new specialisations
SAC is proud to announce two new specialisations alongside its existing specialisation in Advanced Architectural Design. These are Architecture and Performative Design and Architecture and Critical Spatial Practice.
Specialisation is chosen at the end of the first year of studies.
14 May 2010
MID-TERM-REVIEWS
On Friday SAC's First Year Group Students present the status of their projects at the Mid-Term Reviews resulting from the workshop on Performative Modelling.
26 April 2010
Lecture series 2010
SAC's presents public lecture series 2010
THE PRODUCTION OF APPEARANCE
starting 06.05.2010
All lectures take place at Städelschule Aula | 19:00h
29 June 2010
Zak Kyes: ON-SITE: PUBLICATION AS PRACTICE
Zak Kyes is a Swiss-American graphic designer based in London whose practise encompasses editing, publishing and curating. Read more
24 June 2010
Ben van Berkel -The New Understanding
Since it became apparent that we needed to readjust to new economical and environmental situations we have had to live and work under new conditions.
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22 June 2010
Joseph Grima -UNBUILT SPECULATIVE: ON THE DEATH OF THE MAGAZINE AND THE RISE OF THE BIENNALE
Joseph Grima is the editorial director of Domus, the internationally renowned magazine of contemporary architecture, design and art founded by Gio Ponti in 1928.
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18 June 2010
JEFF MALPAS - VIEWS FROM THE SOUTH: THINKING AGAIN ABOUT BUILDING, DWELLING, THINKING
Jeff Malpas is Professor of Philosophy and ARC Professorial Research Fellow at the University of Tasmania and Distinguished Visiting Professor at LaTrobe University.
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