Master of Science in Architecture (MARC)
Courses 2026-2027
Fall semester
Lecture ex cathedra
Core
- City and Territory. Lectures on Urban Evolution 1 + 2, Orazi M., Da Pozzo C.
- Computational circular design, Oesterle S.
- Construction Archetypes and Materials of Pre-Industrial Architecture, Dusi C., Bonizzoni A.
- Construction Techniques of the 20th Century, Graf F., Galbiati G.
- Design complexity 2: sottotitolo tba, Gil Ad L.
- Methodologies of Art History, Frank C., Gargaglia E., Montefusco T.
- New and Existing Structures, Monotti M., Autieri L., Leggeri R., Panzeri A., Starke E. S.
- Philosophy of space and dwelling, Vegetti M., Nigrelli C.
- Social Architecture, Hildebrand S., Henicz L.
- Sustainable Strategies, Roscetti A., Vincenzi A.
- Tectonics of the Landscape, Gomes da Silva J., Palmitessa A.
- The Red Line. An aesthetic-social study of Milan’s first subway line, Carnevali B., Rugini A.
Elective
- A Villa is a Plantation - Extraction, Extinction, Architecture, Survival, Davis W., De Mello H. P.
- Architecture in Ticino, 1945-2000, Navone N.
- Athens – Climate Change and Urban Futures, Roesler S., Raffetseder J., Xynogala L.
- Building an Empire: Roman Architecture, Ivanovici V.
- Elements of History and Theory of Photography, Tescari V.
- Enlightenment, Frank C., Gargaglia E., Montefusco T.
- Environmental history of the Alps, 18th to 21st century, Lorenzetti L.
- Filming Architecture, Clericuzio F., Da Pozzo C.
- Gothic and its Reception, Mondini D., Gitto F.
- History and Theories of Architectural Conservation, Di Nallo M., Nicelli G.
- History of Contemporary Art, Bezzola T., Gitto F.
- Inclusive architecture: accessibility and use of cultural sites, Bernardi A.
- Light and colour in/for Archtecture, D'Alesio C.
- Methods and Techniques of Architectural Restoration, Bettini S., Nicelli G.
- Philosophy and the cult of nature, Jakob M., Anchora D.
- Political Analysis of spatial Planning Criteria, Cometta M.
- Technologies for Restoration of the Modern, Graf F., Nozza C., Bonizzoni A.
Design atelier
Core
- Project I: Atelier Henry-FHV, Henry G.
- Project I: Atelier Aires Mateus, Rocha de Aires Mateus F. X., Rocha de Aires Mateus M., Broggini M., Clerici M.
- Project I: Atelier Bonnet, Bonnet F., Gliaschera A. P., Wetherell A.
- Project I: Atelier Clancy-Moore, Clancy A., Sirena A., Turkewitsch S.
- Project I: Atelier Esch, Esch P., Moser N., Rott S.
- Project I: Atelier Geers, Geers K., Malerba C., Tesio G.
- Project I: Atelier Hasegawa, Hasegawa G.
- Project I: Atelier Miller, Miller Q., Honegger P., Minic J.
- Project I: Atelier Moor, Moor S., Agates M., Langlois A.
- Project I: Atelier Nunes-Gomes, Gomes da Silva J., Ribeiro Ferreira Nunes J. A., Ligresti A., Palmitessa A.
- Project I: Atelier Pedrozzi, Pedrozzi M., Bello J., Thiella E.
- Project I: Atelier Penzis-Bettini, Bettini G., Penzis D.
- Project I: Atelier Prats, Prats E., Balaj D., Papadimitriou V.
- Project I: Atelier RRR - Petzet, Petzet M., Catrambone P., Frascoli A.
- Project I: Atelier Sergison, Sergison J., Roiz de la Parra Solano C., Saggese F.
- Project I: Atelier Waldrap, Walter R. S., Borawski Z., Filser L. A.
Other
Elective
- Winter School Workshop: Titolo da definire, Lloret Fritschi E., Altun S., Garivani S., Jenny D., Spyridonos E.
- Workshop: BAAM goes to Mars, Colombo A., Padfield J., Piccoli S. M.
- Workshop: Photography as a Project, Graziani S., Bruno G.
Spring semester
Lecture ex cathedra
Core
- Advanced Construction Systems and Materials, Nozza C., Bonizzoni A.
- Architecture on Display: The Sir John Soane Museum in London, Frank C., Gatta L., Rossi L.
- Building Integrated Sustainability, Roscetti A., Vincenzi A.
- City of Signs. Graphics and Urban Space, Carnevali B., Rugini A.
- Construction Details 2, Guidotti G., Panizza R.
- Instruments and Methods of Analysis of 20th Century Architecture, Albani F., Bonizzoni A.
- Italian Design: 1945-2025, Neri G.
- Museology and Museography: from Private Space to Public Space, Mazzarelli C., Cascino G., Piccoli L.
- Structure and Architecture, Pedrazzini A., Bonvini A.
- Sustainable Design Lab, Petzet M., Magri L.
- The Agency of Architecture. A Profession between Service and Vision, Bideau A., Bernardi A.
- Theory and criticism of contemporary architecture - sottotitolo da confermare, Ruby A., Da Pozzo C.
Elective
- AI in the Humanitites: Exploring the Impact on Creative Expression and Critical Analysis, Fornaro P., Chestnova E.
- Algorithmic Images. Artificial Intelligence and Visual Culture, Somaini A., Piccoli S. M.
- Architecture in Photography, Mondini D., Gitto F.
- Fabrication and Material aware Architecture, Lloret Fritschi E., Altun S., Garivani S., Spyridonos E.
- From Renaissance to Rococo in Lombardy and the Ticino regions, Moizi M.
- Image as Project, Bolognese F., Lopez C.
- Integrated Digital Fabrication, Oesterle S., Rossi E.
- Psycho-Geography and Narration of the Territory, Biondillo G., Da Pozzo C.
- School Architecture: Building Pedagogy, Pennati L.
- Spatial Development and Planning, Garlandini S., Cairoli E.
- Territory, environmental history and historical landscape, Leggero R.
- Urban Switzerland, 1750-1950 TBC, Lorenzetti L.
- WISH: Workshop on International Social Housing, Pedrozzi M., Tuccillo V.
Design atelier
Core
- Diploma 2027 - Title TBA - Atelier Mayol, Mayol J.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Aires Mateus, Rocha de Aires Mateus F. X., Rocha de Aires Mateus M., De Camilli C.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Angonese, Angonese W., Pusterla M.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Bearth, Bearth V., Nardi A.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Blumer, Blumer R., Tencalla F.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Bonnet, Bonnet F., Strode H.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Geers, Geers K., Ballabio F.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Grafton, Farrell de Courcy Y., McNamara S., Maccari M. E.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Juaçaba, Juacaba C., Fernandes Sendas M.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Miller, Miller Q., Polli N.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Nunes-Gomes, Gomes da Silva J., Ribeiro Ferreira Nunes J. A., Arcari B., Zanderigo Z.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Olgiati, Olgiati V., Falk W. P. S.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Pedrozzi, Pedrozzi M., Tuccillo V.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Petzet, Petzet M., Catrambone P., Frascoli A.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Prats, Prats E., Martinez del Olmo L.
- Diploma 2027 - Titolo TBA - Atelier Sergison, Sergison J., Aejmelaeus-Lindström M. S., Roiz de la Parra Solano C.
- Project II: Atelier Aires Mateus, Rocha de Aires Mateus F. X., Rocha de Aires Mateus M., Broggini M., Clerici M.
- Project II: Atelier Bertoli Arundo, Chimenti O., Melica S.
- Project II: Atelier Della Rocca-BDR, Della Rocca S., Catalano E., Recca P.
- Project II: Atelier Geers, Geers K., Ballabio F., Malerba C., Tesio G.
- Project II: Atelier Grafton, Farrell de Courcy Y., McNamara S., Lurani Cernuschi M., Romanò M.
- Project II: Atelier Lobo Carvalho, Lobo I. V. M., Campagna L., Quintela Lopes J. P.
- Project II: Atelier Miller, Miller Q., Honegger P., Minic J.
- Project II: Atelier Nunes-Gomes, Gomes da Silva J., Ribeiro Ferreira Nunes J. A., Ligresti A., Palmitessa A.
- Project II: Atelier Prats, Prats E., Balaj D., Papadimitriou V.
- Project II: Atelier RRR TBA
- Project II: Atelier Sergison, Sergison J., Reuse B., Saggese F.
Other
Elective
- Thinking with the Hand, Zimmerli S.
- Workshop: Contenuto TBA, Finzi Pasca D., Chimenti O.
- Workshop: Monte Carasso International Seminar, Guidotti G., Moor S.
- Workshop: Transversal Territory, Aalaii M., De Perrot A., Blaser M. C.
- Workshop: VRR - Venezia Reuse and Restoration, Bettini S., Frank C., Mazzarelli C., Mondini D., Nicelli G.
Courses 2025-2026
Fall semester
Lecture ex cathedra
Core
- City and Territory. Lectures on Urban Evolution 1 + 2, Orazi M., Da Pozzo C.
- Construction Techniques of the 20th Century, Graf F., Galbiati G.
- Design as social aesthetics: Munari, Mari and beyond, Carnevali B., Rugini A.
- Integrated Digital Tools, Gay J. L., Rossi E.
- Leadership in Architecture, Paulus A., Orti Lopez E.
- Methodologies of Art History, Frank C., Gargaglia E., Montefusco T.
- New and Existing Structures, Monotti M., Autieri L., Leggeri R., Panzeri A., Starke E. S.
- Philosophy of space and dwelling, Vegetti M., Nigrelli C.
- Social Architecture, Hildebrand S., Henicz L.
- Sustainable Strategies, Roscetti A., Vincenzi A.
- Tectonics of the Landscape, Gomes da Silva J., Palmitessa A.
Elective
- Architecture in Ticino, 1945-2000, Navone N.
- Athens - Rethinking Urban futures through the lens of climate change, Roesler S., Raffetseder J., Xynogala L.
- Building an Empire: Roman Architecture, Ivanovici V.
- Construction Archetypes and Materials of Pre-Industrial Architecture, Dusi C., Bonizzoni A.
- Enlightenment, Frank C., Gargaglia E., Montefusco T.
- Environmental history of the Alps, 18th to 21st century, Lorenzetti L.
- History and Theories of Architectural Conservation, Haupt I., Nicelli G.
- History of Contemporary Art, Bezzola T., Gitto F.
- Inclusive architecture: accessibility and use of cultural sites, Bernardi A.
- Integrated Digital Fabrication, Oesterle S., Rossi E.
- Lighting in the 20th Century Architecture, Sampaoli G.
- Methods and Techniques of Architectural Restoration, Bettini S., Nicelli G.
- Monuments in the Service of the Idea of Nation, Emelianova I.
- Paper Spaces, Tescari V.
- Philosophy and the cult of nature, Jakob M., Anchora D.
- Plants and People: Botanical Tales of Architecture, Davis W.
- Political Analysis of spatial Planning Criteria, Cometta M.
- Romanesque and its Reception, Mondini D., Gitto F.
- Technologies for Restoration of the Modern, Graf F., Nozza C., Bonizzoni A.
Design atelier
Core
- Project I: Atelier Aebi-OI, Aebi A., Bakir Z., dos Reis Boavida Ribeiro J.
- Project I: Atelier Aires Mateus, Rocha de Aires Mateus F. X., Rocha de Aires Mateus M., Broggini M., Clerici M.
- Project I: Atelier Arrhov, Arrhov J., Catalano E., Hirakimoto S., Lacoudre Nabert I. M. C.
- Project I: Atelier Bonnet, Bonnet F., Gliaschera A. P., Wetherell A.
- Project I: Atelier Bru, Bru S., Fenwick Serra A., Vitali O.
- Project I: Atelier Clancy-Moore, Clancy A., Sirena A., Turkewitsch S.
- Project I: Atelier Esch, Esch P., Moser N., Rott S.
- Project I: Atelier Geers, Geers K., Malerba C., Tesio G.
- Project I: Atelier Henry-FHV, Henry G., Irace J., Ornstein L.
- Project I: Atelier Miller, Miller Q., Honegger P., Minic J.
- Project I: Atelier Moor, Moor S., Agates M., Langlois A.
- Project I: Atelier Nunes-Gomes, Gomes da Silva J., Ribeiro Ferreira Nunes J. A., Ligresti A., Palmitessa A.
- Project I: Atelier Pedrozzi, Pedrozzi M., Bello J., Thiella E.
- Project I: Atelier RRR - Petzet, Petzet M., Catrambone P., Frascoli A.
- Project I: Atelier Sergison, Sergison J., Roiz de la Parra Solano C., Saggese F.
- Project I: Atelier Waldrap, Walter R. S., Borawski Z., Filser L. A.
Other
Elective
- Winter School Workshop: marblewood, Lloret Fritschi E., Altun S., Garivani S., Jenny D., Sedláčková J.
- Workshop: BAAM goes to Mars, Colombo A., Padfield J., Piccoli S. M.
- Workshop: Water is also liquid, Finzi Pasca D., Chimenti O.
Spring semester
Lecture ex cathedra
Core
- Advanced Construction Systems and Materials, Nozza C., Bonizzoni A.
- Architecture in Photography, Mondini D., Gitto F.
- Building Integrated Sustainability, Roscetti A., Vincenzi A.
- City of Signs. Graphics and Urban Space, Carnevali B., Rugini A.
- Construction Details 2, Guidotti G., Panizza R.
- Instruments and Methods of Analysis of 20th Century Architecture, Albani F., Bonizzoni A.
- Museology and Museography: from Private Space to Public Space, Mazzarelli C., Cascino G., Piccoli L.
- Structure and Architecture, Pedrazzini A., Bonvini A.
- Sustainable Design Lab, Petzet M., Magri L.
- The Agency of Architecture. A Profession between Service and Vision, Bideau A., Bernardi A.
- The Bauhaus: A Conceptual Model, Neri G.
- Theory and criticism of contemporary architecture - A Cosmos of Criticism, Weaver T., Da Pozzo C.
Elective
- Algorithmic Images. Artificial Intelligence and Visual Culture, Somaini A., Piccoli S. M.
- Digital Heritage, Fornaro P., Chestnova E.
- Fabrication and Material aware Architecture, Lloret Fritschi E., Altun S., Garivani S.
- Image as Project, Bolognese F., Lopez C.
- Integrated Computational Tools, Gay J. L., Oesterle S.
- Renaissance in Lombardy and the Ticinese Region, Moizi M.
- School Architecture: Building Pedagogy, Pennati L.
- Spatial Development and Planning, Garlandini S., Cairoli E.
- Territory, environmental history and historical landscape, Leggero R.
- WISH: Workshop on International Social Housing, Pedrozzi M., Tuccillo V.
Design atelier
Core
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Aires Mateus, Rocha de Aires Mateus F. X., Rocha de Aires Mateus M., De Camilli C.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Bearth, Bearth V., Nardi A.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Blumer, Blumer R., Tencalla F.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Bonnet, Bonnet F., Strode H.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Geers, Geers K., Ballabio F.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Grafton, Farrell de Courcy Y., McNamara S., Maccari M. E.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Holtrop, Holtrop A. B. J., Lando S. C.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Juaçaba, Juacaba C., Fernandes Sendas M.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Miller, Miller Q., Polli N.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Monotti, Monotti M., Leggeri R.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Nunes-Gomes, Gomes da Silva J., Ribeiro Ferreira Nunes J. A., Arcari B., Zanderigo Z.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Olgiati, Olgiati V., Falk W. P. S.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Pedrozzi, Pedrozzi M., Tuccillo V.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Petzet, Petzet M., Catrambone P., Frascoli A.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Prats, Prats E., Martinez del Olmo L.
- Diploma 2026 - Ticino. Side Views: A reflection on 16 valleys for a comprehensive territorial vision of the Canton - Atelier Sergison, Sergison J., Aejmelaeus-Lindström M. S., Roiz de la Parra Solano C.
- Project II: Atelier Aires Mateus, Rocha de Aires Mateus F. X., Rocha de Aires Mateus M., Broggini M., Clerici M.
- Project II: Atelier Della Rocca-BDR, Della Rocca S., Catalano E., Recca P.
- Project II: Atelier Forte, Forte D., Fikstvedt S., Stallone B.
- Project II: Atelier Geers, Geers K., Ballabio F., Malerba C., Tesio G.
- Project II: Atelier Grafton, Farrell de Courcy Y., McNamara S., Lurani Cernuschi M., Romanò M.
- Project II: Atelier Holtrop, Holtrop A. B. J., Dai J., Lando S. C.
- Project II: Atelier Lobo Carvalho, Lobo I. V. M., Campagna L., Quintela Lopes J. P.
- Project II: Atelier Miller, Miller Q., Honegger P., Minic J.
- Project II: Atelier Nunes-Gomes, Gomes da Silva J., Ribeiro Ferreira Nunes J. A., Ligresti A., Palmitessa A.
- Project II: Atelier Prats, Prats E., Balaj D., Papadimitriou V.
- Project II: Atelier Sergison, Sergison J., Reuse B., Saggese F.
Other
Elective
- Thinking with the Hand, Zimmerli S.
- Workshop Filming Architecture - Ila Bêka, Clericuzio F., Da Pozzo C.
- Workshop: Monte Carasso International Seminar, Guidotti G., Moor S.
- Workshop: Photography as a Project, Graziani S., Bruno G.
- Workshop: Theory and Practice of Conservatorship, Mazzarelli C., Cascino G., Piccoli L.
- Workshop: Transversal Territory, Aalaii M., De Perrot A., Blaser M. C.
