Beschreibung
The Städelschule Architecture Class (SAC) is part of the world renowned state art academy, Städelschule (Staatliche Hochschule für Bildende Künste, Frankfurt) built in 1817. SAC’s work and activities are highly international, addressing state of the art architectural design within the context of contemporary topics in architecture. Since around 1980, SAC has offered advanced studies in architecture and urbanism under the directorship of eminent, world-class architects. The programme is today led by its dean Ben van Berkel and its programme director Dr. Johan Bettum succeeding the Spanish architect, Enric Miralles and the British architect, Sir Peter Cook.SAC’s current activities comprise of advanced research and experiments that pertain to contemporary design processes, the use of computerised technology as well as design and construction of complex geometric forms with advanced material systems.