Lecturer

Dr.-Ing. Peter I. Schneider

Content

Stone circles, pyramids, cathedrals – there is a long list of structures that can spark our imagination and give rise to the wildest ideas. But not everything needs to be shrouded in myth to raise fascinating questions about architecture. The most fascinating questions are posed by history itself: about the quality of social spaces, the functionality of concepts, or the unspoken cultural and anthropological assumptions we project onto our interpretation of ruins and archaeological remains. Building archaeology is an approach to getting to the bottom of curious questions and interests regarding architecture and built spaces, or to stepping off the beaten track of academic rigour. However, it presupposes that the built heritage is properly appreciated, maintained and preserved in all its materiality. This course aims to address this connection between questions and heritage conservation.

First Meeting

16.04.2026

Timing and Location

Thursday, 13:45 – 15:15

Workshop: a weekend in Cottbus (Saturday and Sunday full days – June 27./28.
Participation in the workshop is mandatory!

Lehrgebäude 2C - 317 

Study program

Heritage Conservation and Site Management (11390)