The Academy of Architecture

The Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio intends to form architects able to act critically, responsibly and innovatively in the transformation of contemporary man’s living space. The Academy provides students with a learning and work environment centred around the architectural project, which represents the frame of reference for all subject areas – cultural, social, art-historical, technical and scientific – that form the interdisciplinary study curriculum.

The instruction is organised in ateliers that bring together 20 to 25 students, individually furnished with their own drawing table, allowing them to work steadily on their projects under the guidance of architects of international renown, and in collaboration with assistants who are equally engaged in the profession.

The Academy offers an undergraduate and a graduate study programme. The undergraduate programme combines theoretical courses with practical training in an architecture studio, company or institution. The graduate programme, leading to a Master of Arts in Architecture, aims to train professionals who are competent both to carry out the functions of direct architectural design and to understand the different technical and humanistic aspects involved in the development of specialized projects.

Apart from the academic educational goals, the Academy is actively involved in research activities through its affiliated institutes and in partnership with institutions active in Ticino and on the international arena.

Contact
Accademia di architettura
Largo Bernasconi 2
CH-6850 Mendrisio
Phone: +41 (0)58 666 50 00
Fax: +41 (0)58 666 58 68
Email: info.arc@usi.ch
Web: www.arc.usi.ch