Revisiting the Renaissance, A Summer Architecture Course in Florence

The Florence Institute of Design International is to repeat the success of last

years summer architecture course led by Prof. Karin Templin, an authority in Flor
entine architecture from Kingston University, London. This year the courses in A
rchitecture and Furniture Design will be held in Florence from June 7th to July
2nd 2010.
Florence,ITALY - March 11, 2010 -- The short architecture course has very practi
cal applications in understanding urban context and historical buildings, with w
hich Florence is abundant. Students have the opportunity to experience exclusive
guided visits to the world renowned architectural masterpieces, with the course
divided into three sections exploring the piazzas, the churches and the palazzo s
of Florence. On site sketching and photography sessions develop analysis techni
ques and allow for in depth study of the architecture. Discussions on the archi
tectural masterpieces dating from the Renaissance to the Modernist period will r
ange from their urban and cultural significance to building techniques and mater
ials.
The professor for the course is Prof. Karin Templin, who currently teaches archi
tecture at Kingston University, London. Prof. Templin comments "I have met many
practicing architects that have never been to the great cities of Florence or Ro
me and I think there is a market for the professional who would like to visit or
even revisit Florence with other architects on a guided architectural tour". Th
e course emphasis is on providing a practical view for architects who are from v
aried backgrounds ranging from urban designers to project designers to historica
l preservationists.
Student intake at the Florence Institute is totally international, and in the wo
rds of one student from Denmark the course was the best course I ve ever taken! .
The course is scheduled for the dates of June 7th - July 2nd 2010.
Photo Link:
http://www.florence-institute.com/ArchGroup09.jpg
About Prof. Karin Templin
Prof. Karin Templin is currently a studio leader at Kingston University. Upon re
ceiving a Master in Architecture from Kent State University in the US, Prof Temp
lin worked for many years in Florence with various noted architects. Afterward s
he moved to London and worked with Allies and Morrison Architects and Schmidt Ha
mmer Lassen. Karin has extensive experience with major urban projects in Italy,
the UK, and the Middle-East.
Contact :
Borgo Ognissanti 9
The Florence Institute of Design International
50123 Florence,ITALY
T:+39.055.23.02.481
F:+39.055.53.70.739
registrar@Florence-Institute.com
http://www.Florence-Institute.com
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