Posts by: Dominik Reisach
“Sometimes it might take an eyesore to tell the whole story” Interview with Corinne Landolt, ETH Zurich Corporate Communications “Monuments tell stories, but not always the whole story. Professor of architecture Silke Langenberg on why we need to take a broader approach to heritage conservation and which sites also deserve protection, in this interview to […]
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High-Tech Heritage: (Im)Permanence of Innovative Architecture BOOK LAUNCH EVENT IN LONDON Wednesday, March 12, 6 PM (GMT) AA Bookshop 33 Bedford Square PANEL DISCUSSION JOINED BY PATTY HOPKINS, SILKE LANGENBERG, TOM EMERSON & THOMAS PEARSON (MODERATION: MATTHIAS BRENNER) Further information can be found here: D-ARCH Veranstaltungskalender & Architectural Association, School of Architecture
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Semper Aula has been restored and can be used again “Probably the most representative room at ETH Zurich, the Semper Aula, was restored and renovated over a period of three years. Various internal and external experts were involved in the conservation work. The auditorium can be used again with certain restrictions.” – ETH Real Estate […]
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Réparer pour soigner la matière Grellier, Caroline. «Réparer pour soigner la matière». Sequences Bois 147/2024, 16–17.
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Baukultur zum Wegwerfen Bischof, Elischa. «Baukultur zum Wegwerfen». Hochparterre 3/2025, 26–33.
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System Koller. Metal Construction Patents 1930–1990 Focus Work FS25 Contact:Nina Irmert, Doctoral Candidate: irmert@arch.ethz.chTiago Matthes, Doctoral Candidate: matthes@arch.ethz.ch Patents are an essential part of our built environment. With the definition of modern intellectual property in the 19th century, patents have had a significant impact on both construction techniques and architectural design. Their applicants – individuals, […]
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Structural Reuse of Decommissioned Ski Lift Steel Trusses for Load-Bearing Applications Kiesel, Adrian, Guido Brandi, Jael Schlatter, Andri Gerber, and Silke Langenberg. 2024. “Structural Reuse of Decommissioned Ski Lift Steel Trusses for Load-Bearing Applications.” Architecture 4 (4): 835–53. https://doi.org/10.3390/architecture4040044. The ongoing effects of climate change have led to a rise in global temperature, significantly reducing […]
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S1E2: Recording Utopias mit Silke LangenbergA Mobile Studio for Collaborative Futurecasting Zum Podcast Mit Recording Utopias möchten wir ein fluides Archiv für Zukunftsentwürfe etablieren und mit spannenden Menschen über ihre Visionen, Ideen und Geschichten. Wie gestalten wir aktiv eine positive Zukkunft? Diese Frage stellen wir uns gemeinsam mit Silke Langenberg. “Alles ist wertvoll. Es geht […]
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Dr. Rune Frandsen email: frandsen@arch.ethz.ch Research Areas Infrastructure studies, History of Hydroelectricity, Construction Heritage, Labor History, Architectural History of Administrative Practices Curriculum Vitae Rune Frandsen (*1989, CH) studierte Architektur an der EPFL Lausanne und schloss sein Studium 2015 ab. Zwischen 2016 und 2019 arbeitete er in verschiedenen Architekturbüros in Genf mit Schwerpunkt Holzbau. Parallel zu […]
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Repairing High-Tech Envelopes: Bespoke Fabrication Strategies Doctoral Candidate: Matthias Brenner Project Partner: ALGISA AG, Rüetschi, Hänseler The integration of digital fabrication techniques presents a promising opportunity to revolutionize the approach to maintenance and repair in the fields of heritage conservation and sustainable construction. This research project explores the potential of advanced manufacturing for producing customized […]
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Preserving Knowledge and Data in Digital Fabrication Conference Workshop by Adrian Pöllinger, Laurence Crouzet, and Li Chen (Block Research Group)as part of the Future of Construction 2024 Symposium How do we encode traditional building knowledge into future construction processes? The radical turn from industrial to digital design and production has led to a paradigm shift in […]
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