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The award winner Anke Naujokat and her colleagues © Heike Lachmann

April 24, 2023 | Award for Anke Naujokat


Anke Naujokat was awarded the "FAMOS for Family" prize by the RWTH Family Service.
Congratulations!

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Perspective view of a design for the river floodplain in Mayschoss © Christian Klosterkötter and Judith Sigel

April 20, 2023 | Announcement: Future[AHR] exhibition opening


The results of the educational research project Futur[AHR] will be presented with an exhibition in the foyer of the Reiff Museum starting on March 24, 2023, and in the villages of the Ahr Valley starting on May 5, 2023.

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conference poster of baureka.online © AGes

April 15, 2023 | Announcement: Community Convention baureka.online (DFG)


On May 4 and 5, 2023, the community conference "Build on Data - Auf Daten bauen" of the DFG project baureka.online on the topic of research data in historical building research and monument preservation will take place in hybrid form.

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Mobile phone with Instagram app in front of an open door © AGes

April 2, 2023 | The Chair on Instagram


The Chair of Architectural History is finally on Instagram!

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Presentation of the Prize to Chiara Erhardt and Luca Steinert © Lisanne Wingels (mod.)

February 23, 2023 | Grant Award for Chiara Erhardt and Luca Steinert


Chiara Erhardt and Luca Steinert, who completed their master's thesis in the winter term of 2020/2021 at the Chair of Architectural History, were honored with the grant award of the Stiftung Deutscher Architekten. Congratulations!

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Black and white photo of a concrete-faced church against gray background. © Raimond Spekking (mod.) / AGes

February 14, 2023 | Announcement: Ferienstegreif "Gottfried Böhm / Sacred & Urban"


If you want to be part of it, you have to be quick: From March 1 to 3, 2023, we offer a creative Ferienstegreif with a workshop atmosphere, including a one-day excursion.

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Participants of the workshop in front of the portal of Aachen Cathedral © AGes

February 6, 2023 | Review "Sustainability for Architectural Heritage"


Within the framework of the "Sustainability for Architectural Heritage" project, a workshop was held from January 30 to February 3, 2023, to exchange ideas on academic education in the field of architectural heritage and architectural history disciplines.

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Church tower spires as Christmas trees © AGes

December 19, 2022 | A merry and peaceful Christmas


A merry and peaceful Christmas to all friends of Architectural History!

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Cover of the "architectura" Journal © AGes

December 16, 2022 | Publication: Architectural History of the "Aachener Schule"


In their paper, Anke Naujokat and Daniel Buggert describe the origin, the characteristics and the peculiarities of the research approach of Aachen's architectural history.

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several high-rise building facades behind each other © Felix Martin

December 13, 2022 | Announcement: Pentecost Excursion Chicago


Our traditional pentecost excursion in 2023 takes us to Chicago, where we will explore the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, and Louis Sullivan.

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Four people handing over the donation check © AGes/Maria im Tann

December 5, 2022 | A Sustainable "Plus"


On December 5, three representatives of our exhibition project "Vorstadtikone" were able to hand over a donation check of € 1070.70 to the children, youth and familiy center "Maria im Tann".

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nine people sitting at a conference desk and smiling towards the camera © AGes

November 3 and 4, 2022 | First Annual Meeting baureka.online (DFG)


After the first year of funding, the baureka project team, which is spread across three locations, met in Berlin to exchange experiences and continue project coordination.

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Professor Anke Naujokat holding a Lecture at Scherpenheuvel © Anina Janich

September 9, 2022 | Review Scherpenheuvel Symposium


The symposium jointly organized on September 2 in cooperation with the Parochie van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Scherpenheuvel was very successful.

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Western Façade of the Pilgrimage Church of Scherpenheuvel © Tobias Glitsch

September 2, 2022 | Interdisciplinary Symposium in Scherpenheuvel


On September 2 the Chair of Architectural History in collaboration with the Parochie van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Scherpenheuvel organizes an international interdisciplinary symposium.

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Silhouette of a rock-like church in front of a light pink background © Graphics team "Vorstadtikone"

June 27, 2022 | Open Until September 11: Exhibition "Vorstadtikone"


In and around the Aachen church St. Hubertus by Gottfried Böhm, sometimes referred to as the "Backenzahn", we have launched the exhibition "Vorstadtikone" about the church itself on June 25.

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Lerma city silhouette © Tobias Glitsch

June 13, 2022 | Central Spain Excursion

 
The Pentecost excursion 2022 led us to central Spain. Among other things, we visited the palace complex "Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial".

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Two people in front of a room-filling bookshelf in the library of the chair © AGes

June 3, 2022 | Wanted: Student Assistant (m/f/d) for our Library!


We are looking for a student assistant for library work.

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Urban Morphology of Riesi. © Chiara Erhardt and Luca Steinert

December 19, 2021 | EAP-Award for Chiara Erhardt and Luca Steinert


Chiara Erhardt and Luca Steinert, who completed their master's thesis in the winter term 2020/2021 at the Chair of Architectural History, were awarded 1st place in the Euregional Prize for Architecture (EAP). Congratulations!

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wrapped Wichtel presents of the Chair of Architectural History © AGes

December 17, 2021 | Merry Christmas!


The current year draws to a close. We wish you a very merry Christmas!

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hand-colored map of Kornelimünster with marked retention basins © Bruno Schindler

November 12, 2021 | Flood protection in Kornelimünster


Bruno Schindler has developed a flood protection concept for Kornelimünster which is on display at kunsthaus nrw until February 27, 2022.

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Video conference with several participants sitting on a table © AGes

November 11, 2021 | Kick-off baureka.online (DFG)


To establish the central research data portal baureka.online, the DFG has granted funding of around one million euros to the applicant institutes.

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Book-shelf and sign saying "Come in - We are open" © AGes/Alex Ermolin (mod.)

October 18, 2021 | Re-Opening AGes Library


Good news: AGes library has finally re-opened again!

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Corridor with open Chair door and red carpet © AGes

October 11, 2021 | Welcome back!


After one and a half years of digital architectural history, the doors of our Chair are finally open again for everyone!

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The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus © Public Domain

September 9, 2021 | International Workshop: "Re-Conceiving an Ancient Wonder"


From September 9 to 11, the Chair of Architectural History will host the international workshop "Re-Conceiving an Ancient Wonder. The Afterlife of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus (1500-1850)."

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Display wall in the former Imperial Abbey of Kornelimünster © Charleen Dierkes

June 3, 2021 | Exhibition: "Staging a Presentation"


At kunsthaus nrw, the Chair and the participants of this year’s student research project present additional results of their work on the former Imperial Abbey of Kornelimünster.

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A Carpenter's Shop in Bukit Duri © Anthony Hans Widjaja

May 7, 2021 | Grant Award for Anthony Hans Widjaja


Anthony Hans Widjaja, who completed his master's thesis in the summer term of 2019 at the Chair of Architectural History, was honored with the grant award of the Stiftung Deutscher Architekten. Congratulations!

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Red Curtain in front of a Bluish Stage © Tarta46 (mod.)/Schinkel/AGes

March 15, 2021 | Announcement: Launch Course Program ST 2021


We are happy to announce that on April 1st, we will launch our summer term course program here on our website.

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Neviges Pilgrimage Church © Steffen Kunkel

January 25, 2021 | Guest Lecture: "Pilgrimage Church Maria Königin des Friedens"


Dr. Steffen Kunkel will talk about the Neviges pilgrimage church as part of the lecture "The 20th Century - An architectural (hi)story told by twelve buildings".

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Screenshot of the Digital Christmas Party © AGes

December 18, 2020 | A Very Merry Christmas!


An year like never before draws to a close. We wish you a very merry Christmas!

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Photo of St Hildegardis retirement home and claim "Ein Tag Böhm" © Elke Wetzig (mod.)/AGes

November 19, 2020 | "Ein Tag Böhm" Review


On October 30th, the Faculty of Architecture at RWTH Aachen University celebrated the 100th birthday of its former chair holder Gottfried Böhm with the event "Ein Tag Böhm".

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Person taking a picture © AGes

November 1, 2020 | Job Offer Student Assistant


The chair is looking for a student assistant for photo assignments and other activities at the chair.

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Logo of the Event Ein Tag Böhm © Yanik Hauschild (mod.)/AGes

October 30, 2020 | Study Day and Exhibition: "Ein Tag Böhm"


On October 30th, the Faculty of Architecture at RWTH Aachen University celebrates the 100th birthday of its former chair holder Gottfried Böhm with the event "Ein Tag Böhm".

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Letters saying "Danke" with thumbs up symbol © AGes

May 5, 2020 | A Digital "Thank You!"


Teaching Architectural History in by entirely digital means works remarkably well – not least thanks to our open-minded students.

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Video-chatting AGes-Team © AGes

March 25, 2020 | Architectural History in Times of Corona


Architectural History in times of Corona? We are working hard on it!

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Church facade in front of a blue sky © AGes

March 24, 2020 | Revision: Flanders and Brabant


Due to current developments, the excursion will most likely not take place, but will be offered in the form of a seminar.

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Re:located © AGes

January 22, 2020 | Guest Lecture: "Re:located"


In the course of his guest lecture Jan Richarz will report on facade translocations in the old town of Aachen.

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Christmas tree ecoration consisting of survey nails © Carsten Hensgens

December 17, 2019 | Merry Christmas!


An eventful year draws to a close. We wish you a merry Christmas!

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Detail of the cover of INSITU © Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft mbH

November 14, 2019 | Publication: INSITU

 

In issue 2/2019 of the journal INSITU Tobias Glitsch has published a paper on one of the aspects of his PhD thesis, the gallery system of S. Andrea al Quirinale.

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Scherpenheuvel © AGes

November 5, 2019 | Teaching Award of the Student Council

 

The master lecture of Prof. Anke Naujokat in the module History and Theory II was awarded a teaching prize (2nd place) by the Student Council of the Faculty of Architecture.

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Exhibition space © Anke Naujokat

September 8, 2019 | Exhibition: "The Old Abbey of Kornelimünster"

 
Together with the kunsthaus nrw, the Chair of Architectural History invites you to an exhibition that presents current research on the architectural ensemble of the old Benedictine abbey of Kornelimünster.

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Cover Bauwelt 17.2019 © Bauverlag BV GmbH

August 23, 2019 | Publication: Bauwelt


Prompted by this year's Spring Excursion to Scotland, in issue 17.2019 of Bauwelt Tobias Glitsch and Verena Hake have retraced the discussions about the reconstruction of the Glasgow School of Art's burnt out Mackintosh building.

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Edinburgh Panorama © Anina Janich

June 9, 2019 | Edinburgh and Glasgow Excursion – Enlightened and Industrious

 
For our traditional Spring Excursion we travelled to Scotland and, following the motto 'Enlightened and Industrious', explored the region between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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Front façade of Notre-Dame de Paris © Benh Lieu Song

June 1st, 2019 | Solidarity Action: Notre Dame concerns all of us!

 

The city of Aachen invites you to a solidarity campaign in the Citykirche with many informative lectures.

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Taliesin West © Felix Martin

May 14, 2019 | Guest Lecture: "Experimental Architecture in the American Tradition"


In extension of the lecture series "The 20th century. A history of architecture in ten buildings", the Chair of Architectural History cordially invites you to a guest lecture by Aaron Betsky.

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Aachen Cathedral © AGes

March 29, 2019 | MOOC: Cultural Heritage in Transformation


The Chair of Architectural History is now teaching worldwidely!

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Edinburgh Panorama © Carlos Delgado (mod.)/AGes

February 14, 2019 | Announcement: Spring Excursion Edinburgh and Glasgow

 
In June we will travel to Scotland as part of the traditional Spring excursion. We will explore Edinburgh and Glasgow following the motto 'Enlightened and Industrious'.

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Portal of a Medieval Church © Waschbüsch/AGes

January 23, 2019 | Guest Lecture: "Places of Transition. Portals of Medieval Churches"

 
Portals on medieval church buildings form places of transition. Dr. des. Andreas Waschbüsch will discuss the different levels of meaning and functions of these complex architectural elements in his guest lecture.

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Square in Turin © AGes

January 14, 2019 | Guest Lecture: "Urban Development in Turin - Continuity and Transformation"

 
Cities are built places of memory. Dr. Thomas Wilke will give a guest lecture on "Urban Development in Turin - Continuity and Transformation", which will trace Turin's more than 2000 years of urban history.

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Printen Architecture Icons Christmas Gift Paper © AGes

December 13, 2018 | Christmas Party

 
Christmas is in the air...

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St. Johannes, Merkstein © Felix Mayer

September 13, 2018 | Presentation of students' design projects

 
Presentation of the results of a design project by Caroline Helmenstein and architecture students of RWTH Aachen University.
 
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Cover archimaera 7 © archimaera

August 1, 2018 | Publication: archimaera

 
The seventh edition of archimaera went live at the end of July.

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St. Bonifatius Krefeld © Özkan Bucaklı

July 20, 2018 | Talk Emil Steffann


On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Emil Steffann’s death, the Chair of Architectural History of RWTH Aachen University and the association „Dialograum Kreuzung an St. Helena“ have organized a talk that has recently been held in St. Helena's Church.

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St. Bonifatius Krefeld © Tino Grisi

July 20, 2018 | Talk Emil Steffann


On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Emil Steffann’s death, the Chair of Architectural History of RWTH Aachen University and the association „Dialograum Kreuzung an St. Helena“ organize a talk that will be held in St. Helena's Church.
 
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Cover StadtBauwelt 218 © Bauverlag BV GmbH

June 29, 2018 | Publications: Bauwelt
 

StadtBauwelt 218 focuses on 16 small towns. Caroline Helmenstein and Verena Hake have examined two of these small towns more closely: Bad Münstereifel and Spa. Thus, they created two personal miniature portraits.

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Impression Turin © Felix Mayer

May 27, 2018 | Turin Excursion – Royal Residence

 
The spring excursion took the chair to Turin this year.
 
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Book cover © Geymüller Verlag

April 17, 2018 | Presentation and new publication


Within a presentation at the aachen_fenster on April 17, Jan Pieper and Bruno Schindler introduced their latest research results on the Aachen Palatine Chapel.

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Talk Felix Martin © Tim Scheuer

March 10, 2018 | Kick-off workshop baureka.online


In order to discuss a first project draft for baureka.online, an interdisciplinary kick-off workshop took place in Aachen.

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