Minor in Urbanism and Landscape Architecture

What will the liveable, sustainable city of the future look like? How will climate change influence the future-proof layout of our landscape? The fields of Urbanism and Landscape Architecture are more exciting than ever. Would you like to contribute to the future layout of our country? Choose the minor in Urbanism and Landscape Architecture at the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam. A practical and inspiring study programme, which will challenge you intellectually!

Why this minor?
• You will be introduced to historical and contemporary ideas about city and countryside.
• You will be inspired by fascinating guest lecturers, internships and excursions.
• You will increase your insight into the profession of the urban designer and landscape architect.
• You will learn to think in an interdisciplinary manner: as an urban designer and as a landscape architect.
• You will practise useful research and presentation techniques.
• You will explore other disciplines, such as architecture, art, culture and media.
• You will learn through practical challenges: you will design and experiment a lot yourself.
• As a result of these experiences, your curiosity will be nourished and you will form your own vision.
• And: when you have successfully completed the minor, you will be better prepared for a possible Master’s degree at the Academy of Architecture.

Unique in the Netherlands
What is unique about this minor is that we combine the fields of urbanism and landscape architecture. The Academy thinks that it is important that urban designers, landscape architects and architects think and work in an interdisciplinary manner.