Agricultural University of Athens

The Advanced studio in Landscape Architecture focus on completion of a comprehensive design study of large-scale outdoor public spaces in an urban landscape. Analysis of the fundamental categories and sections of outdoor spaces with examples from history and contemporary design approaches within the urban fabric is taking place, as well as evaluation and highlighting of the qualitative artificial and natural elements that constitute the structure and image of the urban outdoor landscape. The teaching process is deepening into issues of exploration, evaluation, and shaping of sections of outdoor spaces in the urban and suburban area, such as road-square networks, urban and suburban green networks, coastlines, waterfront areas, and suburban regions. Emphasis is placed on holistic approaches to the analysis and design of the urban outdoor space network as a nature element in the city, as well as on the ecological, aesthetic, economic, and social aspects of design. Environmental and bioclimatic design is explored as a fundamental component of the synthetic process for the design and enhancement of outdoor spaces in the urban environment.

The MLA thesis is a scientific and systematic investigation of a subject. Under the guidance of the supervising faculty member, the student utilizes the knowledge and skills developed during their studies, engaging in critical thinking. Continuation and completion of the research work (AT 601, AT 602, and AT 603), statistical processing of research results, evaluation and documentation of these results, creation of final design proposals (masterplan, sections, elevations, three-dimensional day/night designs, construction details, planting designs, relief topographic drawings, irrigation and drainage designs), and presentation of these using appropriate methodologies.