After successful completion of the course, students are able to competently deal with questions of spatial design in the context of historical buildings, real-life caes  and contemporary functional adaptation.

Within the scope of the present design program, a long-drawn property with three existing buildings is in the focus of attention in Neunkirchen, Lower Austria. These are former factory houses, which also acted as name donors for the street name ("Werksgasse"). Nevertheless, the heyday of the (textile) industry in the Schwarzatal is long gone and so does the question of the long-term (re) use of the area. It is intended to remove the rear barracks along with the  roadside garage boxes. Subsequently, the freed area is available for future (meaningful) use. In any case, the exploitation of all existing areas can and should be considered strategically. However, the three factories are subject to the provisions of building preservation (monument protection). The main square of Neunkirchen is within walking distance (10-15 minutes).

The rather unusual course of work starting with the aspects of design work initiates a multitude of questions and queries. Thus the first stage is dedicated to finding an individual approach to a key topic. Thereafter those aspects in terms of utilization and functions are dealt with in particular which result from the specific way of approaching the project. On a total the experience with spatial design is increased and the use and correlations of colour, light and materials is practiced.

What is required is the development of a concept for the design assignment. Subsequently, the implementation of the draft on a scale of 1: 100 (plan presentation, model building) is to be provided. In addition, characteristic areas are to be represented on a scale of 1:20.