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.

The municipality of Pulkau in the northern Weinviertel (Lower Austria) has a striking topographical location. The centre of the town (approx. 1500 inhabitants) is located in the "Kessellage". In the past, people often stopped here on their way from Vienna to Prague, which resulted in a large number of inns. Due to changes in mobility, this demand has changed and led to increased vacancies. In the context of this design programme, one of these affected properties, the former "Rieck Gasthof", will be the focus of consideration. It is a property with a surface area of approx. 3,500 m2; in the rear area there are also several monumental chestnut trees. With the various existing buildings, the protection of historical monuments plays a not insignificant role. Nevertheless, the preservation of the substance will have to be considered in individual cases. Furthermore, the town hall, which is not too far away, will be included in the design activities at the beginning of the exercise. Within the framework of the design exercise, it is therefore important to combine utilisation concepts with architectural measures. This is to be done taking into account the range of functions already comprehensively covered. The main objective is to develop a realisable overall concept as well as a concrete usable design solution.

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.