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 city centre of Wiener Neustadt is attractive for pedestrians, as well as being full of experiences. Nevertheless, the vacancy rate is manifest and this affects quite a few properties. Due to the displacement that has taken place, a new range of functions will have to come into play. Therefore, the focus will be on alternative use scenarios, which will show a variety. The design process will take place on the basis of selected plots of land, whereby a visit will be possible and planning documents will be made available.  Within the framework of the design exercise, the aim is to combine utilisation concepts with architectural measures that contribute to a meaningful development. The main objective is to develop an overall concept that is capable of being re¬li¬ated as well as a concretely 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.