Seminar | European Urban Studies (EUS), M.Sc. Architecture (MA) Dr. Mara Trübenbach | 3 ECTS | 2 SWS
Water Dramaturgies: Haunted Landscapes in Berlin
The nature of our relationship with water is deeply rooted in our civilisation. Not only is the human body composed of 70% water, but water is also an essential resource for survival, garnering increasing attention, particularly in recent decades, due to climate change. In the upcoming semester, we aim to examine the role of water in the urban landscape. Specifically, we will explore the interdependencies and effects prompted by the Anthropocene, and consider the conceptual frameworks and alternative design methods necessary to strengthen the relationship between water and planners, positioning water as a co-designer.
In Arts of Living on a Damaged Planet, “haunted landscapes” are described as shared spaces of humans and non-humans that continously intervene in the narrative of progress, challenging us to envision new worlds that already exist (Bubandt, Gan, Tsing, Swanson, 2019: 12). We will adopt the concept of haunted landscapes to examine the blue-green infrastructure in Berlin. In doing so, we will identify and assess the role and activity of water in urban spaces, utilising performative models. Our seminar will investigate how water can be captured as a participatory element in (urban) design and how its experiential value can be passed on. The seminar is held in English.
TIME: Wednesdays, every two weeks, 7 sessions in total
ORT: tba