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Overview
Since 2014, the International Summer School “ The City and the Water ” has been a full-time design workshop that explores the complex relationships between the built environment and water, in its broadest sense as an environmental resource, including the sea, rivers, lakes and water resources.
The 10-day Summer School is organised by the Department of Energy, Systems, Territory, and Constructions Engineering, and the Master’s Degree Course in Architecture and Building Engineering at the University of Pisa .
Participants, coming from all continents, will be involved in developing a project based on a case study, with the support of lecturers and tutors from the University of Pisa and visiting professors from other national and international schools of architecture, engineering and landscape design.
The title of the 2026 edition is “aqua limen”. The first part of the Summer School is mainly dedicated to critical reading and learning about the areas of study in order to identify their value and critical issues. During the remaining days, students will work on developing a project to enhance the area chosen as a case study. Throughout the period, lessons will be organised to provide theoretical and methodological support for the development of the projects. The ideas and designs developed during the Summer School will be presented in a public exhibition.
The Summer School will be activated with at least 12 students. The maximum number of participants is set to 30 students.
The Summer School will be held on campus, in Pisa, at Centro Congressi Le Benedettine, Piazza San Paolo a Ripa D’Arno, 16.
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The Summer School aims to provide theoretical skills and methodological tools for knowledge of the built environment and the architectural design linked to water’s landscape.
Participants, organized in groups composed by members of different nationalities, will be asked to develop a project of enhancement for an area chosen as acase study. The internationality of the group of students is fundamental for promoting cultural exchange and comparison, also in terms of approach, between different experiences in the field of architectural design, landscape conservation and enhancement at an international level.
Audience
The International Summer School is open to university students and PhD students of Architecture, Urban Planning, Design, Design Institutes, Landscape Design, Environment, and also to young professionals and artists from all EU and non-EU countries.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
6 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Pisa, Italy
Disciplines
Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Hydrology & Water ManagementExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Admission Requirements
Application has to be submitted via Alice portal following the instructions of the “How to apply” page. The International Summer School is open to university students of Architecture, Building Engineering, Urban Planning, Design, Design Institutes, Landscape Design, and also to young professionals and artists from all EU and non-EU countries.
Each participant is invited to bring their own laptop and their preferred drawing materials; however, basic drawing materials will be provided.
Required Documents:- Enrolment Form
- Curriculum Vitae
All the documents must be in pdf format, in order to upload them on the portal when required.
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EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals750 EUR / full≈ 750 EUR / full
Living costs
Pisa
Italy
750 - 1100 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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