Course General Description

In 'Whole and Part' we educate critically dedicated, independent-thinking undergraduates, who will help create a high level of architectural quality in society, and who are well prepared for a job in the profession. In terms of scale, we work on a building as a focal point and on the thorough preparation, detailing and project design of a building’s architecture (surfaces, materials and structures) as a particular area of responsibility. We aim at developing the intersection between architecture and design and, through the process of practice, provide an introduction to the fields of furniture design, spatial design and lighting design. The programme educates students for practical, structural aspects of architecture in courses, which range from experimental work on compositional and material aspects to project-based work directly geared at professional practice. In other words, 'Whole and Part' incorporates work on the artistic, abstract dimension of architecture and the actual presentation of a proposal

School General Description

KADK wishes to be internationally recognised as the leading Nordic academy within the fields of architecture, design and conservation. Its mission is to produce graduates armed with the knowledge to shape our future, society and cultural heritage, trained with a unique focus on research, practice and artistic methods. KADK’s graduates should be characterised by their awareness of how a special Nordic approach to form can be developed and transformed into new contexts. KADK wants its graduates to enter the world with analytical, methodological and artistic skills, which empower them to create, transform and preserve the society and culture of tomorrow. The curriculum is based on a combination of theory and practice. A substantial part of the teaching takes place at the drawing board and in workshops, as well as joint presentations and academic seminars between small units of teachers and students. In line with KADK's international vision, our students and staff develop their skills in constant dialogue with the international environment, ensuring that the quality of our activities is continuously improving.