The fellowship program aims to expand the thematic scope and expertise of the resident research group as well as its national and international net- works. It provides two fellows per year with the opportunity to spend a re- search stay of 1-3 months in Frankfurt am Main or Darmstadt, GER. Fellows are expected to work in Frankfurt or Darmstadt and to participate in the scientific life and events of the LOEWE research cluster “Architectures of Order”. We accept applications from scholars at all career levels (applicants are required to hold a PhD). The work of the fellow should demonstrate connections with the goals of the project as well as its annual research theme.
Applications for the fellowship on the 2023 annual theme are no longer being accepted.
THE FOLLOWING FELLOWSHIPS ARE ANNOUNCED FOR THE ANNUAL THEME “ORDER I DISORDER” IN THE SUMMER TERM 2023:
- Fellowship “Epistemological Inquiries into Architecture, Urban History, and Design Practices”
- Fellowship “Digital Practices of Ordering”
Call for Application Fellowship “Epistemological Inquiries into Architecture, Urban History, and Design Practices”
Previous inquiries of the LOEWE research cluster “Architectures of Order: Practices and Discourses between Design and Knowledge” have shown us that spatial knowledge provides us with an understanding of our world and a capacity to order it – a capacity prominently mobilized in the field of architecture. Prerequisite for this is, though, a constant observance of notions of disorder. For some, that comes as a problem to solve, a challenge to accept, or a mess to clean up. For others, it is a source of inspiration, something to protect and care for, or something to even mimic in architectural practice. Whichever approach, it is clear that order and disorder exist in a codependent pair unable to split up.
In the 20th century, many works have been dedicated to the relentless identifications of urban and architectural orderly patterns – even of the most spontaneous formations. Architects and architectural historians alike spent great efforts in trying to order the world around us, and with that, make sense of the built environment and the architects’ role in it through histories written. Architecture therein was, and often still is, portrayed as having an implicit ordering quality and/or power. Where architecture ‘happens’ in the broadest sense, it is usually interlinked with notions of improvement, progress, vision, potential – and getting rid of some kind of disorder.
As part of our investigations for the 2023 annual theme in the Architectures of Order research cluster, we are broadly interested in research which focuses on architecture’s relation to disorder and chaos. Two fellowship positions are offered: “Epistemological Enquiries in Architecture, Urban History and Design Practices” and “Digital Practices of Ordering”. The present call is the call for the fellowship “Epistemological Enquiries in Architecture, Urban History and Design Practices”. Research proposals can address, but are not limited to: investigations of architectural order | disorder criteria of a distinct period; architecture’s entangled relations to the natural environment; decay, ruins and reconstructions in urban environments; histories of war and spatial destruction; histories of protest against/through/concerning the built environment; concepts of chaos or chaotic elements in design practices; questions of obsolescence and value of architecture’s methods and design models; potentials, methods and limits of architectural historiographies of disorder and chaos.
Applicant Requirements
The candidates are required to hold a PhD in the field of architecture and/or the humanities, including but not limited to architecture history, architecture theory, art history, cultural and media studies, history of science, history, and sociology and have solid experience in the area selected for the proposal. We accept applications from scholars of all career levels, and particularly welcome interest from early career researchers. Passive knowledge of German is desirable.
Involvement
During their fellowship, the fellows are members of the research group. They are expected to actively participate in the events of the LOEWE research cluster. The events are held partially in German and partially in English. At the beginning of the fellowship, the fellows have the opportunity to present their project in an internal event. The results will then be presented in a final lecture. In addition, the fellows are expected to participate in the program by designing a workshop and by offering regular consultation hours to facilitate the exchange with doctoral students.
Duration
We accept applications for stays of 1-3 months, contingent on the scope and requirements of the proposed research project. The exact start date and duration of fellowships will be discussed with the fellow following a successful application. Please note that the stay should concur with the teaching summer term 2023 (April–July).
Stipends
Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of 3,200 Euro during their stay. Stipends are meant to cover costs for accommodation, board, insurance etc. We will furthermore cover the costs of an economy roundtrip to Frankfurt am Main, GER.
For information on the fellowship and research project, see also: https://architecturesoforder.org/en/architectures-of-order-fellowship/
Application
Please send your application including the following documents compiled in one PDF file by 1 March 2023 to Lena Holbein: holbein@kunst.uni-frankfurt.de
Project proposal – approximately 1000 words
The proposal should briefly introduce the research project and address how it connects to the aims of the LOEWE project and the annual theme. It is also supposed to demonstrate the relevance of the project, locate it within current debates and specify your goals and plans for the fellowship.
Work schedule – approximately 500 words
Please provide a brief schedule that demonstrates how you plan to spend your time during the fellowship.
CV
A CV of no more than 4 pages
PhD certificate
Proof of the successful completion of the required academic qualifications
Writing sample
This can be an article or a chapter from a more comprehensive piece of writing of at least 10 and no more than 20 pages.
Referees
Please provide contact details for two referees.
Contact
For content-related questions, please contact Dr. Nadja Gaudillière-Jami: gaudilliere@dg.tu-darmstadt.de
For general information on the fellowship program, please contact:
Lena Holbein, Dr.
Project Coordinator – LOEWE Research Cluster Architectures of Order
holbein@kunst.uni-frankfurt.de
phone +49(0)69-798-28705
LOEWE Research Cluster Architectures of Order
Art History Department Goethe University Frankfurt | Campus Bockenheim
Neue Mensa | Bockenheimer Landstraße 133
60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany
Call for Application Fellowship “Digitale Practices of Ordering”
Previous inquiries of the LOEWE research cluster “Architectures of Order: Practices and Discourses between Design and Knowledge” have shown us that spatial knowledge provides us with an understanding of our world and a capacity to order it – a capacity prominently mobilized in the field of architecture. Prerequisite for this is, though, a constant observance of notions of disorder. For some, that comes as a problem to solve, a challenge to accept, or a mess to clean up. For others, it is a source of inspiration, something to protect and care for, or something to even mimic in architectural practice. Whichever approach, it is clear that order and disorder exist in a codependent pair unable to split up.
In the 20th century, many works have been dedicated to the relentless identifications of urban and architectural orderly patterns – even of the most spontaneous formations. Architects and architectural historians alike spent great efforts in trying to order the world around us, and with that, make sense of the built environment and the architects’ role in it through histories written. Architecture therein was, and often still is, portrayed as having an implicit ordering quality and/or power. Where architecture ‘happens’ in the broadest sense, it is usually interlinked with notions of improvement, progress, vision, potential – and getting rid of some kind of disorder.
As part of our investigations for the 2023 annual theme in the Architectures of Order research cluster, we are broadly interested in research which focuses on architecture’s relation to disorder and chaos. Two fellowship positions are offered : “Epistemological Enquiries in Architecture, Urban History and Design Practices” and “Digital Practices of Ordering”.
The present call is the call for the fellowship “Digital Practices of Ordering”. The position offered focuses on design practices within the annual theme. Three areas have been identified as possible fields for the proposal: Robotic Fabrication, Bio-Design and Generative Design. Examples of topics include reuse strategies for construction waste, 3D-printing for architecture, fabrication with mycelium-based composites and other biomaterials, resort to artificial intelligence in the design process. Each of these possible topics must nevertheless be put in relation with the Order | Disorder annual theme in the proposal submitted by the candidate, highlighting in what ways the proposed prototypes can contribute to an understanding of that dialectic. Regardless of the selected area, the proposed work should result primarily in a design production (prototype(s), drawing(s), fabrication experiment(s), etc.). It should also articulate the production to the Order | Disorder annual theme: In what way can digital tools help interrogate the ordering methods at play in architectural design?
Applicant Requirements
The candidates are required to hold a PhD in architecture, engineering or in a related field and have solid experience in the area selected for the proposal, i.e. programming and/or robotic skills. A strong knowledge of computational practices in architecture is expected. Robotic fabrication means will be provided to the fellow if necessary in the form of an access to the DDU infrastructures at TU Darmstadt – please report to the DDU website for more information relating to available means. Teaching interaction is possible as part of the courses DDU provides. These take various formats – workshops, seminars, studios – and can encapsulate various forms of interaction with the fellow should it be relevant as part of the design and production process of the project. We accept applications from scholars of all career levels, and particularly welcome interest from early career researchers. Passive knowledge of German is desirable.
Involvement
During their fellowship, the fellows are members of the research group. They are expected to actively participate in the events of the LOEWE research cluster. The events are held partially in German and partially in English. At the beginning of the fellowship, the fellows have the opportunity to present their project in an internal event. The results will then be presented in a final lecture. In addition, the fellows are expected to participate in the program by designing a workshop and by offering regular consultation hours to facilitate the exchange with doctoral students.
Duration
We accept applications for stays of 1-3 months, contingent on the scope and requirements of the proposed research project. The exact start date and duration of fellowships will be discussed with the fellow following a successful application. Please note that the stay should concur with the teaching summer term 2023 (April–July).
Stipends
Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of 3,200 Euro during their stay. Stipends are meant to cover costs for accommodation, board, insurance etc. We will furthermore cover the costs of an economy roundtrip to Frankfurt am Main, GER.
For information on the fellowship and research project, see also: https://architecturesoforder.org/en/architectures-of-order-fellowship/
Application
Please send your application including the following documents compiled in one PDF file by 1 March 2023 to Lena Holbein: holbein@kunst.uni-frankfurt.de
Project proposal – approximately 1000 words
The proposal should briefly introduce the research project and address how it connects to the aims of the LOEWE project and the annual theme. It is also supposed to demonstrate the relevance of the project, locate it within current debates and specify your goals and plans for the fellowship.
Work schedule – approximately 500 words
Please provide a brief schedule that demonstrates how you plan to spend your time during the fellowship.
CV
A CV of no more than 4 pages
PhD certificate
Proof of the successful completion of the required academic qualifications
Writing sample
This can be an article or a chapter from a more comprehensive piece of writing of at least 10 and no more than 20 pages.
Referees
Please provide contact details for two referees.
Contact
For content-related questions, please contact Dr. Nadja Gaudillière-Jami: gaudilliere@dg.tu-darmstadt.de
For general information on the fellowship program, please contact:
Lena Holbein, Dr.
Project Coordinator – LOEWE Research Cluster Architectures of Order holbein@kunst.uni-frankfurt.de
phone +49(0)69-798-28705
LOEWE Research Cluster Architectures of Order
Art History Department
Goethe University Frankfurt | Campus Bockenheim
Neue Mensa | Bockenheimer Landstraße 133
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany