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The Fernsehturm (English: Berlin TV Tower) is a television tower in central Berlin, Germany.

Close to Alexanderplatz in Mitte, the tower was constructed between 1965 and 1969 by the administration of the German Democratic Republic. It was intended as a symbol of Berlin, which it remains today, as it is easily visible throughout the central and some suburban districts of Berlin. With its height of 368 meters, it is the tallest structure in Germany.

The tower has become one of the most prominent symbols of the country and is often in the establishing shot of films set in Berlin. Due to its location near Alexanderplatz, the tower is occasionally called Alex Tower, especially by Berlin visitors.

In 1964, Walter Ulbricht, leader of the Socialist Unity Party which governed East Germany, decided to allow the construction of a television tower on Alexanderplatz, modelled on the Fernsehturm Stuttgart and the first artificial Earth satellite, Sputnik.

The TV tower had several architects. Its former design was done by Hermann Henselmann, and Jörg Streitparth. It was built by the East German architects Fritz Dieter, Günter Franke and Werner Ahrendt between 1965-69.

Walter Herzog, Gerhard Kosel and Herbert Aust later also took part in the planning. The construction plan though emerged already in the 1950s. The tower was actually needed for transmitting radio and TV programmes. At the same time it was intended as symbol and as a show of the GDR's strength.

After some discussions regarding the tower's location it was decided to build the Fernsehturm next to Alexanderplatz, which is situated in the centre of Berlin. Construction began on 4 August 1965. After four years of construction, the Fernsehturm began test broadcasts on 3 October 1969, and it was officially inaugurated four days later on the GDR's National Day. It is among the best known sights in Berlin, and has around a million visitors a year.

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As move through the busy time of year it is worth noting access to Lincoln Square South is a privilege and not a right.

We expect all students to treat each other with care and respect in this space and to understand that ALL students are under a lot of pressure at the moment.

Computers cannot be reserved! 

If you are leaving the area for an extended period of time you are expected to log off so other students can access this shared resource.

Failure to do this may result in action up to and including a ban from this area.

There are computers located in 757 Swanston St if there are none free in LSS.

If you have any questions or concerns about this please email Justin Cusack via the link below.

In September this year the Melbourne School of Design will be travelling to Portugal as part of the subject ABPL90311 Studies in Building Cultures and Markets.

The subject is open to all MSD students at least in their second semester of instruction. Upon visiting significant sites and meeting significant protagonists of the architectural and building scene in the country, subject participants will be asked to reflect on the characteristics of the Portuguese building sector while highlighting differences with the way of working in Australia.

The subject will be worth 12.5 points and students will be able to take it as a multidisciplinary elective.

FuturArc is the voice of Green architecture in Asia. Published six times a year by BCI Asia and distributed throughout Asia-Pacific, the magazine has recognised early on the significant impact the built form has on society and the environment. Thus, FuturArc advocates for architecture that demonstrates creativity, social responsibility and sustainability.

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Architectural Assistant, Student Position Available (applications close 20 May)
 

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Graduate Architect/Junior Architect

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Remember to use your student/staff login to access Careers Online to see other full time, graduate, part time and casual jobs available.

Advanced Standing Opportunity Nanjing University

Master of Architecture (2yr) students have an extraordinary opportunity to complete 2 degrees in 2 years under an advanced standing arrangement with Nanjing University.

Master of Architecture, University of Melbourne/Master of Science (Architecture and Urbanism), University of Nanjing

Email Connie Gravier on the mink below for more info!

The subject ABPL90328 Issues in Technology will run in semester 2-2014 as an intensive construction workshop.

Students will build a full scale post-formed gridshell, which is a lightweight form-resistant structure that enables coverage of large areas with little use of material.

The workshop will be coordinated by Dr Alberto Pugnale and lead together with the founders of www.gridshell.it, Prof Sergio Pone and Dr Sofia Colabella, from the University of Naples.

A video of a previous construction workshop by gridshell.it can be found here.
 

When? 27/9 - 6/10

9am - 6pm - Monday - Friday

Calling all Environments students and researchers.

The aim of the Climate Research Connections events is to expand opportunities for University of Melbourne staff and post-graduate students working on climate change related issues to share information about their research and to explore potential links and connections.

Participants are invited to present a very brief (2 slides; 2 minutes) presentation of their current climate change related research, and include a Poster and/or one page summaries of their research for display and distribution. The program will include time for questions and conversation among researchers as well as a briefing on relevant research funding opportunities.

When? 03.06.14 0900 - 1230

Where? Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room

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Did you know MSD has closed facebook groups for ALL disciplines, ALL streams?

These are informal digital loungerooms where you can meet other students from your cohort - ask questions, post points of interest or just say hello.
Click on the link below to join the right group for you.
 

Master of Architecture 200 point
Master of Architecture 300 point

Master of Construction Management 200 point
Master of Construction Management 300 point

Master of Landscape Architecture 200 point
Master of Landscape Architecture 300 point

Master of Property 200 point
Master of Property 300 point

Master of Urban Design

Master Urban Planning

CWS is being taught from 21-26 July, requiring attendance all day and work at night.  It is also assumed that students will undertake some preparatory reading and, of course, there is an essay two weeks after the last class.

The subject title is overly hopeful.  Presently one billion persons live in slums and it is projected that by 2030 two billion persons will live in slums.  Proceeding nonetheless ...

The subject has four parts.  The first explains the process of global urbanization, slum formation and the persistence of slums.  The second locates slum upgrading and the provision of basic services in the context of urban governance.  The third considers the roles of the World Bank, UN-Habitat and Cities Alliance in formulating slum upgrading policy.  The fourth explores the experience of community-led slum upgrading through the Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC) and the Indian Alliance, and the Shack/Slum Dwellers International (SDI). 

The subject also touches on cross-cutting topics such as climate change adaptation, micro-finance, gender, disaster recovery, ‘replicability’ and ‘scaling up’; and employs case studies of:

•     Kampung Improvement Programme (KIP) in Jakarta
•     Integrated urban development in Kiribati, Central Pacific
•     Pune sanitation precedent and slum upgrading
•     SDI methodology and scaling up slum upgrading.

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With completion of the new ABP Building only a few months away, ABP students and staff can look forward to moving into their new home soon.

On May 27, the building’s architects Nader Tehrani (NADAAA, Boston) and John Wardle (Melbourne, JWA) will talk about all facets of the new building, and how its stunning design will impact teaching and learning for generations of students to come.

This will be the last opportunity before building completion to hear both architects speak about the design process and academic purposes of what is one of the University’s most exciting building projects in decades.

Where? Charles Pearson Theatre, ERC

When? 27.05.14 1800 - 1900

Who are UMSU?

With a living history that extends over 130 years, at the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) we are committed to provide quality experiences on campus to that create a community for students, staff and visitors, from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

We provide valuable funding to keep arts, representation, advocacy, live music and cultural services alive on campus and will improve your time at uni immeasurably.

It’s about getting more out of your time at uni. It’s about immersing yourself in a wealth of cultural facilities and events whilst having access to quality support services. It’s about making sure that students have advocacy and representation on campus. It’s all about the battle to keep student voices in the big picture whilst making your time at uni fun and enjoyable.

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