1. 27 May


    Interview with German Architect, Researcher & Teacher: AUREL VON RICHTHOFEN  What made you get into architecture? I guess it was an iterative process. Once I realized that my passion for drawing, the mindset of an engineer, the interest in humanities and the constant drive to create and design could only fit one profession - architecture - I was set to go.  What are you currently working on? I am working on three houses in Oman, on the Arabian peninsula, right now. The houses are for different clients, but they form a series to explore the relationship of private and public (and political) space in a Modern Arabian society. Where are you living & why?  I am living in Oman since I teach architecture at the German University of Technology in Oman. Oman is a young society, full of opportunities for architects. It’s a most beautiful country as well.  Is there anything unusual developing there? Witnessing the Arab Spring from within, albeit from a safe vantage point, was an eye-opening experience. The transformations in the region are breathtaking. It is a truly exciting moment to be there, also for architecture. What is your dream opportunity/ project? I am working on a study for sustainable urbanism in Oman. I hope that the results will change our approach to urbanism not only in the Gulf, but also in Europe. Realizing an urban design project based on this research would be a dream to me.  Thank you Aurel!   www.aurelvr.com/

    Interview with German Architect, Researcher & Teacher:

    AUREL VON RICHTHOFEN 

    What made you get into architecture?
    I guess it was an iterative process. Once I realized that my passion for drawing, the mindset of an engineer, the interest in humanities and the constant drive to create and design could only fit one profession - architecture - I was set to go. 

    What are you currently working on?
    I am working on three houses in Oman, on the Arabian peninsula, right now. The houses are for different clients, but they form a series to explore the relationship of private and public (and political) space in a Modern Arabian society.

    Where are you living & why? 
    I am living in Oman since I teach architecture at the German University of Technology in Oman. Oman is a young society, full of opportunities for architects. It’s a most beautiful country as well. 

    Is there anything unusual developing there?
    Witnessing the Arab Spring from within, albeit from a safe vantage point, was an eye-opening experience. The transformations in the region are breathtaking. It is a truly exciting moment to be there, also for architecture.

    What is your dream opportunity/ project?
    I am working on a study for sustainable urbanism in Oman. I hope that the results will change our approach to urbanism not only in the Gulf, but also in Europe. Realizing an urban design project based on this research would be a dream to me. 

    Thank you Aurel!  
     
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