3-context and method

The post-diploma “Cities: Mobility/Nature” is a teaching of 3rd cycle of Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris la Villette (144, avenue de Flandres 75019 Paris France). The school is entitled at the end of the formation to deliver a diploma.

The formation is opened to the architects graduated in France or abroad, and to the non-architects, titular of a diploma of level Master which can justify of a formation or an activity in the field of architecture.

Teaching is done during 2 semesters and includes : 3 seminars with a seminar-workshop, a project and a report composing the diploma.

Teaching is on two days per week. With this device, students can have a professional activity in parallel part-time. Teaching is in French. An English assistance could be provided to those who don’t speak French completely but, in this case, a teaching of French will be in supplement of the formation. The diploma will be in French.

4- conditions for registration

The cost of teaching is that of the inscription at the School, 1000 euros per year - more 1100 euros for travelling expenses for in situ workshop The candidates must send a file containing usual elements: . Curriculum vitae . Copy of diplomas. Candidature application . A selection of personal works (projects, realisations, publications) . A note developing a personal point of view and intentions of the candidate related to the themes of teaching

The candidates have first to take contact by email with the responsible of the teaching: didier.rebois@free.fr .

5- planning

The programme is composed of two semesters. On first semester, 3 seminars initiate the students to the concepts of the new urban design's approach (architecture and mobility, philosophy / urban / architecture, new theories of sustainable cities). The 3rd seminar is associated to a workshop in situ in the city studied (Santiago for year 2009-2010). The second semester is divided in two parts, one is the urbandesign course to develop urban scenarios in Santiago, the second is the writing of a report on a topic crossing concept and design.