Kerstin Höger
About
Kerstin Höger is Professor in Architecture and Urban Design at NTNU since 2009
Background
Kerstin Höger studied architecture at the TU Berlin, the MIT and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Since 1999 she works with her architectural and urban design office on complex, large scale projects such as urban revitalization areas, mixed-use and corporate developments, knowledge territories, and city development plans. Recent master plan projects include the Im Neuenheimer Feld Heidelberg, Backnang West Neighbourhood, Science City Copenhagen, Sluppen Trondheim, and the Campus of the Singapore University of Technology and Design.
Alongside her practical work, she has worked in academia for over 20 years: from 1999-2009 as scientific employee and lecturer at the ETH Zurich, and since 2009 as tenured professor for architecture and urban design at the NTNU. Kerstin has co-hosted several conferences and symposia on contemporary urbanism. She is editor and author of the book “Campus and the City”, co-published by Kees Christiaanse.
Competencies
Kerstin is an expert on urban design and development. Her teaching and research projects include Eco-heritage Urbanism, The Architecture of the Neighbourhood, Urban Design Typologies, In/Formal Urbanism, Urban Waterfronts, Clusters and Valleys, Sustainable Campus Benchmarks, and Branding and the City.
She regularly appears as a speaker at international conferences and acts as reviewer, jury and committee member at prestigious public and private institutions (e.g. Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld, Swiss National Science Foundation, AHO, ETHZ, EPFL, Harvard and MIT). She has written for numerous specialist magazines and book publications. Amongst other accolades, she has received a Fulbright Scholarship (1996-98), the TU Berlin Diploma Prize (1999), the ETH Research Project (2004-08), a NTNU Research Grant (2010), and various urban design and architectural awards.
Concentrations
Her concentrations is sustainable urban transformation and development in regard to the traditional city, the urban landscape, and the rapidly growing megacity. Densification, conversion and renaturization of urban area, reactivation of fallow lands, transformation of our cultural landscape, growth and reversibility, networks and participation, mobility and climate change are urgent urban challenges she is concerned about.
Her leitmotiv is to shape our urban spaces liveable, beautiful, and open. Based on the “genius loci” and context of a place, we develop artistic concepts, strategic instruments, and design rules. Societal tendencies are reflected in development scenarios and creatively integrated into robust urban design and architectural projects. Thereby, we reconcile the evolutionary forces of urban transformation with formal planning and architecture in an open urban design. In this way, high-quality urban spaces can be created, which are specific and yet responsive to their context, and thus can contribute to a sustainable transformation of our cities and regions.
Publications
2021
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Backnang 4.0 Model.
Model (architecture)
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
CAMPUS KOMPAKT: Wissens- & Lebensraum im Neuenheimer
Feld.
Stadtblatt Heidelberg, Sonderbeilage Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld
Feature article
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Campus Kompakt: Wissens- und Lebensraum im Neuenheimer Feld.
Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld
Architectural exhibition
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Justnes, Fredrik;
Magelssen, Sigurd Røgeberg;
Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
HYBRID.
Architecture
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Campus Kompakt: Wissens- und Lebensraum Im Neuenheimer Feld.
Architecture
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Höger, Kerstin;
Hofsbro, Erik Frydenlund.
(2021)
Time Space Existence.
NTNU AAR4605 Urban Design and Architecture
Architectural exhibition
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Campus Kompakt.
Conclave with experts
Other presentation
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Backnang 4.0 Review, IBA 2027 – Quartier Backnang West, with Urban Catalysts.
wa Architektur Zeitschrift
Feature article
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Backnang 4.0: Symbiotic Communities.
Architecture
2020
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2020)
International idea competition: Backnang West.
Architecture
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2020)
International urban planning competition: Backnang West Neighbourhood 2050 – »The Caring Town«.
Architecture
2019
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2019)
Lebendiges und grünes Wissensquartier – Im Mittelpunkt stehen die Menschen.
Stadtblatt Heidelberg, Sonderbeilage Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld
Article in business/trade/industry journal
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2019)
INF Campus Kompakt, Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld / Neckarbogen, Plannungsatelier Stufe 2.
Architecture
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2019)
INF Kompakt | Campus im Campus, Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld / Neckarbogen, Plannungsatelier Stufe 3
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Architecture
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2019)
Studio Lofoten Everyday | Holiday.
Master Studio Urban Design and Architecture
Architectural exhibition
2018
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2018)
Urbanisme.
Tidsskriftet A
Interview Journal
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2018)
INF Campus Kompakt: Masterplan Ideas Im Neuenheimer Feld Heidelberg / Neckarbogen.
Public Presentation, Exhibition and Workshop: Masterplan Ideas Im Neuenheimer Feld Heidelberg / Neckarbogen
Architectural exhibition
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2018)
Studio Heidelberg.
Master Studio Urban Design and Architecture
Architectural exhibition
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2018)
INF Campus Kompakt, Planungsatelier Stufe 1, Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld/ Neckarbogen Heidelberg.
Architecture
2017
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2017)
Oslo Skøyen - From Node to Urban Waterfront.
Studio Oslo Skøyen
Architectural exhibition
2014
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Höger, Kerstin;
Lykke, Bjarte;
Jørgensen, Magnus;
Rø, Øystein;
Johnsen, Astrid Christine;
Seim, Janne Celia.
(2014)
WISSENSVIERTEL BERGHEIM WEST The Always Open City Campus.
IBA Academy
Architectural exhibition
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Knapskog, Marianne;
Lykke, Bjarte;
Palacio, Fabio Alberto Hernandez;
Jørgensen, Magnus;
Rø, Øystein;
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
WISSENSVIERTEL BERGHEIM WEST The Always Open City Campus.
Model (architecture)
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Bergheim West: Wissensviertel am Nackarpark.
IBA Heidelberg
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Lima Mega City III - Avenida Argentina.
IBP
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Urban Design Theories - A Review.
IBP
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Lima Vertical City.
IBP
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Urban Typologies.
IBP
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Lima Mega City I - Barrios Altos.
IBP
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Lima Mega City II - Avenida Brasil.
IBP
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Review on «NTNU 2060 – Visjoner for campusutvikling».
IBP
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Marie Curie EPFL Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme, EPF Lausanne ENAC, International Evaluation Committee .
EPFL
Report
2013
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Höger, Kerstin;
Hünerwadel, Nicolas.
(2013)
Lima Megacity / La Tercera Lima – Formal and informal urbanism. Towards an open architecture and urban design. International Master Studio & Symposia NTNU-URP.
Briefs
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2013)
Landhof Areal Basel, Project Competition , Report of the Jury, editor Friederike Meinhardt.
Bau- und Verkehrsdepartment des Kantons Basel-Stadt
Report
Journal publications
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
CAMPUS KOMPAKT: Wissens- & Lebensraum im Neuenheimer
Feld.
Stadtblatt Heidelberg, Sonderbeilage Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld
Feature article
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Backnang 4.0 Review, IBA 2027 – Quartier Backnang West, with Urban Catalysts.
wa Architektur Zeitschrift
Feature article
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2019)
Lebendiges und grünes Wissensquartier – Im Mittelpunkt stehen die Menschen.
Stadtblatt Heidelberg, Sonderbeilage Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld
Article in business/trade/industry journal
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2018)
Urbanisme.
Tidsskriftet A
Interview Journal
Artistic productions
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Backnang 4.0 Model.
Model (architecture)
-
Knapskog, Marianne;
Lykke, Bjarte;
Palacio, Fabio Alberto Hernandez;
Jørgensen, Magnus;
Rø, Øystein;
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
WISSENSVIERTEL BERGHEIM WEST The Always Open City Campus.
Model (architecture)
Report
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Bergheim West: Wissensviertel am Nackarpark.
IBA Heidelberg
Report
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Lima Mega City III - Avenida Argentina.
IBP
Report
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Urban Design Theories - A Review.
IBP
Report
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Lima Vertical City.
IBP
Report
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Urban Typologies.
IBP
Report
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Lima Mega City I - Barrios Altos.
IBP
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Lima Mega City II - Avenida Brasil.
IBP
Report
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Review on «NTNU 2060 – Visjoner for campusutvikling».
IBP
Report
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2014)
Marie Curie EPFL Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme, EPF Lausanne ENAC, International Evaluation Committee .
EPFL
Report
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2013)
Landhof Areal Basel, Project Competition , Report of the Jury, editor Friederike Meinhardt.
Bau- und Verkehrsdepartment des Kantons Basel-Stadt
Report
UTSTILLING
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Campus Kompakt: Wissens- und Lebensraum im Neuenheimer Feld.
Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld
Architectural exhibition
-
Höger, Kerstin;
Hofsbro, Erik Frydenlund.
(2021)
Time Space Existence.
NTNU AAR4605 Urban Design and Architecture
Architectural exhibition
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Campus Kompakt.
Conclave with experts
Other presentation
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2019)
Studio Lofoten Everyday | Holiday.
Master Studio Urban Design and Architecture
Architectural exhibition
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2018)
INF Campus Kompakt: Masterplan Ideas Im Neuenheimer Feld Heidelberg / Neckarbogen.
Public Presentation, Exhibition and Workshop: Masterplan Ideas Im Neuenheimer Feld Heidelberg / Neckarbogen
Architectural exhibition
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2018)
Studio Heidelberg.
Master Studio Urban Design and Architecture
Architectural exhibition
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2017)
Oslo Skøyen - From Node to Urban Waterfront.
Studio Oslo Skøyen
Architectural exhibition
-
Höger, Kerstin;
Lykke, Bjarte;
Jørgensen, Magnus;
Rø, Øystein;
Johnsen, Astrid Christine;
Seim, Janne Celia.
(2014)
WISSENSVIERTEL BERGHEIM WEST The Always Open City Campus.
IBA Academy
Architectural exhibition
PRODUKT
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Justnes, Fredrik;
Magelssen, Sigurd Røgeberg;
Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
HYBRID.
Architecture
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Campus Kompakt: Wissens- und Lebensraum Im Neuenheimer Feld.
Architecture
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2021)
Backnang 4.0: Symbiotic Communities.
Architecture
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2020)
International idea competition: Backnang West.
Architecture
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2020)
International urban planning competition: Backnang West Neighbourhood 2050 – »The Caring Town«.
Architecture
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2019)
INF Campus Kompakt, Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld / Neckarbogen, Plannungsatelier Stufe 2.
Architecture
-
Höger, Kerstin.
(2019)
INF Kompakt | Campus im Campus, Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld / Neckarbogen, Plannungsatelier Stufe 3
.
Architecture
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Höger, Kerstin.
(2018)
INF Campus Kompakt, Planungsatelier Stufe 1, Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld/ Neckarbogen Heidelberg.
Architecture
INFORMASJONSMATR
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Höger, Kerstin;
Hünerwadel, Nicolas.
(2013)
Lima Megacity / La Tercera Lima – Formal and informal urbanism. Towards an open architecture and urban design. International Master Studio & Symposia NTNU-URP.
Briefs
Teaching
Courses
- AAR4360 - The Theory and History of Architecture B
- AAR4905 - URBAN LAB 1 - Urban Design Theory, Research, Practice
- AAR4919 - URBAN LAB 2 - Urban Design Theory, Research, Practice
- AAR4725 - Architecture and the city - Knowledge Course Spring
- AAR4715 - Architecture and the City - Knowledge Course Autumn
- AAR4605 - Urban Design and Architecture 2
- AAR4721 - Architecture and the city - Project Course Spring
- AAR4711 - Architecture and the City - Project Course Autumn
- AAR4515 - Urban Design and Architecture 1
Media
2021
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Popular scientific lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2021) Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld. Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg Advisory council , Hamburg 2021-09-29 - 2021-09-30
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2021) Campus Kompakt. City of Heidelberg Masterplan Im Neuenheimer Feld , University of Heidelberg 2021-09-23 - 2021-09-23
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Programme managementHöger, Kerstin. (2021) Public lecture "Deep Urbanism" by Markus Schaefer. NTNU NTNU [Internet] 2021-11-11
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Programme participationHöger, Kerstin. (2021) New European Bauhaus: Nordic Co-Design. https://www.nordicbauhaus.eu/ https://www.nordicbauhaus.eu/ [Internet] 2021-03-24
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2021) Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld. Hafen City Hamburg Adviser meeting , online 2021-06-01 - 2021-06-01
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Programme participationHöger, Kerstin. (2021) Ergebnisvorstellung Städtebaulicher Wettbewerb IBA’27-Quartier Backnang West. City of Backnang City of Backnang [Internet] 2021-04-30
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Popular scientific lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2021) Science City Hamburg Bahrensfeld. Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg Advisory Council , Hamburg 2021-02-24 - 2021-02-24
2020
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Popular scientific lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2020) Science Campus Heidelberg. City of Heidelberg City development and traffic committee (SEVA) , digital 2020-07-01 -
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Academic lecture
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Popular scientific lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2020) Science City Hamburg Bahrensfeld. Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg Advisory Council , Hamburg, digital 2020-11-26 - 2020-11-26
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Popular scientific lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2020) IBA’27 Project Backnang West. City of Backnang and IBA Stuttgart Colloquium and guided tour , Backnang 2020-07-20 -
2019
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InterviewHöger, Kerstin. (2019) Perspektiven für das Neuenheimer Feld . Stadt Heidelberg Stadt Heidelberg [Internet] 2019-02-12
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InterviewHöger, Kerstin. (2019) Masterplan Neuenheimer Feld - Interview zum Entwurf. Stadt Heidelberg Stadt Heidelberg [TV] 2019-07-09
2018
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Academic lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2018) Cities in the City - Urbanity, Heritage and Nature. ETH Zürich Colloquium Architecture and Urban Design ETH Zürich , Zürich 2018-04-11 - 2018-04-13
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Academic lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2018) Industrial cultural heritage as driver for sustainable development. University of Giessen Cultural Heritage , Giessen 2018-09-19 - 2018-09-21
2014
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2014) Urban Waterfront - The City meets the Sea. Hippodamus Der byen møter vannet, Themakveld , Trondheim 2014-10-22 - 2014-10-22
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Academic lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2014) The Craftsman, The Poet and The Architect - "Re-Souling the Rational Mind" (Edith K. Ackermann). Programme for Teacher Education Learning Theories , Trondheim 2014-10-21 - 2014-10-21
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2014) Scalability & (Urban) Sustainability. Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard MIT ISCN Conference: Pushing Boundaries , Cambridge, MA 2014-06-01 - 2014-06-04
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2014) Scalability & Sustainability, Panel Moderator. Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard MIT ISCN Conference , Cambridge 2014-06-01 - 2014-06-04
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2014) Sustainable Urban and Campus Design. Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard MIT ISCN: Pushing Boundaries , Cambridge, MA 2014-06-01 - 2014-06-01
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2014) Towards an Open Urban Design and Architecture. IBA Heidelberg, City of Heidelberg IBA Academy and Summit Heidelberg , Heidelberg 2014-03-18 - 2014-03-18
2013
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Academic lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2013) Urban Design.1 – contemporary urban phenomena, concepts and projects (high-density nodes and transition areas). University Ricardo Palma, Faculty of Architecture & Urbanism Faculty Lecture URP , Lima, URP 2013-09-30 - 2013-09-30
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Academic lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2013) Urban Design.2 – contemporary urban phenomena, concepts and projects (knowledge territories and the cultural landscape). University Ricardo Palma, Faculty of Architecture & Urbanism Lecture URP , Lima, URP 2013-10-11 - 2013-10-11
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2013) Campus und die Stadt – Wissensterritorien, kreative Räume und urbane Netzwerke / Campus and the City – knowledge territories, creative spaces and urban networks. Bern University of Applied Sciences Faculty lecture Bern University , Bern, Kornhausforum 2013-04-25 - 2013-04-25
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2013) Stadtraum & Landschaftsraum – erforschen, festigen, entwerfen / Cityscape & Landscape – explore, stabilize, conceptualize. University Stuttgart, Faculty Architecture & Urban Planning Faculty lecture University of Stuttgart , Stuttgart, University of Stuttgart 2013-07-04 - 2013-07-04
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Academic lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2013) Urban Design – own oeuvre. NTNU-URP Faculty of Architecture Welcome Workshop & Symposia Lecture URP-NTNU , Lima, University Ricardo Palma Centro Cultural Ccori Wasi 2013-02-11 - 2013-02-11
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Academic lectureHöger, Kerstin; Hünerwadel, Nicolas. (2013) Formal-Informal Urban Design & Architecture: The Case of San Felipe and Previ, Lima, Peru. NTNU-URP Guided tour , Lima 2013-09-29 - 2013-09-29
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Popular scientific lectureHöger, Kerstin; Hünerwadel, Nicolas. (2013) Lima Mega City.1: Urban transformation of industrial zone from Lima to El Callao. Alicorp S.A. Presentation to Alicorp Corporation , Lima 2013-09-27 - 2013-09-27
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Popular scientific lectureHöger, Kerstin. (2013) Lima Mega City: Formal-Informal Urbanism. Towards an Open Urban Design and Architecture. URP - NTNU Lecture & Workshop Welcome with Juvenal Barraco and Nicolas Hünerwadel , University Ricardo Palma, Faculty of Architecture & Urbanism 2013-09-24 - 2013-09-24
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Popular scientific lectureHöger, Kerstin; Hünerwadel, Nicolas. (2013) Lima Mega City: studio projects on the urban transformation of Barrios Altos, Av. Argentina and Av. Brasil. Centenario SAA Presentation to Centenario Corporation , Lima 2013-10-03 - 2013-10-03
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LectureHöger, Kerstin; Reiser, Juan. (2013) Urban and architectural development of Lima – from pre-Columbian to contemporary Peru. Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Prof. Juan Reiser Colloquium , Lima 2013-10-15 - 2013-10-15
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InterviewHöger, Kerstin. (2013) Landhof Areal Basel: competition procedure and results. Basel Basel [Newspaper] 2013-05-07
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Popular scientific lectureHöger, Kerstin; Hünerwadel, Nicolas. (2013) Lima Mega City.1: studio results on urban transformation of Barrios Altos, Av. Argentina and Av. Brasil. Municipality of Lima Presentation to Municipality of Lima , Lima 2013-10-10 - 2013-10-10
2012
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LectureHöger, Kerstin. (2012) Landhof Areal Basel: Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Architecture Competition. Bau- und Verkehrsdepartment des Kantons Basel-Stadt Jury sessions and program proposal , Basel 2012-08-15 - 2013-05-15