Summer school in Vienna, Budapest, Bergamo and Venice

Adaptive Reuse of Contemporary & Heritage Sites in Hungary
Conservation and Adaptive Reuse in Italy

From 11th to 25th July, 2017.

The summer school is a fruitful cooperation between the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Industrial and agricultural Building Design, in Hungary, with the University of Bergamo in Bergamo, Kore University of Enna in Enna in Italy and the Department of Architecture in the Higher Technological Institute, 10^th of Ramadan City.

The applicants will have the opportunity to travel between 5 different cities in Europe in four different countries, Budapest, Vienna, Bergamo, Milan and Venice. By which they will experience the architecture and urban design and planning in Hungary, Austria, and Italy. The summer school stay will be divided between Budapest and Bergamo with special 1 day field trip and excursions to Vienna and Venice.

The school will deal with the notions of adaptive reuse of contemporary and heritage sites in Hungary and Italy, with special focus on architecture building technologies in Hungary and the multi-disciplinary approach of conservation in Italy. The summer school is done under the supervision of Professor. Antonella Vercasi, Kore University of Enna and Professor. Alessio Cardaci, University of Bergamo. And Associate Professor. Zsolt Vasáros, Faculty of Architecture, Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Introduction

Description

The summer school introduces the most important theories of the Adaptive Reuse and Conservation tools and techniques. By which the applicant will get to know the theoritical background of conservation and how is adaptive reuse is a tool to apply conservation on heritage and histroical buildings. Also, undergoing reuse case study projects in Budapest and Venice is essential to give a full prespective for the applicant's knowledge. Also, a visit to the UNESCO office in Venice to know the latest technologies and tools used for conservation and adaptive reuse in Italy such as 3D laser scanning and Digital Photogrammetry.

Benefits

Exploring a new approach to deal with heritage sites even with conservation and adaptive reuse.
The opportunity to learn how to apply different approaches in your home country.
Issuing a Certificate of Participation with partner university logos and approval, for each applicant, certified from Ktn Egypt.
Exploring the urban fabric, life and rich architecture style of many buildings in Europe.
Dealing with experts and professionals in a foreign country.
The obtaining of the Schengen visa.
International environment dealing with colleagues in same situations.
Making your own international network of contacts which work as a knowledge network.
Opportunities to develop even you academic or professional career with doing postgraduate studies abroad.

Lecturers and Tour Guides

Will Be Announced Soon.

Main Topics

Historical overview of Budapest and Bergamo.
Different Architectural styles, vernacular architecture Vs. Contemporary architecture in Budapest.
Building technologies used in Budapest with special visits to contemporary projects using new technologies.
Odoo Project in Budapest University of Technology and Economics campus.
The notion of conservation and preservation with an introduction to the Bergamo city.
Conservation in practice, with special visits to Venice and Vienna
All topics will be go along with field trips related to the study program.
Introducing 3D laser Scanning and Digital Photogrammetry tools

Who can Apply

To be eligible to apply for the summer school of Adaptive Reuse of Contemporary and Heritage Sites.

International applicants with architecture, urban design, urban planning, urban studies, physical planning, arts, philosophy, applied arts, history, civil engineering, social sciences, and geography backgrounds are eligible to apply.
Have sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction (English language), as we may ask you to submit a proof of language proficiency or to make a phone call interview with the applicant.
Respect the specific criteria and applicable additions for application process.

How to Apply

Gladly, follow the applying procedures by:

1. Prepare a clear scanned copy of your valid passport

With at least 10 months validity in advance, and use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, TIFF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes)

2. Prepare your CV using the CV Template as a guide to fill in your personal information.

Use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes)

3. Fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.

4. After reviewing your application and attached documents you will receive an email from Ktn Egypt to inform you whether you have been accepted to join the program or not. If you did not hear from us within 1 week, please contact us on ktnegypt@gmail.com.

5. After receiving your acceptance letter from us, proceed with the registration fees payments, please refer to the course fees section.

The fees will be paid after the applicants receive their acceptance letter from the Ktn Egypt.

Early fees payment (before the call deadline will pay 90 % fees).
Standard fees payment (till 1 week of the call deadline will pay 100 % fees).
Late fees payment (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will pay 110 % fees).

Please refer to the following bank accounts related to your way of payment.

For paying in US Dollars please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327003

For paying in European Euros please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327002

Unfortunately, it is not possible to pay in Egyptian Pounds in the moment due to currency rates changings.

After payment we will contact you to proceed together with the visa procedure to the responsible embassy in Cairo. Please Visit the Visa process section above.
We will contact you to manage the flight tickets booking and confirm the visa appointment, by which you will have to be there with all needed documents.

Schedule

- Please refer to the attached document to take a look on the summer school program.

- Detailed program will be distributed in the first day of the summer school.

- All lectures are given by the academic staff from both universities of Budapest University of Technology and Economics and the University of Bergamo and Kore University of Enna.

- In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
- Announced dates can be changed (plus or minus 2 days) according to flight tickets reservation, as we try always to find the cheapest offer for flights to our applicants.

Accommodation

In Budapest the capital of Hungary

The accommodation will be in the BMF student hostel (see also: http://koll.uni-obuda.hu/index.php?tagkoll=kukac), is located 400 m from the Tram line 4 and 6, also 700 m from the Grand Boulevard and the M3 Corvin-Negyed Metro Stop. The hostel rooms will accommodate from 2 to 4 applicants, the rooms have with private bathrooms and a work desk, with a kitchenette as well. Kitchenware for preparing your own meals can be rented at the reception. Breakfast is available on weekdays with extra fees. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas and rooms as well. Laundry is also included but you will need to buy or bring your own washing powders, please ask the receptionist guy for the laundry room key.

BMF hostel is 1 km from the Keleti Railway Station and from the Arena Plaza Shopping Centre. The Puskás Ferenc Stadion can be found within 1.7 km from the Corvin metro station.

The 8th district of Józsefváros is a great choice for travelers interested in city trips, museums and monuments. This is our guests' favorite part of Budapest, according to independent reviews.

In Bergamo (Milan)

The accommodation will be in the B & B Hotels (see also: http://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotels/bergamo.htm#vue-densemble),
The B&B Hotel Bergamo is strategically located not far from the A4 motorway, just a few minutes away from the railway station and only 2 km from the lower funicular that takes passengers directly to Upper Bergamo. Located close to Lower Bergamo's city centre, the B&B Hotel Bergamo is the perfect solution for anyone visiting the city or wanting to do business in the areas of Bergamo and Milan. - See more at: http://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotels/bergamo.htm#vue-densemble.

The hotel is the perfect solution for visiting the upper city’s beautiful medieval quarter or from where to set off for a business engagement in the areas of Bergamo and Milan.

The B&B Hotel Bergamo is not far from Orio al Serio Airport, which is very convenient for jetting off to numerous European capitals and other major Italian destinations. It is also strategically located for calmly coping with chaos of the metropolis hosting Expo 2015. In addition to this it is perfect for visiting the wonders of one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval quarters that, with its Venetian walls that are still intact, is of great artistic interest. See more at: http://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotels/bergamo.htm#vue-densemble

Registration Fees

The total cost of the school is 1550 Euros + Equivalent to 350 USD (for flight ticket) , Including the following,

Transportation inside Hungary and Italy.
Return flight ticket from Cairo to Budapest.
Medical Travel Insurance for the duration of stay in Europe.
Transportation between Budapest and Bergamo and 1 day field trips to Vienna and Venice with optional trip to Milan.
Accommodation (without meals) in Budapest and Bergamo.
School tools and facilities.
Hungarian Language Course (Intensive course for beginners).

While the fees do not include,

Visa costs (Around 90 Euros)
Pocket money for Living Costs in Hungary (around 300 Euros)

Furthermore, the applicants have to bring all the needed documents, such as passports, bank statements, proof of registration, and any further documents as needed by the embassy of Hungary in Cairo.

Deadline

The application deadline is on Thursday 13th of April, 2017.

Recommended reading

Rhode Island School of Design – graduate program on adaptive reuse.
On Adaptive Reuse A blog, mostly architectural, but it also treats adaptive reuse as an approach to a wide range issues.
"Adaptive Re-Use of Brownfields: A Challenge for the Valuation," John A. Kilpatrick.
Adaptive Reuse Photo Gallery Adaptive reuse building example and photo gallery (Evanston, Illinois).
Pettinari, J. 1980, ‘Adaptive Reuse: A Case Study’, Journal of Interior Design and Research, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 33–42.
Bullen, P., Love, P. 2011, ‘Factors influencing the adaptive re-use of buildings’, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology Vol. 9 No. 1, pp. 32–46.

Teachers

From Hungary

Assoc. Prof. Zsolt Vasáros,
Faculty of Architecture, Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
Responsible for the summer school and local coordinator

Prof. Zsuzsanna Fulop
Professor at the Department of Building Construction, Faculty of Architecture, Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Arch. Balint Bakos, M.Sc.
Teaching assistant at the Faculty of Architecture, Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Dianna Nuszer, M.Sc.
Young architect working in a private firm in Budapest

Marton Szekely, M.Sc.
Young architect working in a private firm in Budapest.

Arch. Eszter Nagy, M.Sc.
Young architect working in a private firm in Budapest

From Italy

Prof. Antonella Vercasi
Kore University of Enna
Responsible for the summer school and local coordinator

Prof. Alessio Cardaci
University of Bergamo
Responsible for the summer school and local coordinator

Prof. Attilio Pizzigoni
University of Bergamo

Contact person

Muhammad Eldaidamony

email: meldaidamony@gmail.com

Mobile: +201025363673

Terms and conditions

Please check also the attached file for further details about our terms and conditions. Gladly, applicants must submit a signed Terms and Conditions Form.

The registration fees must be paid within 2 weeks from the call deadline.
Supervisors are more than welcome to accompany 10 applicants or more from the same institution (for more details please contact us).
Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining the visa from the responsible embassy, by sending an acceptance letter, but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.
Applicants, who are under 21 years old, must submit parents’ acknowledgment form.
In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
Applicants must attend 75 % from the event in order to receive a certificate of participation.
Applicants must not leave the event’s city 1 day in advance before the date of departure.

Offers

Gladly, Ktn Egypt gives offers for the applicants who are participating in any events according to the following:

Applicants from academic staff will get 10 % fees discount.
Applicants who participate for the second time will get 20 % fees discount.
Applicants who participate for the third time will get 30 % fees discount.

Cancellations and refund

Applicants who would like to cancel their participation in any of the Ktn Egypt events will be as following:

Early cancellation (before the call deadline will get 100 % fees back).
Standard cancellation (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will receive a refund of minus 20 % ).
Late cancellation (More than 2 weeks after the call deadline there will be no fees refund).

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Summer school in Vienna, Budapest, Bergamo and Venice