The architect is an engineer as well as a conceptual thinker. In addition to the forming of an individual architectural signature much attention is devoted to theoretical knowledge and positioning. Thanks to the presence of many professionals and the working in small groups, the Academy enables you to acquire your own position in the field.

The landscape architect designs to solve spatial problems and visualises new topographical situations. The role of the landscape architect can be described as sketching in the topography. This takes place at different scale levels, from garden to region.

The Master in Urbanism focuses on getting acquainted with the wide range of design tasks, on developing your attitude and resources, and on learning to take a stand in the professional debate.

Students who have completed a higher vocational training in architectural design or interior architecture can take the Building technique course. This course serves to bring the technical knowledge to such a level that students with differing entry levels in the construction and technical fields can start the architecture study programme at the Academy.

This course in Landscape Architecture / Urbanism is intended for prospective urban designers and landscape architects who do not satisfy the immediate admission requirements of the Academy. Urban Design and Landscape Architecture are jointly covered in a single course.

Studio Amsterdam works on the basis of enjoyment and curiosity, adapting the customary steps in a design process, such as analysing the programme of requirements.

In this intellectually challenging but also practically arranged minor the teaching of practical experiences correlated with practical application of theory and knowledge is employed.