…the aim of the artist is twofold:
1. To raise his work to the tempo of the landscape,
2. To subdue his work to the sacred requirements of the life around the project.
The first action requires the harmonization of the spaces, volumes and forms… to the potentiality of light, the tempo of the landscape, the blend of climate… The second aim requires sharp psychological observation, a sensitive heart … this double aim does not follow rules, it is like painting as described by El Greco: “pure, personal energy and inspiration”.
Dimitris Pikionis, “On a conference”, 1933
Cultural heritage is now at a critical crossroads, intersecting fields like architecture, archaeology, landscape, urban planning, and cultural studies. This reflects a growing understanding of heritage as a dynamic domain of practice that addresses urgent social, environmental, and cultural challenges.
This conference will foster a robust academic dialogue to lay the intellectual foundation for a new Joint Master’s program in “Cultural Heritage, Landscapes, and Design” between the School of Architecture (NTUA) and the HCCH (Heidelberg University), launching in Fall 2026. Bringing together scholars and professionals from both institutions and beyond it aims to define the key themes and methodologies for the curriculum, exploring how heritage is reimagined in light of climate change, spatial transformation, and evolving cultural identities in the 21st century.
…the aim of the artist is twofold:
1. To raise his work to the tempo of the landscape,
2. To subdue his work to the sacred requirements of the life around the project.
The first action requires the harmonization of the spaces, volumes and forms… to the potentiality of light, the tempo of the landscape, the blend of climate… The second aim requires sharp psychological observation, a sensitive heart … this double aim does not follow rules, it is like painting as described by El Greco: “pure, personal energy and inspiration”.
Dimitris Pikionis, “On a conference”, 1933
Cultural heritage is now at a critical crossroads, intersecting fields like architecture, archaeology, landscape, urban planning, and cultural studies. This reflects a growing understanding of heritage as a dynamic domain of practice that addresses urgent social, environmental, and cultural challenges.
This conference will foster a robust academic dialogue to lay the intellectual foundation for a new Joint Master’s program in “Cultural Heritage, Landscapes, and Design” between the School of Architecture (NTUA) and the HCCH (Heidelberg University), launching in Fall 2026. Bringing together scholars and professionals from both institutions and beyond it aims to define the key themes and methodologies for the curriculum, exploring how heritage is reimagined in light of climate change, spatial transformation, and evolving cultural identities in the 21st century.
