Programme Directors
welcome to the next cohort of MAS ETH CSD participants
Dr Tom Van Mele (left) and Professor Philippe Block (right). Photos by Matthias Rippmann and Juney Lee, © BRG.
The MAS ETH CSD programme has been designed and will be led by Professor Philippe Block and Dr Tom Van Mele, Co-Directors of the Block Research Group (BRG) at the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) of the Department of Architecture at ETH Zurich. Programme modules will be taught by members of the BRG and by affiliated experts, collaborators, and practitioners.
“Through this MAS, we aim to go beyond polished publications, beyond the final photographs, and delve deep into the practical aspects: how we initially planned our BRG projects, what actually happened on site, and the lessons we learned.”DR Tom Van Mele
“A key aspect of this programme is its relevance to practice. We will collaborate directly with industry partners from our network to identify meaningful challenges, gaps, and opportunities they encounter in their daily work. Participants will address these challenges as part of their thesis projects, ensuring that their work has real-world relevance and impact. Join us to change our industry!”Professor Philippe Block
Find out more about the work of Professor Block and Dr Van Mele, view the BRG portfolio of projects – visit BRG website.