The program includes time for study in Rome, Florence, Sienna, and Venice, as well as opportunities for travel and study in other European countries. In the heart of France's Lorraine region, the University of Nancy offers students of architecture a first-hand introduction to Europe's historical and contemporary architectural achievement. Students may choose from a broad range of theoretical and applied courses and participate in one of various design studios offered each semester. A working knowledge of French is required. The Nancy program is part of the University of Miami International Exchange Program.
Students can attend the fall or spring term.
New French architecture is responding to and commenting on the modernist legacy. The purpose of this program is to allow students to observe and analyze canonical and contemporary architectural and urban forms in Paris, Briey, and La Tourette as historica l and theoretical representations. In Paris, a series of important and technically innovative new buildings are explored. In Briey, the participants live and work in Le Corbusier's famous building and have access to dedicated studio space, workshops, library, and lectures. Day trips to Ron champ, Vitra and a Jean Prouve itinerary in Nancy are also part of the program.