Dr. Alfredo Thiermann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alfredo Thiermann is an Assistant Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in the History and Theory of Architecture. His research intersects architecture with media, sound installations, and film scenography, focusing on both private and public structures, including single-family homes and large-scale infrastructures. Thiermann has lectured at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. His work has been published in several influential journals and exhibited in renowned venues, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Istanbul Design Biennial. A recipient of the Rome Prize from the German Academy in Rome, Thiermann holds a professional degree in architecture from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, a Master's from Princeton University, and a doctorate from ETH Zurich. He is also a fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science and the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal. In 2024, he will publish a book titled 'Radio-Activities: Architecture Broadcasting Cold War Berlin' through MIT Press.

Research Interests

Awards

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Rome Prize

Courses

History of Architecture I History of Architecture II History of Architecture V/VI Making World Discrete Workshop Methods

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.