Dr. Dieter Dietz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dieter Dietz is an Associate Professor in Architectural Design at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) where he directs the ALICE laboratory. He has a rich educational background, including degrees from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and Cooper Union in New York. Dietz's professional experience encompasses a range of prestigious positions, including working with Diane Lewis Architects in New York and Herzog & de Meuron in Basel. He co-founded UNDEND Architecture in Zurich, which has garnered multiple awards in national and international competitions. His firm, dieterdietz.org, focuses on urban design and media architecture, and has led significant projects contributing to architectural discourse such as the Montreux Jazz Heritage Lab. Dietz's teaching emphasizes innovative design methodologies that integrate analytical approaches with creative processes. He has overseen numerous student projects and curricula, shaping the next generation of architects by preparing them for complex societal challenges through holistic architectural education. His research explores human-environment interactions and aims to develop sustainable architectural practices that leverage technology and societal needs in urban spaces.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

EPFL • Lausanne

Teaching Architectural Design and coordinating the ALICE laboratory.

Principal Architect

2012-01-01 — Present

dieterdietz.org • Zurich-Lausanne

Leading urban design and media architecture projects.

Founding Partner

1996-01-01 — 2006-12-31

UNDEND Architecture • Zurich

Co-founding an architecture firm with a focus on innovative design.

Awards

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Design Preis Schweiz

2017-01-01
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Hochparterre Award

2017-01-01

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.