Dr. Nanni Grau

Professor

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Biography

Nanni Grau is a full professor at the Technical University of Berlin, leading the Chair of Architecture Transformation. Her research primarily focuses on architectural production and implementation that harnesses existing resources and emphasizes open processes. Grau has previously held a full professorship at the University of Applied Sciences Munich from 2021 to 2024, and a visiting professorship at the University of Kassel from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a research assistant under Professor Bettina Götz at the University of the Arts Berlin from 2009 to 2012. Her interdisciplinary approach incorporates social, climatic, and structural contexts into architectural planning and building usage, advocating for transformative practices in urban environments. Grau is actively engaged in various exhibitions and initiatives surrounding architectural discourse and education, particularly in collaborative and participatory urban development.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

Technical University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading the Chair of Architecture Transformation, focusing on innovative architectural practices.

Full Professor

— Present

University of Applied Sciences Munich • Munich, Germany

Full professorship focusing on participatory processes in architecture.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Kassel • Kassel, Germany

Visiting professorship promoting participatory urban development.

Research Assistant

— Present

University of the Arts Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Assisted in research focusing on architectural design and transformation.

Courses

Architecture Production

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.