Iuav history in brief
1926
Giovanni Bordiga founds
the “Scuola superiore di architettura” as a branch of the Accademia
delle Belle Arti di Venezia.
1943-1971
Giuseppe
Samoną redefines the way architecture is taught: in the post-war reconstruction
of the country the student of architecture, the future architect, needs to
tackle real issues.
1952
Frank Lloyd Wright visits Iuav
Ernesto Nathan Rogers organises CIAM Congres Internationaux
d'Architecture Moderne at Iuav
1963-64
1.000 students enrolled
1965
Le Corbusier visits Iuav
1971
Giovanni Astengo coordinates the first course in Italy in Urban Planning
1974-1979
Carlo Aymonino lauches a new organisational reform with the inauguration
of 3 departments to respond to a new and more defined specialisations
1993
12.000 students enrolled – the maximum Iuav has ever had
2018
Iuav Department of Architecture and Arts is designated as a department
of excellence based on a competitive selection process carried out by the
Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR).
2019
After 12 years, the tradition of the inauguration of the academic year is resumed at the
presence of the President represents the Chamber of Deputies, Roberto Fico.
Iuav launches the first master's degree in English: the MA in architecture
2020
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, Iuav moves all its activities online. In
September, educational activities resume in mixed mode (online and
face-to-face).
2021
Iuav launches the MS in English in Urban Planning for Transition
rectors
and mandates
Giovanni Bordiga (1926-1929)
Guido Cirilli
(1929-1943)
Giuseppe
Samoną (1943-1971)
Carlo Scarpa
(1971-1974)
Carlo
Aymonino (1974-1979)
Valeriano
Pastor (1979-1982)
Paolo
Ceccarelli (1982-1991)
Marino Folin
(1991-2006)
Carlo Magnani
(2006-2009)
Amerigo
Restucci (2009-2015)
Alberto
Ferlenga (2015-2021)
Benno
Albrecht (since 2021)