Agnes Förster

Prof. Agnes Förster is a Professor and Chair of Planning Theory and Urban Development at RWTH Aachen University's Faculty of Architecture. She holds a doctorate in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) and leads the urban research and design studio 'STUDIO | STADT | REGION' in Munich. Her work emphasizes the design and effects of communicative planning methods across scales—from city quarters to regional systems. She collaborates internationally, notably with the University of Florence and TU Delft through an interdisciplinary Regional Design network.

Education:

• Bachelor/Master in Architecture from TU Munich
• Studies at EPFL Lausanne

Research Focus: Prof. Förster's research bridges theoretical planning concepts with practical urban development. Key areas include participatory planning methodologies, the integration of regional systems into urban design, and the socio-spatial impacts of planning strategies. Her work often employs interdisciplinary frameworks, combining architectural principles with socio-economic analyses.

Labs & Collaborations:

• Head of 'STUDIO | STADT | REGION' Munich
• Member of the International Regional Design Network (TU Delft/University of Florence)

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