Andreas Fritzen

Andreas Fritzen is a Professor at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Urban Planning and Design. He has led teaching and research initiatives since 2004, focusing on methods of urban design, sustainable development, and structural transformation of cities.

Education:

• Dipl.-Ing., RWTH Aachen (1983–1986)
• Dipl. Urban Design, Architectural Association (AA) London (1993–1995)

His research emphasizes adapting urban frameworks to evolving ecological and demographic challenges, with a focus on metropolitan and rural regions in North Rhine-Westphalia. Awards include the NRW State Prize for Architecture (2017) and multiple national competition recognitions.

Teaching Leadership:

• Co-founder of the interdisciplinary Master Städtebau NRW program
• Developed frameworks for analyzing urban fabric and building typologies
• Organized international research collaborations (Istanbul Technical University, Université de Caen Normandie)

Notable Students: Robin Lennartz, Carlos Boidanidis, Sara Mulleri, and others honored in urban design competitions.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with professionals like Dipl.-Ing. Sarah Gräfer and Dipl.-Ing. Frank Lohner, mentoring student assistants in projects addressing urban peripheries, energy systems, and post-industrial redevelopment.