This study trip focused on examining how ancient Roman design principles can inform contemporary design practices. Taking place in Xanten and Cologne, the programme provided participants with in-depth exposure to archaeological sites, museums, and academic institutions.

Participants visited key institutions including the LVR Archaeological Park Xanten, MiQua – Museum im Quartier, Museum Ludwig, and the Romano-Germanic Museum. These visits offered insights into Roman architecture, urban planning, material culture, conservation practices, and museum presentation techniques.

The programme also included an academic exchange at the Technical University of Cologne, where participants engaged with design and archaeology through practical and interdisciplinary approaches.

Through fieldwork methods such as sketching, photography, research, and collaborative workshops, participants developed design concepts inspired by Roman spatial and cultural legacies. The programme encouraged translating archaeological knowledge into contemporary design outputs, resulting in prototypes and research-based work.
 

• To explore the relationship between design and archaeology
• To enhance participants’ professional and academic knowledge
• To encourage interdisciplinary approaches combining heritage and design
• To provide international exposure to museum practices and conservation methods
• To foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between Jordan and Germany
• To support the development of innovative design projects inspired by historical contexts

14–20 September 2025

Students and professionals in design, architecture, archaeology, and cultural heritage fields in Jordan, including representatives from the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), and the Department of Antiquities (DoA).

• Selection of participants from Jordan
• 7-day study trip across Xanten and Cologne
• Guided visits to archaeological parks and museums
• Academic exchange sessions at the Technical University of Cologne
• Fieldwork activities including sketching, photography, and research
• Collaborative design workshops
• Development of design prototypes and research outputs
• Post-trip integration of learning into academic and professional projects

• 5 Teilnehmer aus Jordanien
• Darunter Vertreter der Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) und des Department of Antiquities (DoA).

• Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
• Department of Antiquities (DoA)