Distinguished Art Historian and Architectural Theory Scholar
Alexander Markschies serves as Professor of Art History at RWTH Aachen University bringing extensive expertise in architectural history and planning processes His academic credentials include an MA and PhD from the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn specializing in art history Since his appointment as Chair of Art History at RWTH Aachen in 2006 he has focused his research on architectural planning processes with particular emphasis on ground plans His international teaching experience includes positions at prestigious institutions such as ETH Zürich and UNITEC New Zealand His current research focuses on the relationship between architectural planning and execution particularly examining how architectural drawings and plans influence the final built form His expertise in art history and architectural theory allows him to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications in architectural design His contributions to architectural scholarship continue to shape understanding of historical planning processes and their influence on contemporary architectural practice while his teaching helps students develop critical perspectives on architectural history and theory.