Master in Architectural and Urban Contemporary Heritage – Arurcohe

The second-level master in Architectural and Urban Contemporary Heritage, known as Arurcohe, deals with the knowledge, protection and valorisation of contemporary architectural and urban heritage, with particular attention to twentieth-century buildings, which pose problems different from those of traditional historic heritage: innovative materials, experimental construction techniques, uses that have changed over time and cultural values that are not always recognised. The programme adopts a multidisciplinary approach and considers the historical, technical and managerial aspects of conservation together. Contemporary heritage is a relatively recent topic for conservation culture. Many twentieth-century buildings were built with materials such as reinforced concrete, steel and curtain walls, which deteriorate in ways different from stone and brick, and require specific intervention techniques. The master addresses these problems with an approach that combines historical analysis and knowledge of materials.

Teaching includes lectures, interdisciplinary workshops and project work on real cases, in which participants apply knowledge to concrete buildings and contexts. The master is in person in Turin and lasts 18 months, with a load of 90 ECTS. The page does not give the language of delivery, the calendar, the hours of lessons or whether there is a compulsory internship. The name of the master, in English, suggests an international context, but the language is not stated and must be checked. Work on real cases makes it possible to understand how to decide what to conserve, how to intervene and how to ensure a use compatible with the values of the building. The managerial aspects are just as important: conservation requires resources, planning tools and dialogue with owners, administrations and communities, which the programme addresses alongside design and technical aspects.

The aim is to train specialists in the management of modern heritage, for roles in urban planning, protection and regeneration, in public bodies, professional practices, consulting firms and cultural institutions. The page also notes the possibility of access to European doctorates. The master is aimed at master's graduates with advanced training, in particular in architecture and related disciplines, who wish to specialise in the conservation and redevelopment of twentieth-century buildings and urban landscapes. The university is ranked 241st in the 2025 QS world rankings and 103rd in the European ones. The price and the dates are not stated. The duration of 18 months and the 90 ECTS indicate an in-depth programme, longer than one-year masters. The page also notes the possibility of access to European doctorates, evidence of an approach that also interests research. The English name, and the international placement of the subject, suggest engagement with experiences from other countries, although the language of delivery must be checked.