How does one teach architecture and construction in the first year of studies; and how does one handle pre-existing experience and the different potential of the prospective architects? Annette Spiro, architect and at the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zurich, has dealt intensively with these questions over many years. As a passionate teacher it has been a constant concern of hers to introduce her students to the subject with adept expertise but also with her own great curiosity, to spark the students enthusiasm for designing and their delight for good projects.

Annette Spiro: Education at the Hochschule für Gestaltung Zurich, foundation course and specialist class in jewellery and utensils. Architectural studies at ETH Zurich. Since 1991, architectural practice together with Stephan Gantenbein in Zurich. Since 2007, Professor for Architecture and Construction at ETH Zurich.