On the Importance of Autographic Drawing in Döllgast’s Teaching

Hans Dllgast's postwar architectural legacy is marked by his principle of simplicity and his pedagogical innovation at the Technical University of Munich Through the method of lecture drawing-a synthesis of spoken explanation and simultaneous visual construction-he transmitted his vision of architectural form as a timeless and essential quality.Avoiding contemporary architecture, Dllgast drew from historic examples to uncover universal design principles rather than stylistic imitation.His teaching connected geometric precision with aesthetic awareness, making drawing both a cognitive and analytical act.The rediscovered lecture manuscripts and blackboard sketches reveal how he developed a coherent pedagogy of form that merged observation, proportion, and spatial logic.Dllgast's approach exemplifies a synthesis of craftsmanship, reflection, and didactic clarity, offering lasting insights into architectural education and the cultivation of design judgment.