The Ph.D. pursues a series of objectives: 1. Objectives related to the course contents connected to the Ph.D.: - up-to-date and in-depth knowledge on the general themes that characterize the Ph.D. in Architecture – Theories and Project; - study of the themes specific to one of the two curricula in which the Ph.D. is organized (the relation between theories and project – Curriculum A, and Interior design and Space planning – Curriculum B); - detailed analysis of a topic within the themes proposed in each of the curricula; - ability to provide detailed, original and scientifically appropriate reports within one of the themes undertaken. 2. Objectives related to higher education: - perfect understanding of the sources and framework that shape the body of the research; - competence in professional writing within a scientific and academic context; - proficient understanding of the sources and bibliography; - control of the methods necessary to structure the main themes of the degree; - ability to share the scientific results obtained, through appropriate communication means and ability to organize educational reports and interventions; - ability to analyse in depth the techniques of communication of the themes specific to the design disciplines. 3. Objectives concerning the methodology within a research context: - ability to provide appropriate and specialized answers regarding the themes explored to external research and educational organizations, governmental and territorial bodies, companies within the design and construction industry; - ability to undertake analytical and cognitive research in the field; - ability to draft adequate project proposals to tackle complex and specific problems. In order to reach these objectives, the Ph.D. is organized on a University credits system. The successful participation in the Ph.D. corresponds to the gain of 180 CFU (University credits), generally divided into 60 credits per year. University credits, listed with further detail within the section relative to each year of the course (https://web.uniroma1.it/dottcomparch/documenti), are linked to each of the following categories: - formation (conferences, seminars and workshops); - drafting of the final compositions as required by the seminars or workshops; - meetings and discussions with the board of teachers; - traineeship within the courses and laboratories of project planning; - participation to courses of architecture, study trips, internships and conferences; - publication of the products of research on scientific journals; - traineeship in research organizations.