This Spring 2026, the fourth edition of the School Lecture Series brings together seven practitioners to discuss the theme of Community through exemplary projects and case studies.
Community Vol.2
Seven exemplary projects and case studies
Community is an ambivalent concept. It involves both gathering through shared customs and exclusion. Some claim that inclusive communities do not exist. Recent history shows people more often unite through exclusion than inclusion. However, communities are not sealed. Philosopher Roberto Esposito explains that community 'is not a property or territory to defend but a void, a debt, and a gift to others, reminding us of our otherness.
This lecture series explores the topic of community through architecture. How does architecture explore, define, or enable communities? Can architects collaborate directly with communities, bypassing institutional entities? How can design convey a collective experience? Seven emerging and established architectural figures respond to these questions through their work, which spans film, exhibitions, and communitarian buildings.
17.2
EXPERIENCE
Chris Marker Residence - Le Fond de l’air est rouge
February 17, 18:30, Foyer SG
3.3
SCHEIDEGGER KELLER
Studenthouse Rosengarten
March 3, 18:30, Foyer SG
17.3
ARDUINO CANTÀFORA, LUCA ORTELLI
An Education in the Real, L’Atelier Cantàfora
March 17, 18:30, Foyer SG
31.3
JOSEP MARIA BORRELL
Creating Communities and Changing Mindsets
March 31, 18:30, Foyer SG
14.4
TRUWANT+RODET+
Increasing the Leak
April 4, 18:30, Foyer SG
28.4
MAIO, ANNA PUIGJANER
Opera Aperta
April 28, 18:30, Foyer SG
12.5
JOUD BEAUDOIN, LORRAINE BEAUDOIN
Maison de quartier des Plaines du loup
May 12, 18:30, Foyer SG
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