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EPFL Architecture, Route Cantonale, Lausanne (2026)

13/05/2026

Across models, drawings, research, and debate, the brings together the diverse investigations of ’s studios. Rooted in a project-based approach that connects design with technical, social, and critical questions, the exhibition reflects on how architecture engages contemporary forms of living, building, and collective space. From 26.–29.5.26, the End of Year Show invites visitors to discover four days of architectural work in dialogue with places, practices, and collective futures.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Opening Apero
Tu 26. May 2026, 18:30
Ada Lovelace Square

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12/05/2026

We are pleased to welcome Professor to . Previously Professor at Northeastern University in Boston, she has been appointed Full Professor of in the Institute of Architecture and the City, part of the . At EPFL, she will lead the laboratory (Critical Histories of Architecture and Art).

She is an internationally recognized historian of art and architecture whose work has reshaped the understanding of the Italian Renaissance. Her research explores architectural history, the role of drawing in design processes, and exchanges between Europe and the Islamic world. Combining art history, architectural theory, and the history of science, her interdisciplinary approach offers new perspectives on architectural production and cultural context.

Her studies on Michelangelo and Giuliano da Sangallo have provided key insights into the relationship between drawing, invention, and architectural practice, as well as on how architects engaged with Antiquity and historical memory. She is the author of “Michelangelo, Drawing and the Invention of Architecture” (2008) and “Giuliano da Sangallo and the Ruins of Rome” (2022), and co-author of “Variety, Archeology and Ornament” (2011).

At EPFL, her teaching will focus on rethinking history courses through a comparative and global approach. Her research will continue to examine drawing as a central medium in architectural conception, alongside new work on Mediterranean exchanges and the transformation of Islamic architectural heritage in Spain.

Images
1 Portait by Nile Scott Hawver
2-4 “Cammy Brothers, Giuliano da Sangallo and the Ruins of Rome” (Princeton University Press, 2022)
5-6 “Cammy Brothers, Michelangelo, Drawing and the Invention of Architecture” (Yale University Press, 2008)
7-8 “Variety, Archeology and Ornament: Renaissance Architectural Prints from Column to Cornice” (UVA Art Museum, 2011)

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Prof. on receiving the for Urban Planning and Design, awarded by the (UIA). Named after Sir Patrick Abercrombie, a key figure in modern urban planning, this distinction is among the most prestigious international awards in the field.

The award highlights the outstanding contribution Prof. Viganò has made to our School through her teaching, research, and leadership. As professor at EPFL, where she leads the Habitat Research Center (HRC) and the Laboratory of Urbanism (LAB-U), she plays a central role in shaping academic development in the field of urban planning. Her work has significantly enriched our academic environment, bringing together research and design practice, and fostering a deep engagement with contemporary territorial and ecological questions in urbanism.

We warmly thank her for her continued commitment and for the impact of her work within our community and beyond.

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1 Antwerp director scheme, 03-06, Studio Secchi-Viganò
2 Portrait, Ph: Alain Herzog
3 The square of the theater, Antwerp: spazio s-misurato, 05-10, Studio Secchi-Viganò, Ph: Teresa Cos
4 Soil and Labour: a vision for the Grand Genève, 2018-2021, Habitat Research Center, EPFL with the students of the Design Studios BA 5-6, MA 1-2, SAR-IA (in the frame of the Prospective visions for Great Geneva - The Eco-Century Prohect®, Fondation Braillard Architectes, Geneva)
5 Redevelopment of Marie Janson Square, 019-023, Studio PaolaViganò, Ph: Michiel Decleene
6-7 Quatre scénarios d’évolution du bassin versant, Multidisciplinary strategic scheme for Vesdre watershed, 022-024, Studio PaolaViganò and ULiège TEAM-Vesdre
8 ZAC de la Courrouze, Rennes and Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande. Living in the city, inhabiting a park, 03-014, Studio Secchi-Viganò, 015-026 (ongoing), Studio PaolaViganò, Ph: Fabrizio Stipari

06/05/2026

We are pleased to present , new Professor at . Previously Postdoctoral Researcher at TU Delft, she has been appointed Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Institute of Architecture and the City, part of the . She will lead the (Materials in Transition Laboratory) at the in Fribourg.

Her work spans materials science, architecture, and civil engineering, focusing on sustainable material flows and reuse. She developed a glass connection technology leading to patents, influencing glass recycling strategies. At TU Delft, she led research and teaching in the Structures + Materials group. She holds an MEng (Manchester) and PhD (Cambridge) on material efficiency in architectural glass and façade design. She developed a cross-faculty Master’s course on Future Materials and secured collaborations to develop digital tools for assessing reuse potential of building elements.

At EPFL, her research and teaching promote an environmentally responsible built environment by understanding materials across scales, from micro composition to end-of-life cycles. The MATR Lab will develop digital assessment tools, test protocols for reclaimed products, and explore carbon-sequestered materials for climate-resilient architecture.

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1 Photo by Marcel Bilow
2 Stacked glass leaves with ReSolved connection technology, GlassTec, Dusseldorf 2024, photo by Andreas Weise
3-4 Reclamation potential in the Built Environment: A method and metric for assessing environmental benefits beyond, first use in Buildings and Environment (Research Article: Hartwell, R.; Overend, M. 2024)
5-6 Laminated glass separation to enable flat glass reuse (PhD thesis, Hartwell, R.)
7 Live Disassembly Workshop, Future Materials, TU Delft
8 Student Project Work, Future Materials, TU Delft

04/05/2026

SCHOOL LECTURE 7/7
Tuesday, May 12, Foyer SG, 6:30 pm

COMMUNITY VOL.2
Seven exemplary projects and case studies

JOUD BEAUDOIN, LORRAINE BEAUDOIN
Maison de quartier des Plaines du loup

Located in the Parc du loup, on the edge of a newly built neighborhood, the community center is designed according to the principle of “houses within a house”: the various programmatic units are distributed across four distinct volumes, fragmenting the building and giving it a human scale and porosity to its environment. Between them lies a fluid interstitial space that lends itself to encounters and exchanges, thanks to a double-height space that connects the two levels. This spatial constellation offers a wide variety of possible uses, while the construction uses organic and geo-sourced materials, allowing the new building to become part of its surroundings and creating interiors with unique atmospheres.

Lorraine Beaudoin has been running the Joud Beaudoin Architects office in Lausanne with Christophe Joud since 2014. Study partners since the beginning of their architectural training at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Lyon (Ensal) and then at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) for their master's degree and joint diploma in 2009, they contributed between 2010 and 2020 to various research projects and theoretical writings on collective housing at the Laboratory of Theory and History of Architecture (LTH2, EPFL), under the direction of Bruno Marchand. Their projects and achievements are mainly the result of public competitions.

Recordings available on YouTube

Credits
Project image by Joud Beaudoin Architectes
Portrait image by Karsten Foedinger

School Lecture Series

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29/04/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor to . Currently Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, she has been appointed Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Architecture and Sustainable Construction in the Institute of Architecture and the City, part of the . At EPFL, she will lead the (South–North Lab for Sustainable Construction and Conservation) at the in Fribourg.

She is a Moroccan-American architect, civil engineer, researcher, and educator, specializing in sustainable architecture in the Global South and resource-constrained environments. At the University of Toronto, she taught and led multi-year applied research projects focusing on collaborative ecotourism masterplans and architectural design in arid regions in Jordan, Australia and Morocco, working with local communities, authorities, NGOs, and international partners.

Through her practice, she develops adaptive reuse, material innovation, and socially engaged design across Africa and the Middle East, focusing on low-cost, climate-responsive construction and heritage rehabilitation. Her work has been exhibited internationally. She is the author of “Modern Heritage Under Pressure: Perspectives from the Global South“ (2023).

SONO Lab will explore low-carbon construction systems, bio- and geo-sourced materials, and climate-adaptive design, fostering South–North knowledge exchange. Teaching will focus on climate adaptation, sustainable construction, and adaptive reuse of heritage in Africa, integrating real-world case studies.

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1 Portrait in Sidi Harazem by Andreea Muscurel
2 Sidi Harazem Masterplan: Phased plan for the adaptive reuse, photo: Andreea Muscurel
3-4 Sidi Harazem Thermal Bath Complex buildings, by Jean-Francois Zevaco, 1960’s, photo: Andreea Muscurel
5 “Modern Heritage Under Pressure: Perspectives from the Global South”, edited by Aziza Chaouni with Dana Salama
6 Haouz House, Anti-seismic earth brick house, Morocco, photo: Aziza Chouani
7-8 CICES project, Senegal, photo: Aziza Chouani

28/04/2026

A glimpse into the thoughtful work of our 2026 Master’s students. At EPFL, the Master Project, developed individually or collectively, unfolds over the course of a year. It begins with theoretical research, brought together in a publication, and continues through the development of an architectural proposal. This summer, these projects and theoretical statements will be presented at the Rolex Learning Center from July 8 to 31.

24/04/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Beate Jessel on April 13, 2026. A deeply respected scholar, colleague, and mentor, she made lasting contributions to landscape planning, urban ecology, and environmental governance. At EPFL, where she joined full-time in 2023, she led the Laboratory for Landscape Development (LAND) with vision and generosity, advancing research at the intersection of ecology, architecture, and society.

Professor Jessel’s career spanned academia and public service, including her role as President of Germany’s Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) and later as Director of Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), combined with an appointment as Professor at ETHZ. Her work was guided by a commitment to translating ecological knowledge into meaningful spatial and societal impact.

We deeply regret that Professor Beate Jessel left us far too soon. We will remember her profound dedication to research and teaching with gratitude and emotion. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.

Together with her team, the ENAC Faculty will organize an event to honour the research work of Professor Beate Jessel. Further details on the date and format will be announced shortly.

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20/04/2026

SCHOOL LECTURE 6/7
Tuesday, April 28, Foyer SG, 6:30 pm

COMMUNITY VOL.2
Seven exemplary projects and case studies

MAIO, ANNA PUIGJANER
Opera Aperta

Opera Aperta, this lecture by Barcelona-based architect, researcher, and MAIO co-founder Anna Puigjaner presents recent work on alternative and inclusive domestic architectures. Challenging assumed architectural “normality,” the talk argues that the discipline has produced unequal spatial regimes tied to heteronormative models of living. In response to ecological and social precarity, Opera Aperta frames architecture as a living practice of repair, care, and stewardship—extending beyond buildings to communities and ecosystems.

Anna Puigjaner (she/her) is a PhD architect and researcher, co-founder of MAIO, an architectural office based in Barcelona. Her work, linked to feminist studies, is focused on inclusive domestic architectures able to redefine former biased structures. She is currently Professor of Architecture and Care at ETH Zürich. Previously, she taught at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation GSAPP at Columbia University, at the Royal College of Arts, London, and at the Barcelona School of Architecture ETSAB/ETSAV - UPC. Anna has presented her work widely, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Venice Biennale, and the New York Museum of Modern Art. Her research project Kitchenless City was awarded the Wheelwright Price (2016) by the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Recordings available on YouTube

Credits
Project image by Jose Hevia
Portrait image by Adrià Cañameras

School Lecture Series

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06/04/2026

SCHOOL LECTURE 5/7
Tuesday, April 14, Foyer SG, 6:30 pm

COMMUNITY VOL.2
Seven exemplary projects and case studies

TRUWANT+RODET+
Increasing the Leak

Water has always shaped territories and cities, both visibly and invisibly. In mythology and storytelling, rivers and fountains bring life, healing, and uncontrollable power. Since modernism, we have pursued watertight environments, sealing interiors while buried streams and pipes persist beneath our streets and walls. When a leak appears, this fiction collapses. Forgotten infrastructures surface, and suppressed ecologies emerge—moss, humidity, micro-habitats. Leaks become reminders of water’s formative power, suggesting possible futures for architecture and urban space.

Truwant + Rodet + is a Basel-based architecture practice founded in 2017. The diverse background of its partners informs a curious and interdisciplinary practice connecting architecture with landscape, furniture design, research and teaching. Their work focuses on the transformation of existing structures and on the relationship between building, context and landscape, understanding architecture as part of a broader territorial framework.

In 2017, they received the Swiss Art Award for “A Pavilion.” In 2018, they co-founded the Basel cultural platform dasVerein with Melissa Freudiger. In 2020, together with ASBR, they won the competition for the renovation of the Centre Culturel Suisse in Paris, completed in 2026. In 2023, they won the competition for the adaptive reuse of the former Nauentor postal center in Basel with Bruther and Jan Kinsbergen, as well as the competition for affordable housing in Basel with Clauss Kahl Merz. Since 2023, they have been Visiting Professors at EPFL Lausanne.

Credits
Image 1: Truwant + Rodet + Melissa Freudiger, Increasing the Leak, Geneva, 2023
Image 3: Truwant + Rodet + Fabian Marti, Fountain of Youth, Lausanne 2018-2026
Image 5: Royal Academy of Arts, London, Anja Furrer

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