Urban Design and the Architecture of Coexistence

Public space functions as essential infrastructure for democratic life and everyday coexistence. This lecture explores how urban design can cultivate encounter, trust, and mutual support in increasingly fragmented cities.

Moving beyond efficiency and growth-driven models, it proposes spatial strategies that prioritize collective wellbeing, social resilience, and civic responsibility. The discussion reflects on how design decisions shape patterns of inclusion, participation, and shared stewardship in the urban realm, fostering more interdependent and caring environments.