In conversation with Bjarke Ingels

As cities rapidly transform, Bjarke Ingels’ architectural vision redefines the relationship between space, materiality, and interaction, echoing Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology. In Phenomenology of Perception, he posits that space is a lived experience, shaped through movement, matter, and sensory perception. We do not merely inhabit the world—we engage with it in an embodied, dynamic way. In Ingels’ architecture, this idea manifests in urban spaces that transcend functionality, becoming environments that actively shape experience. Through material experimentation—from the structural solidity of brick to the fluidity of light—and the integration of technology, his work transforms built space into an immersive, interactive organism. Rather than static constructs, his spaces evolve as arenas of play, relationship, and perception. In conversation with Oliva Sartogo, Ingels will explore these themes at Salone del Mobile 2025, reflecting on how materiality, technology, and human interaction can redefine the future of urban design.
 

Thursday 10th April
11 am, in English
Bjarke Ingels, Architect, Founder and Creative Partner Bjarke Ingels Group
in conversation with Oliva Sartogo, Co-Founder & Architect Lead VIV Arts
 

The Talks are recognised by the Italian National Order of Architects (CNAPPC − National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects and Conservators) as accredited educational initiatives, each one of which will therefore be worth 2 credits. To ensure credit recognition, pre-registration to the following form is recommended: FORM.

Drafting Futures. Conversations about Next Perspectives
Curated by Annalisa Rosso 
Drafting Futures Arena by Formafantasma
Fiera Milano, Rho – Pav. 14

Ph. REFORM Sofie Mathiassen