Events Lectures Spring 2024

Spring 2024

The Spring 2024 lecture series at Kent State University, Florence Program, saw the participation of 4 professionals whose activities span the whole spectrum of architecture-related activities, from architectural theory to architectural, interior, landscape and urban design. The lectures were fine-tuned with the programs developed in the studios and in the theory classes.

Lecture by Mathias Brockdorff (PAX architects).

April 2, 2024 - Palazzo Vettori, Via Cavour 26, Florence

Mathias Brockdorff, architect and partner at PAX Architects, based in Aarhus, Denmark, will be joining us as a guest speaker on Tuesday 2 April at 5:00 pm. His lecture, titled "Meaningful Spaces: Culture as Catalyst for Informal Dialogue," will be introduced by prof. Paola Giaconia. PAX Architects with Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects – Royal Polish [...]

Lecture by Marianna Rentzou (Point Supreme).

March 12, 2024 - Palazzo Vettori, Via Cavour 26, Florence

Marianna Rentzou, architect and founding partner at Point Supreme, based in Athens, will lecture on Tuesday 12 March at 5 pm. Her lecture, titled "The Way We Live," , will be introduced by prof. Paola Giaconia. Point Supreme, Mediterranean Institute of Cities and Territories, Marseille Point Supreme, Mediterranean Institute of Cities and Territories, Marseille Point Supreme, [...]

Lecture by Arto Ollila (AOR Architects).

March 5, 2024 - Palazzo Vettori, Via Cavour 26, Florence

Arto Ollila (architect and founding partner at AOR Architects in Helsinki, Finland) will offer us a lecture on Tuesday 5 March at 5:00 pm. His lecture is titled “Crafting the Odds: Public Buildings by AOR Architects” and will be introduced by prof. Marco Brizzi. AOR Architects, Tuusula High School and Cultural Centre (2023). Model by [...]

Lecture by Mario Carpo.

February 20, 2024 - Palazzo Vettori, Via Cavour 26, Florence

Mario Carpo, architectural historian and critic, will lecture on Tuesday 27 February at 5 pm. The lecture is part of the University by Design event series — coproduced by the Architecture Programs of the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University in Florence, California State University International Programs Italy and Kent State University Florence — which [...]

Lecture by Federica Vannucchi.

February 20, 2024 - Palazzo Vettori, Via Cavour 26, Florence

Federica Vannucchi, Academic Director of the Pratt Rome Program, will lecture on Tuesday 20 February at 5 pm. The lecture is part of the University by Design event series — coproduced by the Architecture Programs of the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University in Florence, California State University International Programs Italy and Kent State University [...]

Lecture by Marcello Galiotto (AMAA).

February 13, 2024 - Palazzo Vettori, Via Cavour 26, Florence

Marcello Galiotto, architect and founding partner at AMAA, will lecture on Tuesday 13 February at 5 pm at Kent State University Florence CAED. His lecture, titled “Seemingly Simple”, will be introduced by prof. Paola Giaconia. AMAA – Threshold and Treasure in Arzignano (2022) – model – photo by Elena Pellizzer AMAA – Threshold and Treasure [...]