FAUSTO MELOTTI IN TURIN #1 / 2025
GAM, TORINO, ITALIA
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[EN] ALAD (Architecture&Land Ambient Design) is an experimental design studio and research-unit which acts as a multidisciplinary platform in which a group of architects, landscape architects, artists, designers as well as writers are collaborating. The shared attitude interprets design as a material practice, which crosses disciplinary boundaries, and which, through a predominantly experimental and unconventional design and research practice, is able to investigate the changing conditions of contemporary spaces.
ALADlabs is part of an extensive international network, resulting in consolidated partnerships and on-going collaborations in Europe and beyond. Active in design, research, teaching, publishing, in congresses and conferences, it has been and is present in many exhibitions in Italy and abroad, winning major awards, such as, for example, the first prize at the 5th Biennal Internacional de Paisatge de Barcelona. In addition to numerous research activities for public authorities, ALAD participates in EU research programmes.
[IT] ALAD (Architecture&Land Ambient Design) è un atelier di progettazione, ricerca e sperimentazione, in cui collaborano architetti, paesaggisti, artisti, designer e scrittori in una piattaforma multidisciplinare. L'attitudine di fondo vede la progettazione come prassi materica e trasversale, che non riconosce confini disciplinari e che, attraverso una prassi progettuale in larga misura non convenzionale e sperimentale, indaga le mutate condizioni di fondo degli spazi contemporanei.
Con la sua équipe fa parte di una rete internazionale molto estesa, dando luogo a partnership consolidate e continue collaborazioni in campo europeo ed extraeuropeo. Attivo nella progettazione, nella ricerca, nell'insegnamento, nel campo editoriale, in congressi e convegni, è stato ed è presente in molte esposizioni e mostre in Italia e all'estero, riportando importanti riconoscimenti, come, per esempio, la vittoria alla V. Biennal Internacional de Paisatge de Barcelona. Oltre alle numerose attività di ricerca per Enti pubblici, partecipa ai programmi dell'Unione Europea.
OTHER RESOURCES:
blog: ALADLABS / BLOG !
twitter: @ALADlabs
CONTACT:
e-mail: info@aladlabs.net
skype: ALADLABS
[EN] ALAD (Architecture&Land Ambient Design) is an experimental design studio and research-unit which acts as a multidisciplinary platform in which a group of architects, landscape architects, artists, designers as well as writers are collaborating. The shared attitude interprets design as a material practice, which crosses disciplinary boundaries, and which, through a predominantly experimental and unconventional design and research practice, is able to investigate the changing conditions of contemporary spaces.
ALADlabs is part of an extensive international network, resulting in consolidated partnerships and on-going collaborations in Europe and beyond. Active in design, research, teaching, publishing, in congresses and conferences, it has been and is present in many exhibitions in Italy and abroad, winning major awards, such as, for example, the first prize at the 5th Biennal Internacional de Paisatge de Barcelona. In addition to numerous research activities for public authorities, ALAD participates in EU research programmes.
OTHER RESOURCES:
blog: ALADLABS / BLOG !
twitter: @ALADlabs
CONTACT:
e-mail: info@aladlabs.net
skype: ALADLABS
FAUSTO MELOTTI IN TURIN #1 / 2025
GAM, TORINO, ITALIA
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Archipelago 10 May - 23 November 2025 Italian Pavilion 19th Biennale of Architecture Venice, Italy
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FLORIDA TOUR #1 Impressions from ALADlabs' visit to the School of Architecture and Community design at University of South Florida
Stephan Jung of ALADlabs was recently invited by the School of Architecture and Community Design at the University of South Florida for a visit and guest lecture. The energizing visit provided an opportunity for intensive discussions about the current state of architectural practice, pedagogy, and the evolving role of research in architectural design.
Touchdown.
The impact of a car-based environment—ranging from the territorial scale to urban quarters and even university campuses—is striking. Trent Green, director of the Florida Lab at the School, highlighted the consequences of an almost nonexistent public transportation system in a state larger than England (Florida: 170,310 km² vs. England: ~130,279 km²). This lack of infrastructure significantly shapes both urban form and lifestyle.
Old Tampa Bay.
To illustrate: Florida has approximately 4,500 km of railway tracks. In contrast, Great Britain has around 15,846 km of railways (as of March 2023), with England alone likely accounting for 70–80% of that total—well over 11,000 km and possibly up to 14,000 km. The contrast underscores the spatial and cultural implications of transit infrastructure in shaping contemporary life.
Upon arrival at Tampa International Airport (TPA), and until departure, your entire spatial experience is shaped by ride-hailing infrastructure—fully Uberized. In our case, however, the rhythm of Uber rides was pleasantly interrupted by trips with generous faculty members who showed us around the campus and the city of Tampa.
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ARCHIPELAGO ON YELLOW
BIENNALE 2025 : ARCHIPELAGO
10 MAY - 23 NOVEMBER 2025 ITALIAN PAVILION 19th BIENNALE OF ARCHITECTURE VENICE, ITALY
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BIENNALE 2025 : ARCHIPELAGO 10 MAY - 23 NOVEMBER 2025 ITALIAN PAVILION 19th BIENNALE OF ARCHITECTURE VENICE, ITALY
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FUNDAMENTALS. OBJECTS AND SPACES / 2014 / EX07 / VERTICAL LIGURIA LABORATORIO DI PROGETTAZIONE ARCHITETTONICA (1°ANNO) ARCHITETTURA AMBIENTALE POLITECNICO DI MILANO / CAMPUS LEONARDO
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FUNDAMENTALS. OBJECTS AND SPACES / 2014 / EX07 / VERTICAL LIGURIA LABORATORIO DI PROGETTAZIONE ARCHITETTONICA (1°ANNO) ARCHITETTURA AMBIENTALE POLITECNICO DI MILANO / CAMPUS LEONARDO
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FUNDAMENTALS. OBJECTS AND SPACES / 2014 / EX06 / ESPACE MULTIPLÉ LABORATORIO DI PROGETTAZIONE ARCHITETTONICA (1°ANNO) ARCHITETTURA AMBIENTALE POLITECNICO DI MILANO / CAMPUS LEONARDO
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FUNDAMENTALS. OBJECTS AND SPACES / 2014 / EX07 / VERTICAL LIGURIA LABORATORIO DI PROGETTAZIONE ARCHITETTONICA (1°ANNO) ARCHITETTURA AMBIENTALE POLITECNICO DI MILANO / CAMPUS LEONARDO
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THINGS TAKE PLACE, EVENTS TAKE PLACE / 2012 SERIES MIRRORS AND REFLECTIONS EX. #2 / AUTORITRATTO IN INTERNO LABORATORIO DI DESIGN DEGLI INTERNI (4° ANNO) POLITECNICO DI MILANO - DESIGN / CAMPUS BOVISA
Progetto di Mariasole Barabino.
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COMPLEMENTS. EFFECTS AND DEVICES / 2014 / EX04 / BROAD RIVER PROJECT LABORATORIO DI PROGETTAZIONE ARCHITETTONICA (3°ANNO) ARCHITETTURA AMBIENTALE POLITECNICO DI MILANO / CAMPUS LEONARDO
Work by Andrea Cavalli.
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COMPLEMENTS. EFFECTS AND DEVICES / 2014 / EX04 / BROAD RIVER PROJECT LABORATORIO DI PROGETTAZIONE ARCHITETTONICA (3°ANNO) ARCHITETTURA AMBIENTALE POLITECNICO DI MILANO / CAMPUS LEONARDO
Work by Fabio Cortesi.
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COMPLEMENTS. EFFECTS AND DEVICES / 2014 / EX04 / BROAD RIVER PROJECT LABORATORIO DI PROGETTAZIONE ARCHITETTONICA (3°ANNO) ARCHITETTURA AMBIENTALE POLITECNICO DI MILANO / CAMPUS LEONARDO
Work by Valentina Granzotto.
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COMPLEMENTS. EFFECTS AND DEVICES / 2014 / EX04 / BROAD RIVER PROJECT LABORATORIO DI PROGETTAZIONE ARCHITETTONICA (3°ANNO) ARCHITETTURA AMBIENTALE POLITECNICO DI MILANO / CAMPUS LEONARDO
Work by Sofia Inghilleri.
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THINGS TAKE PLACE, EVENTS TAKE PLACE / 2012 SERIES INSTANT WORK EX. #1 / FORM VERSUS MATTER LABORATORIO DI DESIGN DEGLI INTERNI (4° ANNO) POLITECNICO DI MILANO - DESIGN / CAMPUS BOVISA
Progetto di Kana Tateiwa.
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