In Florence, on October 23, 2025, Max Dudler discusses the role of sustainable architecture in urban transformation
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Palazzina Reale in Florence will host a must-attend event for architecture professionals and enthusiasts: a talk with Max Dudler, renowned Swiss architect and founder of the Zurich-based studio MAX DUDLER AG. The event is part of the series “Architecture and Sustainable Urban Development: The Finnish and Swiss Example,” promoted by the Fondazione Architetti Firenze.
Focus on sustainable urban development
The talk, scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, will offer an overview of the latest sustainable urban regeneration projects in Switzerland — a country that has long invested in architectural quality and respect for the urban environment. The projects presented by Dudler reflect an integrated approach that takes into account:
- Climate change
- The reduction of CO₂ emissions
- The use of natural and traditional materials
- Recycling and reuse in architecture
- Respect for the human, urban, and environmental context
An international dialogue between architecture and society
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Institutional participation and sponsorships
The event will be opened with greetings from:
- Caterina Bini, President of the Fondazione Architetti Firenze
- Silvia Ricceri, President of the Order of Architects of Florence
- Sara Funaro, Mayor of Florence
- Fabrizio F.V. Arrigoni, Full Professor at the University of Florence (UniFi)
- Roberto Balzaretti, Swiss Ambassador to Italy
- Martin Joos, International Network Committee of SIA (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects)
The event is sponsored by:
The Embassy of Switzerland in Italy, SIA – Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects, Order of Architects of Florence, CNAPPC, DIDA – Department of Architecture at the University of Florence (UniFi), with the contribution of ChiantiBanca and Switzerland Tourism as technical partners.
