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Contributing to discussions on knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the future reconstruction of Ukraine.

At the Day of Landscape Architecture 2026 in Bonn, Lukas Schweingruber will contribute his perspectives on the transformation of urban open spaces to the interdisciplinary discourse.

The conference “Impact through Collaboration – Added Value for Biodiversity and Landscape”, which took place on 18 March 2026 in Bern and was organised by the Federal Office for the Environment (Bundesamt für Umwelt – BAFU), highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration for biodiversity and landscape through practical case studies; in the thematic session “Urban Space”, Dominik Bueckers also took part in the discussion.

On 26 February 2026, a specialist discussion was held at Maison Shift on the future of the urban space around Zurich Central Station. The white paper “A New Beginning for the Zurich Central Station Urban Space 2050” served as the strategic framework, and keynote presentations and a panel discussion featuring experts in architecture, landscape architecture and urban development – with the participation of Lukas Schweingruber – provided insights into the planning process and future development prospects.

Using three squares in Winterthur as case studies, the analysis examines how privately owned public spaces emerge and what role they can play in sustaining urban public life.

Technical excursion of the RZU Executive Board examining current urban, mobility, and large-scale landscape development projects in the northern metropolitan region of Zurich.

The Schwerpunktgespräche öffentlicher Raum are a public lecture and discussion series exploring the history, significance, and future of public space through perspectives from architecture, art, and urban research.
The series runs from January to May 2026 in Zurich and online, is free to attend, and begins with its first lecture this Wednesday.

The professional event examines the ongoing urban transformation processes in Zug and addresses the role of high-quality open space and urban design in the context of small and medium-sized cities.

In Prague, Lukas Schweingruber highlighted how urban open spaces help shape city identities while acting as catalysts for sustainable transformation amid the pressures of urban growth.

A guided tour of Zurich’s notable parks showcased their history and evolution, featuring presentations on Oerliker Park and other key green spaces by leading landscape architects.