Florian Idenburg
Award-winning Architect and Founder, SO-IL
Florian Idenburg is an acclaimed architect and thought leader, known for redefining contemporary design through a global perspective and a commitment to innovation, equity, and sustainability. As the co-founder of SO–IL, Idenburg has shaped projects ranging from world-class museums to transformative social housing, earning recognition for pushing the boundaries of materiality, labor, and community engagement. A Professor of Practice at Cornell University and recipient of prestigious awards including the American Academy of Arts and Letters Architecture Award, Idenburg leads with a vision that architecture can deepen human connections, challenge conventions, and create lasting cultural and environmental impact worldwide.
Speaker Schedule
Friday, January 31, 2025
at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (HKS)Europe’s Role in Middle East Peace Costantinos Kombos | Alexandre Stutzmann | Natalie Tocci
Moderated by Ellie Gerenmayeh
Being European Madeleine de Cock Buning | Kristina Hammer | Florian Idenburg | Demetri Tsolakis
Moderated by Octavia Marginean-Tahiroglu