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
Saturday, February 1, 2025
at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (HKS)Europe's Role in Global Diplomacy: Connecting the Balkans and Beyond Timčo Mucunski | John Shattuck | Albana Shehaj
Moderated by Ilva Tare
Pretense or Promise? Europe's Climate Ambition Mohammed Chahim | Carolyn Fischer | Todd Stern
Moderated by Carrie Jenks
A European Brand: Architecture, Hospitality, and Entertainment Alberto Candellero | Florian Idenburg | Demetri Tsolakis
Moderated by Octavia Marginean-Tahiroglu