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)
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Panel
Europe's Role in Global Diplomacy: Connecting the Balkans and Beyond Timčo Mucunski | John Shattuck | Albana Shehaj

Moderated by Ilva Tare

JFK Jr. Forum
Panel
Pretense or Promise? Europe's Climate Ambition Mohammed Chahim | Carolyn Fischer | Todd Stern

Moderated by Carrie Jenks

Starr Auditorium
Panel
A European Brand: Architecture, Hospitality, and Entertainment Alberto Candellero | Florian Idenburg | Demetri Tsolakis

Moderated by Octavia Marginean-Tahiroglu

Wexner 330