Lord Norman Foster discussed the future of cities, sustainability, and community-driven design. He contrasted sprawling, car-dependent cities with compact, walkable ones like Zurich and Manhattan, arguing that density fosters sustainability, health, and economic resilience. He also highlighted projects in Ukraine and India, where he works on community-led regeneration. Regula Curti joined to discuss La Punt, a new development in the Engadin designed to revitalize the local economy and prevent youth migration. The project blends local materials, renewable energy, and public spaces to foster connections between residents, visitors, and businesses. Foster emphasized that architecture should dissolve barriers, merging private and public realms to create vibrant, future-oriented communities.
“The future of society is the future of our cities. How we design them — whether walkable and connected or sprawling and car-bound — will define our environmental and social future.”
— Lord Norman Foster
