Passages

Architecture for Flowing and Connecting Spaces

24 – 26th September, 2025
Politecnico di Milano, Italy

What role do architects play in shaping the spaces of mobility? What is the architectural potential of spaces shaped by movement? What forms of public space emerge along the lines of mobility? How do spaces of flow influence the experience of the contemporary city?

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We are excited to announce Passages 2025, an International Conference exploring the intersection of architecture, mobility and infrastructure. Hosted by the Politecnico di Milano, the event will bring together scholars, designers and researchers to reflect on how architecture responds to and shapes spaces of flow, transition and connection.

Passages. Architecture for Flowing and Connecting Spaces

Passages. Intersection, Collateral and Evolution

The International Conference will take place on 24^th-26^th September 2025 at the Politecnico di Milano, Department of Architecture and Urban Studies.

The symposium aims to gather contributions from European researchers and Ph.D. candidates engaged in exploring the contribution of architecture in shaping the spaces of mobility.

PhD candidates – or researchers, practitioners and postgraduates who have defended their thesis and PhD dissertation within the last 5 years can propose a contribution.