Welcome to Transnational Architecture and Urbanism
Here you can find more information about the work we do in the Transnational Architecture and Urbanism research unit (TAU-Lab) at Politecnico di Milano. We carry out research and higher education activities focusing on transnational urban and architectural forms, processes and trends. We map and analyze urban policies, architectural designers and projects that affect urbanization across the world. Our work provides new insights and better understandings of contemporary cities and their transformation.
What we’re up to
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Transforming Heritage: Transnational Projects and Agents
28 November, 2025 14:30 – 18:00 CETAula Rogers, Politecnico di Milano, Via Ampère 2, MilanOnline Live Streaming LINK How do transnational architectural and urban projects affect urban heritage? In this seminar, international experts and researchers will draw on examples from Europe and the United States, as well as on the…
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The Role of Governments in the Circulation of Urban Models and Knowledge: The Case of China-Singapore Collaboration Projects
Politecnico di Milano, Building 12, 2nd floor, Sala Riunioni25 September – 11:00 PhD Candidate Siyuan Li presents her ongoing research. This seminar explores how the “Singapore Model” of urban planning, characterized by its modular and state-led structure, has been selectively transferred and adapted through China–Singapore government-to-government collaborations. Focusing on the…
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Historic Urban Landscapes and Heritage Systems as the Basis for Sustainable Urban Development
Ripp M, Gustafsson C, Jones Z, Majumdar S, Ginzarly M. Historic Urban Landscapes and Heritage Systems as the Basis for Sustainable Urban Development. Land. 2025; 14(9):1783. https://doi.org/10.3390/land14091783
