Welcome to Transnational Architecture and Urbanism
This website shows 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, depicting and providing a better understanding of contemporary cities.
What we’re up to
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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.…
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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…
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From Global Ambitions to Local Actors: Transnational Architecture Production in Heritage-Related Urban Projects in Shanghai, Milan, and Paris
Politecnico di Milano9 September, 2025 – 15:00 PhD Candidate Huilei Cao presents her ongoing research on transnational projects developed in…
