University of Trieste – Department of Engineering and Architecture

Iuav University of Venice

1st Joint UniTS-IUAV Educational Seminar

LEARNING FROM: Campus and City

Organized by A. Albiero, T. Bisiani, S. Prestamburgo, A. Venudo

Integrated Architectural and Built Environment Design Laboratory – RRR Lab, Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Program in Architecture, UniTS

Design Studio 1, Master’s Degree Program, IUAV Venice

Monday, October 12, 2026, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Conference Center, PUG - Gorizia University Campus, Via Alviano 18

Speakers at the debate and conclusions:

Architect Eddie Dallabetta, Director of the "Urban Planning and Territory" Department of the Municipality of Trieste

Dr. Michele Grison

Engineer Francesca Petrovich, Head of the Technical Services Area at the University of Trieste

Architect Federico Zugna, Head of the Public Works Office at the University of Trieste

Architect Vittoria Umani, Researcher at the University of Trieste

The relationship between campus and city prompts a reflection on the university’s role in urban transformation and on the design of spaces for studying, living, and socializing. Academic and research facilities, student housing, services, and public spaces all contribute to forging connections between the university community and the city, linking daily activities with new forms of shared experience.

As the first in a series of three meetings, the "LEARNING FROM: Campus and City" seminar initiates a collaborative academic dialogue between the Integrated Architectural and Built Environment Design Laboratory (RRR Lab) at the University of Trieste (UniTS) and the Design Studio 1 at IUAV University of Venice. An analysis of existing experiences and projects serves as the starting point for discussing settlement patterns, the organization of communal spaces, and relationships with the urban fabric. Discussions involving representatives from the municipal administration, university technical departments, and the research community link academic experimentation with the practical needs of transforming and managing university assets.

For information:

avenudo@units.it 

tbisiani@units.it