Landscape Of[f] Limits (LOL)

For the 2026 edition the topic is Borders. Porous Territories. We will explore borders as porous and evolving conditions, where ecological, social, and political systems intersect. Rather than fixed lines, borders are investigated as dynamic fields shaped by movement, perception, and environmental processes.

Atelier Leaders:

• Robin Winogrond (Studio Vulkan Landscape, CH)
• Duarte Santo (Cornell University, US)
• Tiziano Schürch (EPFL / SUPSI, CH)

Lecture Series (open & free):

The workshop includes a public lecture series, free and open to all, running throughout the program. Speakers include:

• Bas Ketalaars
• Giovanbattista Tusa
• Martí Franch
• Usue Ruiz Arana
• Damian Christinger

Who Can Apply:

• 3rd-year Bachelor and Master’s students in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Credits:

• Politecnico di Milano: 8 CFU (only for Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design students + final report and participating in the extended program)
• External: 6 CFU (or according to home university)

Application:

• Please send your CV + Portfolio by 31 May, 2026 to lol@polimi.it. Info: https://landscapeofflimits.com

Landscape Of[f] Limits (LOL) is an established international Summer School hosted at Politecnico di Milano - Piacenza Campus, developed in close collaboration with the City of Piacenza and its institutions. Each year, the program brings together around 100 selected students from Italian and international universities, creating a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.

LOL is an intensive research-by-design experience, combining academic rigor with strong social interaction among students, faculty, and invited experts. Participants work daily in design ateliers, developing projects in teams under the close supervision of internationally recognized practitioners. The workshop unfolds over ten days of full-time activity, including a collective site visit, continuous design development, and moments of shared discussion and critique.
A mid-term review allows participants to present and refine their work with invited critics, while the final phase culminates in a public exhibition and jury review. The 2026 edition introduces, for the first time, a final award, alongside a public recognition, highlighting the most outstanding projects.
The workshop takes place in the Arata Campus pavilions, where students have full access to facilities (library, laboratories, sports areas, etc.).
Full-time attendance is required.