Istituto Internazionale di Architettura is an urban culture centre dedicated to the exploration of themes related to territory and sustainability.

Labs

Colour Theory Course for Adults 2026/2027

First lesson: Thursday 29 October 2026,9.00–13.00 
Led by Simona Zampa

The adult colour theory course returns for its fifth edition: 14 practical lessons inspired by Josef Albers’ method, to learn how to observe and understand the behaviour of colour.

Exhibition / News

6ᵗʰ biennale svizzera del territorio: Handle with Care - Exhibition of the Actions and the Pecha Kuchas

2 October – 28 November 2026
Tue – Fri, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm 

Finissage: Saturday 28 November

Limonaia of Villa Saroli,
Viale S. Franscini 9, Lugano

The projects selected through the Call for Action and the Call for Pecha Kucha: installations, performances and research sharing a single premise, taking care of what already exists.

News

Call for Pecha Kucha: the 6 selected contributions

75 submissions received, 6 contributions selected: here are the results of the Call for Pecha Kucha of the 6ᵗʰ biennale svizzera del territorio. The presentations will take place on 3 October at the Italian Consulate General in Lugano.

News

Call for Action: 10 selected projects

246 proposals received, 10 projects selected: here are the results of the Call for Action for the 6ᵗʰ biennale svizzera del territorio. The installations will be presented in the park of Villa Saroli from 1 to 3 October and will remain on display until 28 November 2026.

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