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Call for Action – 6ᵗʰ biennale svizzera del territorio
Submission period: October 21, 2025 – February 9, 2026
6ᵗʰ biennale svizzera del territorio:
October 1 - November 28, 2026
Opening October 1 - 3, 2026
Villa Saroli, Viale S. Franscini 9, Lugano
Istituto Internazionale di Architettura (Lugano) has announced the theme of the 6ᵗʰ biennale svizzera del territorio: Handle with care.
"Building, demolishing, building again… that is easy. But caring for things, making them last, keeping them alive, repairing them. That is a difficult task. You have to observe, listen, pay attention. Study, understand. Recognise what exists, even if it’s fragile, even if it’s not perfect. You need allies. It’s a task for those who know from experience the consequences of destruction, who know the price of maintenance, who know a thing of beauty is a joy forever. If you can handle it, caring is power."
In this context, a Call for Action was launched for the selection of projects to be presented at the 6ᵗʰ biennale svizzera del territorio.
The call is open to professionals of all ages and from all over the world. The actions will be exhibited in the park of Villa Saroli from October 1 to November 28, 2026.
