Thomase Groneggera: The Village of the Future - Lecture at FUA TUL

Work on the rural-urban utopia is a seeming paradox — it is modest, joyful, and full of creation: from sketches and models to prototypes and workshops, where everything is tested at a 1:1 scale. It is not an escape from reality, but a space where we can return to the essential. Common pressures — rules, administration, societal expectations, and the desire for profit — often rob us of the courage to seek true values. Yet these are the foundation of the vision for the future functioning of cities and the countryside. Thanks to long-term “utopian” thinking, we can explore bold “what if?” scenarios and gradually shift the way we think about the future of the space we live in.

The lecture will be conducted in English.

Why not miss Thomas Gronegger’s lecture?

Utopia as a laboratory space for the future
You will gain a new perspective on how villages, cities, and landscapes can be created differently – not according to regulations, but according to visions, values, and the courage to explore “what if?”.

Creation at a 1:1 scale
You will learn how urbanism, architecture, and art can be tested directly on the ground through prototypes, workshops, and experimental collaborations – not just on paper.

Inspiration for your own practice
The lecture is ideal if you are interested in the social significance of creation, working with the community, or seeking new forms of life between city and countryside.