Planetary Urbanisation

Processes of urbanisation have been profoundly changing our planet for generations. Entangled in the web of life and material cycles, they are causing far-reaching global crises that require our urgent action.

The exhibition presents key challenges of these processes and illustrates them through maps, photographs and films. They are based on ten years of research at the Department of Architecture at ETH Zurich, the results of which are illustrated in two thematic contributions: "Planetary Urbanisation" uses sixteen global metropolitan regions to show new concepts and mappings of urbanisation processes, traces the struggle against their effects and suggests possible courses of action. "Agrifutures Zurich" looks at the ongoing process of agricultural intensification and presents agro-ecological visions for an alternative, sustainable food production based on ecological practices, cooperation and socialisation.

The diverse accompanying programme of colloquium and guided tours through the exhibition as well as two new publications on the topic make the years of research accessible.

Concept and production:
Christian Schmid, Milica Topalović, Karoline Kostka, Alice Clarke, Nancy Couling, Nitin Bathla, Caroline Ting.

In collaboration with ZAZ BELLERIVE

Contributions by:
The exhibition shows elements of the research and design archive of the chairs of Sociology by Prof. Christian Schmid and Architecture and Territorial Planning by Prof. Milica Topalović at the Department of Architecture at ETH Zurich. The projects were realised through various programmes of the Future Cities Lab Global at the Singapore- ETH Centre and ETH Zurich as well as through the joint Master of Advanced Studies in Urban and Territorial Design of ETH Zurich and EPFL.

Opening:
October 5, 2023, 7 p.m