Architect Jonas Gassmann brings a fresh perspective on navigating the complexities of modern architectural practice. With experience working on commercial, residential, and public projects across the U.S. and abroad, Jonas now focuses on coastal waterfront projects that engage issues of resilient design and the spatial potential of infrastructural interventions in the urban fabric.
In this lecture, Jonas reflects on the challenges facing architects today, particularly the pressure to tackle broad societal issues like climate change and equity, all while navigating the profession's growing limitations. Drawing from his built work, he will highlight specific moments of creative problem-solving that showcase how architects can find opportunities for impact, even in a constrained field.