Daniels Lecture: It is about time featuring Stefano Pujatti

Founded by Stefano Pujatti, ELASTICOFarm is an architectural firm based in Torino and Toronto recognized for its focus on merging formal and material explorations through an approach that addresses global challenges by strategically leveraging local resources.

In this lecture, Pujatti will discuss a selection of both built and unbuilt projects—exploring how environmental factors such as time, climate, and water influence the firm’s design process. Buildings like the SlowHorse hotel (featured in the first image above) exemplify Pujatti’s approach to sustainability through a masterful design that integrates natural elements like snow in the building tectonics, providing a distinctive appearance.

The audience will become acquainted with the firm’s design philosophy, which is marked by an optimistic and ironic outlook that propels ideas past obstacles while welcoming doubts more than certainties.