PANEL AT PERSPECTIVE EUROPE 2026 FORUM IN ROME

We would like to thank the Perspective Forum team and THE PLAN Magazine for the invitation and organization of the panel discussion “Beyond Development: Architecture, Placemaking and Sustainability” at Perspective Forum in Rome. The panel addressed a highly relevant question for the industry today: What does it truly mean to go beyond development?

The conversation explored how architecture today goes beyond creating buildings to generating long-term social, environmental, and urban value. Dr.med.univ. Anastasija Lesjak (13&9 Design and ScienceDesignLab) and Martin Lesjak (INNOCAD architecture) shared insights on transdisciplinary design, neuroscience, sustainability, and the role of architecture in improving well-being and quality of life.

A key takeaway was the importance of holistic thinking and cross-disciplinary dialogue in shaping more sustainable built environments.