Join us for a lecture by Jürgen Mayer H. of J. MAYER H. und Partner, Architekten; part of the Spring 2026 University of Miami School of Architecture Tecnoglass Lecture Series, Mixtape. U-SoA revisits highlights from the last decade with speakers re-invited for an update on recent work and to discuss change/career trajectories in a rapidly transforming world.

simulation / stimulation
public space as an activator for cultural and social innovation.
 
J. MAYER H., the German architecture and design studio led by Jürgen Mayer H., redefines public space as a dynamic platform for social, economic, and cultural transformation. Their work frequently blurs boundaries between architecture, art, and communication, emphasizing the public realm as a site of interaction and activation. In waterfront developments, J. MAYER H. uses sculptural forms and flowing geometries to reclaim post-industrial spaces, transforming them into vibrant, inclusive environments that attract both tourism and local engagement. Along the city center, their designs like Metropol Parasol in Seville demonstrate how bold architectural interventions can revitalize neglected urban cores, spurring economic activity, cultural programming, and a renewed sense of community. Similarly, when integrated into mobility infrastructure—such as transit hubs or pedestrian bridges—public spaces designed by J. MAYER H. serve not only functional needs but also promote pause, interaction, and contemplation. These interventions encourage pedestrian flow while embedding identity and civic pride into the movement of daily life. Across these contexts, public space is not just background but an active participant in urban life—shaping behaviors, supporting economies, and amplifying cultural narratives. J. MAYER H.’s work exemplifies how design can turn shared space into a catalyst for multifaceted urban renewal.

6:00 pm Reception - Jorge M, Perez Architecture Center, Thomas F. Daly Loggia

6:30 pm Lecture - Jorge M, Perez Architecture Center, Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Lecture Hall

followed by a panel discussion with Hans Schneider and Dean Rodolphe el-Khoury

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https://miami.zoom.us/j/98445429633

Meeting ID: 984 4542 9633

Jürgen Mayer H. (b. 1965) is a German architect and artist educated at Stuttgart University, The Cooper Union, and Princeton. His work is exhibited worldwide and included in collections such as MoMA New York, SF MoMA, and the Vitra Design Museum.
 
He founded J. MAYER H. and Partners in 1996, joined by Andre Santer and Hans Schneider in 2014. The internationally acclaimed studio explores architecture, communication, and technology, earning awards like the Holcim Award and the Audi Urban Future Award.
 
Its most renowned project, Metropol Parasol in Seville, features a striking wooden structure revitalizing Plaza de la Encarnación. Ongoing projects include the Berlin-Potsdam Innovation Campus, Elements headquarters in Berlin, a Cultural Center in Munich, and the 5-Zero Cheongdam Tower in Seoul, reflecting the firm’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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