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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lecture by Jürgen Mayer H. of J. MAYER H. und Pa
 rtner\, Architekten\; part of the Spring 2026 University of Miami School o
 f Architecture Tecnoglass Lecture Series\, Mixtape. U-SoA revisits highlig
 hts from the last decade with speakers re-invited for an update on recent 
 work and to discuss change/career trajectories in a rapidly transforming w
 orld.\n\n \n\nsimulation / stimulation\npublic space as an activator for c
 ultural and social innovation.\n \nJ. MAYER H.\, the German architecture a
 nd design studio led by Jürgen Mayer H.\, redefines public space as a dyn
 amic platform for social\, economic\, and cultural transformation. Their w
 ork frequently blurs boundaries between architecture\, art\, and communica
 tion\, emphasizing the public realm as a site of interaction and activatio
 n. In waterfront developments\, J. MAYER H. uses sculptural forms and flow
 ing geometries to reclaim post-industrial spaces\, transforming them into 
 vibrant\, inclusive environments that attract both tourism and local engag
 ement. Along the city center\, their designs like Metropol Parasol in Sevi
 lle demonstrate how bold architectural interventions can revitalize neglec
 ted urban cores\, spurring economic activity\, cultural programming\, and 
 a renewed sense of community. Similarly\, when integrated into mobility in
 frastructure—such as transit hubs or pedestrian bridges—public spaces 
 designed by J. MAYER H. serve not only functional needs but also promote p
 ause\, interaction\, and contemplation. These interventions encourage pede
 strian flow while embedding identity and civic pride into the movement of 
 daily life. Across these contexts\, public space is not just background bu
 t an active participant in urban life—shaping behaviors\, supporting eco
 nomies\, and amplifying cultural narratives. J. MAYER H.’s work exemplif
 ies how design can turn shared space into a catalyst for multifaceted urba
 n renewal.\n\n \n\n6:00 pm Reception - Jorge M\, Perez Architecture Center
 \, Thomas F. Daly Loggia\n\n6:30 pm Lecture - Jorge M\, Perez Architecture
  Center\, Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Lecture Hall\n\nfollowed by a panel d
 iscussion with Hans Schneider and Dean Rodolphe el-Khoury\n\n \n\nJoin Zoo
 m Meeting\n\nhttps://miami.zoom.us/j/98445429633\n\nMeeting ID: 984 4542 9
 633\n\n \n\nJürgen Mayer H. (b. 1965) is a German architect and artist ed
 ucated at Stuttgart University\, The Cooper Union\, and Princeton. His wor
 k is exhibited worldwide and included in collections such as MoMA New York
 \, SF MoMA\, and the Vitra Design Museum.\n \nHe founded J. MAYER H. and P
 artners in 1996\, joined by Andre Santer and Hans Schneider in 2014. The i
 nternationally acclaimed studio explores architecture\, communication\, an
 d technology\, earning awards like the Holcim Award and the Audi Urban Fut
 ure Award.\n \nIts most renowned project\, Metropol Parasol in Seville\, f
 eatures 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 Cheo
 ngdam Tower in Seoul\, reflecting the firm’s commitment to innovation an
 d sustainability. \n\n \n\nDOWNLOAD POSTER
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LOCATION:Perez Arch Center\, Glasgow Hall
SUMMARY:Spring 2026 U-SoA Tecnoglass Lecture by Jürgen Mayer H. of J. MAYE
 R H. und Partner\, Architekten
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 ecture-by-jurgen-mayer-h-of-j-mayer-h-und-partner-architekten
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