CPID Talks: Design for Community: Phil Roberson

Join the School of Architecture Center for Public Interest Design for an insightful discussion with Phil Roberson. We will explore how the design of cultural institutions, especially in Indigenous and non-Western contexts, can embody forms of resilience, reciprocity, and narrative continuity rather than merely serve as "containers of culture. "

Through multiple case studies, one with the Quinault Indian Nation (Pacific Northwest) and one with the Jigme Singye Wangchuck Law School Library in Bhutan, we'll explore how architecture can act as a medium for intergenerational knowledge transmission, local ecological wisdom, and community agency. We'll discuss the tensions and opportunities in these highly collaborative settings, and consider the architect's role in culturally responsive projects.

To learn more visit https://www.centerforpublicinterestdesign.org/cpid-talks/2025/9/26/eli-spevak-designing-for-community

Free and open to the public. All are welcome.