Panel Discussion: Living With / Vivre Avec
Biennial, Panel Discussion
Photo © Schnepp Renou
Chicago Architecture Biennial
840 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
November 9, 2025 | 3 PM - 5 PM
Join us for a panel discussion on Living With / Vivre Avec, an exhibition presented in partnership with the 6th edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
This conversation will explore architecture’s capacity to respond to today’s polycrisis—a world marked by intensifying conflicts, unpredictable climates, and widespread displacement. Panelists will discuss how architecture can help sustain life amid instability and how these challenges can inspire new forms of collaboration among experts and communities alike.
Moderators
- Dominique Jakob and Brendan MacFarlane, Architects, Jakob+MacFarlane Architecture, France
Panelists
- Alissa Anderson, Principal of Publications & Exhibitions, Studio Gang, USA
- Ehsan Baharlou, Professor, University of Virginia School of Architecture, USA
- Lucas Hamilton, Manager of Applied Building Sciences (R&D Unit), Saint-Gobain, USA
- Glyn Lewis, Founder & CEO, Renewal Development, Canada
- Christopher Maurer, Architect, Redhouse Studio Architecture, USA
- Zenon Radewych, Architect, WZMH Architects, Canada
Commissioned by Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Living With / Vivre Avec is made possible through the generous support of Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction.
In partnership with
Albertine Foundation
Albertine Foundation is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting French American relations through innovative cultural and educational programs.
In close partnership with Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, Albertine Foundation administers grant programs across diverse creative disciplines including visual and performing arts; cinema; and literature, while also supporting exploratory residencies for creative professionals and thinkers across the United States. Albertine Foundation also contributes to promoting French language learning in the United States and funds new opportunities for students, professors, and researchers in the spheres of secondary and higher education.
Albertine Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation by Internal Revenue Service determination. Contributions from corporate, foundation, and individuals are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain is the global leader in sustainable construction, operating in 79 countries with a workforce of over 160,000 employees. The company develops and manufactures innovative materials for the construction and industrial sectors, enhancing everyday life with solutions for buildings, transportation, and infrastructure. Committed to decarbonization and sustainability, Saint-Gobain addresses key challenges, such as resource conservation and urbanization. Founded in France in 1665, its innovation is guided by the purpose of “Making the world a better home.”
JAKOB + MACFARLANE
JAKOB+MACFARLANE, founded in 1998 in Paris by Dominique Jakob and Brendan MacFarlane, is an architecture, urban planning, and design firm. Driven by innovation and social responsibility, the practice addresses environmental and societal challenges of the 21st century. Its projects serve as distinctive urban landmarks, combining civic value with a unique architectural identity.
Institut français
The Institut français is responsible for France’s international cultural program. Supervised by both the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and by the Ministry of Culture, it promotes French culture abroad through cultural exchange initiatives. Operating in a space where the arts, intellectual exchange, cultural and social innovation, and linguistic partnerships interact and intersect, it is also responsible for promoting the French language and the sharing of works, artists, and ideas all over the world. The Institut français is one of Villa Albertine’s main French partners.
Chicago Architecture Biennial
The Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) is dedicated to creating an international forum on architecture and urbanism. It produces year-round programs and a biennial exposition of city-wide activations for a diverse audience of designers, educators, advocates, and students. CAB’s mission is to engage and inspire professional and public audiences, highlight the transformative power of architecture and envision a future for the field that is equitable and sustainable.
