We are delighted to invite you to the launch of The Routledge Handbook of Architecture and Anthropology: Contemporary Approaches to a Cross-Disciplinary Field, edited by Marie Stender, Claus Bech-Danielsen, Aina Landsverk Hagen, Madlen Kobi, and Ying Zhou.

Architecture and anthropology have always had overlapping interests, but a range of developments in both disciplines make it more relevant than ever to intersect, overlap, combine or even merge the two disciplines. In anthropology, the spatial, material, and non-human turns have paved the way for an increasing interest in and need of changing the world, rather than just studying it. On the other hand, architecture, beyond designing structures, has become interested in the uses and processes that unfold in, during, and after construction. The contemporary research and practices in both disciplines are testimonies that a crossdisciplinary exchange is inspiring for engaging with and responding to the challenges of a world in ecological, societal, and political turmoil.

Join us on January 16, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET for an engaging discussion about the book’s contributions to bridging architecture and anthropology. This online event will provide insights into contemporary approaches and foster dialogue across disciplines. 

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When registering, you will also get the link for the online session.