Florian Idenburg and Jing Liu are principals and founders of SO-IL. Their lecture for The Forum was on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. SO–IL is an award winning, internationally recognized architectural design firm that creates spaces for culture, learning and innovation. The studio has a wide range of projects both in the US and abroad. Through building practice and interdisciplinary research projects, Jing Liu has led SO–IL in engaging with the socio-political issues of contemporary cities. Her projects range from artistic collaborations with contemporary choreographers and visual artists to master plan and major public realm design in major cities. Florian Idenburg’s years of working in cross-cultural settings make him a thoughtful and collaborative partner. He led the office on projects as Kukje Gallery and the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art as well as Amant in Brooklyn. SO-IL explores how the creation of environments and objects inspires lasting positive intellectual and societal engagement.
