23 January, 2025        

    The Shape of Recovery ↗      



 posted: 22 January, 2026        
            
         The Shape of Recovery brings together reflections, practices, and analytical perspectives emerging from Ukraine’s ongoing processes of struggle, adaptation, and renewal. The book explores recovery as a transformative process intertwining civic engagement, governance, architecture, ecology, and cultural memory. It highlights how material rebuilding, institutional repair, ecological care, and collective imagination shape conditions for resilience and a shared future.

    22-23 November, 2025        

      Lviv North Test Planning: First Workshop Launches Collaborative Design Phase ↗      



          posted: 21 December, 2025        
            
        On 22–23 November, the City of Lviv and the Swiss Network with Ukraine (SNU), with support of the City and Canton of Zürich held the first workshop of the Lviv North Test Planning process. Five interdisciplinary teams—pairing Western European with Ukrainian offices—gathered in Lviv to explore the 690-hectare district and present initial ideas and questions for its long-term transformation.    
        

        October, 2025        

        Lviv North Test Planning Project            



          posted: 9 October, 2025        
        The Swiss Network with Ukraine (SNU), in partnership with the City of Lviv and the City and Canton of Zurich , is launching a major test planning process for the area of  Lviv North / Zboishcha. This district, home to the UNBROKEN rehabilitation facilities, is central to Lviv’s evolving role as a hub of resilience, care, and recovery.        

        Five interdisciplinary teams—composed of Ukrainian and European, including Swiss, planning offices—will develop strategic proposals addressing housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and social spaces. The results will form the basis for a new master plan and contribute to Lviv’s sustainable urban development.        

        By linking Swiss expertise in cooperative planning with Ukrainian urban innovation, this collaboration seeks to advance participatory, resilient approaches to post-war reconstruction—offering valuable insights for Lviv and other Ukrainian cities.      

        July, 2025        

        Open Call for emerging creatives in spatial practices          


          posted: 10 July, 2025        
        The LINA platform — a European network of architecture and design institutions — is currently running an Open Call for new Fellows. METALAB, a member of the SNU, is also a member of LINA, and becoming a Fellow not only allows METALAB to invite you into their own programs, but also opens the door for you to collaborate with many leading architectural institutions across Europe.         

        See more at:                 lina.community/open-call ↗        

      July, 2025        

       Grill, Chill & Connect!        

          posted: 4 July, 2025        

        Dear UNUN friend,      

        We’re pleased to invite you to the UNUN Summer BBQ , a friendly gathering for our growing network of architects, urbanists, and spatial practitioners.      

        Date:                 17 July        
        Time:                 19:00        
        Location:                 Het Park, Rotterdam        

        It’s been a while since our last in-person gathering, and we would love to reconnect — to hear your updates, exchange thoughts, and simply enjoy a relaxed evening together. Drinks and BBQ will be provided. Feel free to bring a blanket and some snacks to share with others.      

        This informal event is open to everyone in the broader UNUN community — past participants, partners, collaborators, and those curious about what we do.      

        Please confirm your attendance by registering via the link below:      

        RSVP Link               ↗      

        We look forward to seeing you there!