LSA Summer Festival and Alumni Reunion 2025
LSA Summer Festival and Alumni Reunion 2025
On Wednesday, 28 May 2025, the Liechtenstein School of Architecture (LSA), together with Alumni Relations and the Spinnerei, invited guests to the LSA Summer Festival and Alumni Reunion. Despite heavy rain, around 150 attendees, including approximately 30 alumni, numerous students, family members, and architecture enthusiasts, gathered on the University of Liechtenstein campus. They were rewarded with a diverse programme, inspiring conversations, and a great atmosphere.
Excursion: Experiencing Circular Construction Firsthand
The afternoon began at 4:00 p.m. with an alumni excursion to the ZirkuLIE component reuse warehouse in Triesen. There, Dr. Clarissa Rhomberg, an alumna of the university, and Clemens Quirin from vai Vorarlberg guided participants through the project. Despite the rainy weather, the excursion provided exciting insights into the future of circular construction in Liechtenstein.
Exhibition Opening and Award Ceremony
At 6:00 p.m., Prof. Dr. Daniel Stockhammer opened the LSA Summer Exhibition, showcasing models and projects by LSA students. The exhibition hall was well attended, with many guests taking the opportunity to experience the students’ creative work up close.
As part of the exhibition, this year’s LSA Awards were presented:
- The LSA Student Engagement Award went to Sophie Breitruck (ULSV),
- The Bachelor Thesis Award to Martin Dupont,
- The Master Thesis Award to Lina Gasperi, and
- The LSA Alumni Award (in cooperation with Alumni Relations) to Beat Burgmaier for his commitment to sustainability.
Heartfelt Farewells and Inspiring Reflections
Emotional moments marked the farewell of long-time members of the LSA community: The school bid farewell to Bernhard Gasser, Christoph Angehrn, and Prof. Dr. Lindsay Howe, who have significantly shaped architectural education at the University over the years.
A notable anecdote from an alumna now working in the Netherlands highlighted LSA’s international influence:
“During our studies, we were often shown reference projects by Dutch architects. Now, in our office, we present references from German-speaking architects—including projects by uni.li alumna and former lecturer Bianca Böckle (bothand architecture).”
Music, Food, and Good Vibes in the Rain
Musical entertainment was provided by the alumni band Betonleiter, featuring Simon Egger, Loris Vogt, Noah Laternser, and Julian Huber—creating the perfect festival atmosphere. The Spinnerei served refreshing drinks, and Pasta Barn delighted guests with freshly made pasta.
A Strong Sign of Community Spirit
The LSA Summer Festival 2025 was a vibrant testament to the strong sense of community within the LSA network—an event full of energy, inspiration, and joyful reunions. Despite the rain, it was a true highlight of the academic year—and a great party, too.
Photos: Fabio Schober