Talk
Sensing Earth, How should we build without building new, The Danish Architects Association

Justine Bell recently took part in the third installment of a cross-disciplinary dialogue series curated by Marianne Krogh, exploring how architecture can evolve without new construction.

The discussion examined the ethical, social, and aesthetic responsibilities of architects in a world where planetary care and shared stewardship must take precedence over individual ownership and competition. How can we reimagine architectural practice as a commitment to collective well-being, beyond traditional frameworks of property and development? What role do affect, desire, and sensory experience play in navigating an era marked by a crisis of imagination?

Joining the panel were sociologist Nikolaj Schultz, architects Sinus Lynge and Christine Bjerke, author Josefine Klougart, and Djernes & Bell’s Justine Bell, with sociologist Rune Detlif Baastrup moderating.

This conversation builds on previous discussions on coexistence, planetary sensitivity, preservation, and new practice models—contributing to a growing dialogue on architecture’s role in shaping a just and regenerative future.