Generosity lies at the heart of Snøhetta's design philosophy: the ambition to create environments that give more back to the public, the environment, and future generations than they take. Through stories of radical openness, role-swapping across disciplines, and collective creativity, Emily Yan will share how a culture of generosity can become a catalyst for regenerative design. The keynote will explore how spaces can transcend their immediate program to become platforms for encounter, participation, and shared stewardship, creating lasting cultural, social, and environmental value that continues to evolve over time. 

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