Lydia Xynogala

Lydia Xynogala (Dr.sc ETH) is an architect and writer. Her work focuses on the connections between nature and the built environment; spanning architecture, landscapes, objects, and storytelling, she draws inspiration from materials, natural processes, and healing practices.

The topic of her doctoral studies focused on the construction of a culture of care centered around natural resources in 19th and 20th century Greece- currently nominated for the ETH Medal- and curated the exhibition Loutropolis: Mineral Springs and Baths in Greece at gta exhibitions, Zurich and Mendrisio Academia Her writing has appeared in a range of publications, from architectural journals to cultural magazines.

Lydia is currently a postdoc fellow at the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio and at Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG). She has taught at schools such as ETH Zurich, Columbia GSAPP, and The Cooper Union, and her practice, ALOS, has been recognized with awards including the Greek Architecture Award for young architects. Her work has also been supported by fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts and the Onassis Foundation.

She holds degrees in architecture from Princeton University, The Cooper Union, and The Bartlett, UCL. Lydia is the founding director of Friends of the 750 Mineral Springs of Greece.