Lýdia Grešáková aka Spolka – Public Space for All: Feminist Placemaking in Spolka
The lecture takes place as part of the lecture series organized by the Department of Sculpture.
Room 277, Drotárska cesta 44, AFAD
The lecture will focus on research and practical cultivation of public spaces in Slovakia, emphasizing feminist and active approaches to placemaking. It will show how architecture, sociology, and art influence the quality of life in cities and places, how they can foster inclusivity, and how they can respond to the needs of diverse social groups. The session will include a presentation of specific projects and working methods developed by Spolka, followed by a joint reflection with sculpture students.
Lýdia Grešáková is a sociologist working at the intersection of feminist values, architecture, climate justice, and the critical role of art in urban transformation. Her research explores marginalized voices in Central and Eastern Europe, connecting local stories with global contexts. She is a member of Spolka, a Slovak non-profit studio of architecture and sociology. Previously, she worked as a researcher at K LAB, TU Berlin, contributing to projects focused on critical mapping. She is currently pursuing her PhD at the Institute of Sociology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
Spolka is a non-profit studio of architecture and sociology that brings together professionals specializing in architecture, urbanism, and community engagement in city-making. Since 2016, they have been active in placemaking initiatives based on the values of care and sustainability. Spolka participates in several international initiatives (including New European Bauhaus, Year of Climate Care, Escalator, and others) and has completed dozens of successful projects focused on careful planning and co-creation of urban spaces in Slovakia and Central Europe.
More information about Spolka can be found at: https://spolka.cc/.
