In a notable achievement, three architecture students from the School of Architecture have had their project selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2025 in London. The project, titled “Evolving an Urban Ecology,” was developed by Gabriele Eggerling ’26, Dhruv Jadhav ’26, and Hannah Puerta-Carlson ’26 under the guidance of Associate Professor Amber Bartosh and Instructor Vanessa Lastrucci.
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition is a long-standing event that showcases contemporary works across various disciplines. This year’s exhibition is curated by Farshid Moussavi with the theme “Dialogues,” focusing on art’s role in fostering cross-disciplinary conversations. Fewer than 1,000 pieces were chosen from over 32,000 submissions globally.
Moussavi stated, “The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2025 will be dedicated to art’s capacity to forge dialogues and to afford us sensitivity towards societal concerns, such as ecology, survival and living together.”
“Evolving an Urban Ecology” examines how neglected urban areas can be revitalized through ecological approaches and adaptive design. It specifically focuses on North London’s disused Highgate train station site. The proposal includes strategies for soil research and education, community gardening access, and urban agricultural technology adaptation.
The students expressed their gratitude for being part of this prestigious event: “We’re incredibly honored to be part of this longstanding tradition… We’re grateful to coordinator Farshid Moussavi and our room curators…”
Bartosh praised the students’ inclusion in the exhibition: “Seeing Gabe, Dhruv and Hannah’s project included in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition is a tremendous honor…”
The exhibition runs at Burlington House until August 17, with works available online through the Summer Exhibition Explorer.
