Bernard Tschumi on Architecture as Soft Control of Behavior

Bernard Tschumi Architects' Philo Science Center at Institut Le Rosey is featured in an article by Ankitha Gattupalli on ArchDaily, published May 18, 2026. The piece explores Tschumi's philosophy that architecture is fundamentally about behavior and decision-making, operating through a 'soft control' that shapes perception and guides attention rather than commanding or enforcing compliance. Tschumi's principle 'There is no space without event, no architecture without action' underpins the design approach, where every architectural stroke influences occupant movement and possibilities.