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Dr. med. Mansoureh Aalaii is a medical doctor, choreographer, dancer, writer and lecturer working in Zurich and Paris. With a MD in social and preventive medicine in Zurich, specialized in ophthalmology (Swiss FMH and European Board) and dance medicine, she explores the body at the intersection of medicine and dance. With her innovative and transdisciplinary approach, she creates dance performances, is lecturer for body knowledge and art at the Academy of Architecture USI in Mendrisio and lectures in specialized institutions in Switzerland and Europe.
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www.aalaiideperrot.com
Antoine de Perrot, is an architect, urban researcher, visual artist and lecturer working in Zurich and Paris. He studied painting and sculpture in Berlin and architecture at the Academy of Architecture USI in Mendrisio, completing his internship at Herzog & de Meuron. He has been project leader for several years at Yves Lion Architectes Urbanistes in Paris. Since 2002, he has realized art and architecture projects internationally and was awarded for both. Among others he received the artistic mention at the European Prize of Architecture Philippe Rotthier 2021. He is lecturer for art and architecture at the Academy of Architecture USI in Mendrisio and lectures in universities such as ETH Zurich and Paris 8.
Assistant
Michele Blaser graduated at the Accademia di Architettura of Mendrisio in 2025 under the guidance of prof. Walter Angonese. Driven by a strong sense of curiosity, he has developed a parallel interest in woodworking and hands-on making, exploring how traditional craftsmanship can be integrated with contemporary technologies. This approach has led him to engage with a wide range of design studios, each addressing diverse themes and methodologies. His curiosity also guided him beyond the boundaries of architecture, leading to an initial professional experience at the studio of Mario Nanni in Bologna, where he focused on lighting design and product development.

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Dr. med. Mansoureh Aalaii is a medical doctor, choreographer, dancer, writer and lecturer working in Zurich and Paris. With a MD in social and preventive medicine in Zurich, specialized in ophthalmology (Swiss FMH and European Board) and dance medicine, she explores the body at the intersection of medicine and dance. With her innovative and transdisciplinary approach, she creates dance performances, is lecturer for body knowledge and art at the Academy of Architecture USI in Mendrisio and lectures in specialized institutions in Switzerland and Europe.
Direction
www.aalaiideperrot.com
Antoine de Perrot, is an architect, urban researcher, visual artist and lecturer working in Zurich and Paris. He studied painting and sculpture in Berlin and architecture at the Academy of Architecture USI in Mendrisio, completing his internship at Herzog & de Meuron. He has been project leader for several years at Yves Lion Architectes Urbanistes in Paris. Since 2002, he has realized art and architecture projects internationally and was awarded for both. Among others he received the artistic mention at the European Prize of Architecture Philippe Rotthier 2021. He is lecturer for art and architecture at the Academy of Architecture USI in Mendrisio and lectures in universities such as ETH Zurich and Paris 8.
Assistant
Michele Blaser graduated at the Accademia di Architettura of Mendrisio in 2025 under the guidance of prof. Walter Angonese. Driven by a strong sense of curiosity, he has developed a parallel interest in woodworking and hands-on making, exploring how traditional craftsmanship can be integrated with contemporary technologies. This approach has led him to engage with a wide range of design studios, each addressing diverse themes and methodologies. His curiosity also guided him beyond the boundaries of architecture, leading to an initial professional experience at the studio of Mario Nanni in Bologna, where he focused on lighting design and product development.