Innovative Architectural Researcher and Urban Design Strategist
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneOctave Perrault has established himself as a key figure in architectural innovation through his work at Dominique Perrault Architecture. As the founder of DPA-X, the research and development department of DPA, he served from 2018 to 2021, where he developed new business opportunities across Europe and Asia. His most notable achievement was directing the Carpark Futures project for Indigo Group, a comprehensive study reimagining underground parking spaces as valuable real estate opportunities for last-mile delivery, energy, and data storage in historic city centers. Beyond his work at DPA-X, he has contributed to various international cultural institutions, co-leading the architecture collective åyr and producing exhibitions at prestigious venues like the Stedeljik Museum, Frieze, and Ludwig Museum. He also served as an Architecture Tutor at École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Versailles from 2018 to 2019. His written work has appeared in prominent publications including Perspecta, Harvard Design Magazine, and Vogue L'Uomo, establishing him as a thought leader in contemporary architectural discourse.