This initiative is a collaboration between Kognitions, EcoSpectrals, IMM Design Lab, and the municipalities of Milan and Vlore, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to drive systemic, future-focused urban transformation.

This isn’t about feel-good rhetoric, it’s about action, cognitive autonomy & the refusal to settle for mediocrity. As Kognitions & Ecospectrals continue on our mission, we find ourselves joined by a community of enquiring organizations & curious individuals.

So, while cities drive the economy, they also bear the weight of inequality & environmental strain. It’s a stark reminder that urban growth isn’t just about progress — it’s about addressing the realities most would rather ignore.

The Lifeline is more than a building—it is a living system that adapts to its users' needs. It transforms conventional infrastructure into a platform for resilience, equity, and empowerment, setting a precedent for future urban development.

Through light, texture, and absence, this series questions the role of Soviet architecture in memory. When a society moves on, but its built environment remains, do these spaces still echo their past, or are they just empty shells of unrealized futures?