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The Design and Media Laboratory (LDM) at EPFL is an interdisciplinary design and research laboratory situated between the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the School of Computer and Communication Science (I&C). The laboratory focuses on examining the impact of digitalization on architecture and contemporary cities. Through the exploration of merging physical and virtual environments, LDM engages in designing, making, prototyping, and testing new artifacts, systems, spaces, and experiences. The laboratory conducts experimental studios that delve into the revitalization of historical cities like Kyoto and Gangbuk, aiming to catalyze the transition to circular economies by considering the traditions of artisanship and architectural interventions. Students at LDM work on projects that analyze material flows, from sourcing to waste disposal, and develop architectural interventions that contribute to socio-ecological transformations.