Ourania Vivien (Paris, 1989) works at the crossroads of urban planning, architecture, design, ecology, culture and politics. Her practice centers on communication and strategy, planning and governance, interdisciplinary program coordination, content creation, publishing, writing and curation.

She examines the construction of space over the long term and at different scales, investigating the geohistoric and ecopolitical aspects of architecture and urban development. In the era of globalization, she is interested in developing a rooted transdisciplinary understanding of the built environment, in contrast to a universalist view of history, in order to better reflect the diversity of peoples and territories.

With a comparative and analytical approach, she helps public and private actors navigate complex urban challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape. Drawing on international experience and a deep affinity for architecture and design, she transforms intricate ideas into accessible narratives and engaging formats—bridging disciplines and shaping dialogue across sectors. As an independent consultant, she designs and manages projects, exhibitions, events, encounters, and publications that explore and advocate for the city of tomorrow.

She serves in a variety of roles, most recently as Head of Research, Communications & Business development for the acclaimed French architecture company Barrault Pressacco. She previously worked for 8 years for AHA where she imagined and implemented communication actions and awareness-raising campaigns for diverse clients (both public and private within the urban and sustainable innovation sector). She advised them on their image, strategies and areas for development, enlarged their networks and facilitated partnerships.

Raised in Athens, Ourania graduated with a MA in Urban Design from the Paris Urban Planning Institute and Hamburg's HafenCity— Universität für Baukunst und Metropolenentwicklung. She holds a Bachelor in Law and a Bachelor in Geography both from the Sorbonne University, Paris.