To promote architectural and territorial culture, in particular by continuing the International Design Seminar in Monte Carasso (hereinafter referred to as the Seminar). The Association intends to: develop projects that are attentive to the territory, based on the architectural design of urban space, and contribute to the reflection on the qualitative development of the same; organize and promote the Seminar and disseminate the results and reflections arising from the seminar work; develop collaborations with universities, institutions, and national and international bodies active in areas related to the Seminar and the Association's activities. The Association is non-profit, apolitical, and non-denominational, and its duration is unlimited. The organs are active on an honorary basis.