🗣️ Attend NINE live talks on the future of architecture!

Speakers from Foster + Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, Olson Kundig and more invite you to Future Fest 2023! [View this email in your browser]( [PROJECTS]( | [PRODUCTS]( | [MANUFACTURERS]( | [JOURNAL]( [You're Invited: See Foster + Partners, ZHA, UNStudio and More Present Their Visionary Projects!]( Hi there, Paul from Architizer here! Get ready for a feast of architectural inspiration: Future Fest is back for a second season of engaging live talks with some of the world's best architects! This year's series will take place from September 26 to 28, and every talk is 100% free to attend. We've assembled a roster of renowned speakers from around the globe, including speakers from Olson Kundig, Archi-Tectonics, Zaha Hadid Architects and more, to offer their insights from three critical perspectives: The Future of Sustainable Design, The Future of Practice and the Future of Architecture. Explore the talks below and register for those that interest you — we look forward to seeing you soon, to learn and get inspired for the future of design! [Day 1 | September 26 | The Future of Sustainable Design]( [Talk 1 | Rethinking Sustainable Design With Michael Green Architecture]( Date/Time: September 26, 11am ET Special Guest: Michael Green, Founder of Michael Green Architecture We are thrilled to welcome back Michael Green to introduce our first theme: The Future of Sustainable Design. Michael urges us to challenge our preconceived notions of "sustainability", and lays out his manifesto for a future in which architects are powerful agents of change. [Register for this talk →]( [Talk 2 | Pioneering Healthy Architecture With UNStudio]( Date/Time: September 26, 1pm ET Special Guest: Arjan Dingste, Director / Senior Architect at UNStudio UNStudio's Arjan Dingste will pull back the curtain on Echo at TU Delft, one of the world's most sustainable new education buildings, providing key insights into the project's development from concept to construction. Arjan will also reflect on lessons learned from Echo, asking: How can we build healthier buildings for the next generation? [Register for this talk →]( [Talk 3 | Architectural "Monsters and Mutants" With Archi-Tectonics]( Date/Time: September 26, 3pm ET Special Guest: Winka Dubbledam, Founding Partner at Archi-Tectonics Winka Dubbledam will take us through the making of the innovative Asian Games 2022 Master Plan and Hybrid Stadium in Hangzhou, China, lifting the lid on Archi-Tectonic's radical new vision for public space. Winka will explore how "mutant structures", inspired by nature's intelligence, could hold the key to the creation of more resilient cities. [Register for this talk →]( [Day 2 | September 27 | The Future of Practice]( [Talk 4 | Global Architecture, Local Knowledge With BE_Design]( Date/Time: September 27, 11am ET Special Guests: Bruce Engel & Team, BE_Design For the first time in Future Fest history, we welcome an entire firm to the virtual stage for a lively panel talk! BE_Design's presentation will focus on their work in East Africa, in particular on the recently completed Komera Leadership Center. This project coincided with the formalization of BE_Design and its team members, who are among the first graduates of architecture in Rwanda. [Register for this talk →]( [Talk 5 | Reimagining Practice With Zaha Hadid Architects]( Date/Time: September 27, 1pm ET Special Guest: Melodie Leung, Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects Zaha Hadid Architects has redefined architecture for the 21st century with a repertoire of projects that have captured imaginations across the globe. Melodie Leung shares how the practice is founded on a culture of mentoring and design leadership, continuing to develop its sustainable, cultural and community-centered effectiveness for future generations. [Register for this talk →]( [Talk 6 | How to Tell Stories — So You Can Get Better Clients]( Date/Time: September 27, 4pm ET Special Guests: Ayo Abbas, Built Environment Marketing Expert & Nikita Morell, Founder of Architects WordShop Buildings don’t speak for themselves — they need you to tell their story! In this presentation, A+Awards jurors Ayo Abbas & Nikita Morell explore how you can use the power of storytelling to get better clients. More specifically, they’ll focus on how to tell the story of your firm, your projects, and your design process. [Register for this talk →]( [Day 3 | September 28 | The Future of Architecture]( [Talk 7 | Adaptive Reuse Masterclass With Foster + Partners]( Date/Time: September 28, 11am ET Special Guests: Taba Rasti, Senior Partner & Co-Director at Foster + Partners In this adaptive reuse special, architect Taba Rasti, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners' Madrid Office, will take us through the making of the stunning, A+Award-winning Ombú. Learn about a project that breathes new life into a historic industrial building in Madrid, creating an exemplar of building reuse and revitalizing the surrounding area. [Register for this talk →]( [Talk 8 | Designing a Bespoke Narrative With Sordo Madaleno]( Date/Time: September 28, 1pm ET Special Guests: Fernanda Patiño, Project Director and Interior Design Leader at Sordo Madaleno Sordo Madaleno's Fernanda Patiño will explore interior design as the key to connect intimately with the final habitant of a project. Through multiple projects including the A+Award-winning Ling Ling Mexico City, Fernanda will explore the emotions a journey through an architectural space can provoke, and how a rich narrative can translate into a tailormade experience for any user. [Register for this talk →]( [Talk 9 | Architecture and Beyond: The Unexpected Journey of Olson Kundig]( Date/Time: September 28, 3pm ET Special Guests: Fernanda Patiño, Project Director and Interior Design Leader at Sordo Madaleno Join Principals Marlene Chen and Edward Lalonde as they explore the surprising origins and rich architectural legacy of Olson Kundig. Marlene and Edward will highlight the key projects and internal initiatives that have guided Olson Kundig’s trajectory and will continue to inform future generations of the firm’s approach to design and leadership. [Register for this talk →]( Future Fest is made possible thanks to the We hope you enjoy this year's Future Fest series! If you're part of an architecture firm that would like to participate in events like this and have your projects celebrated globally, register for the [12th Annual A+Awards]( and submitting your work this Fall. You can sign up for updates and deadline reminders here: [Register for the A+Awards →]( Copyright © 2023 Architizer, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Architizer P.O. Box 170146Brooklyn, NY 11217 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [unsubscribe from this list]( or [unsubscribe from all Architizer communication](.