Exhibition | NAI Rotterdam - | 01/07/11-01/07/16

Architecture is closer than you think – and isn’t high-flown or difficult at all. Architecture is for everyone! Come and see for yourself – the Hands-on Deck at the NAI is a unique spot at the heart of the museum, specially designed for anyone wanting to try their hand at architecture. You can design and construct your own building, or even an entire world. And the Hands-on Deck is completely free!
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Exhibition | NAI Rotterdam - | 01/07/11-01/07/16

From July 1, the exhibition Dutchville is on display in the fully renovated NAi. In a remarkable approach to architecture, Dutchville is an exhibition that intentionally inspires conflicting feelings. At the NAi, you can explore your love-hate relationship with the urban environment and discover how the city shapes and affects the way you feel.
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Exhibition | NAI Rotterdam - | 26/11/11-18/03/12

How can Haarlem develop into an integral part of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and what role can Haarlem-East play in this process? The Ymere housing association and the NAI invited design teams to devise a plan in response to this challenge. The intriguing visions that this has produced could serve as the basis for an inspiring long-term vision for the area. These plans will be on show from 26 November 2011 to 18 March 2012 in the ‘New Harloheim’ exhibition at the NAI.
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Exhibition | External location - | 19/01/12-01/04/12

Due to great success Unsolicited Architecture, the Dutch entrance at the 9th International Architecture Biennale of Sao Paolo, is now on show at Studio X, Rio de Janeiro. The exhibition Unsolicited Architecture features nine projects by architects who enter into urgent social challenges. They seize opportunities where the established building practice doesn't. Almost all of the presented projects are established in cooperation between Dutch and international architects.
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Exhibition | NAI Rotterdam - | 22/01/12-01/04/12

What makes shopping streets and squares in our country so typically Dutch? How are they designed? To find out, photographer Hans van der Meer made a series of photos of town centres. From January 22 until April 1, 2012, these photographs are on show in the exhibition The Netherlands – Off the shelf in the NAi. A catalogue by the same name accompanies the exhibition.
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Exhibition | 10/02/12-18/03/12

In the past few years, our relationships with and attitudes towards food, health, energy, space, time, social relationships and (economic) value have spiralled out of control. Now, faced with the consequences of our over-consumption, we are desperately in search of ways to redress the balance. Is architecture able to play a part in restoring harmony? Can architecture help us to build a more sustainable society?
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Event | NAI Rotterdam - | 10/03/12-11/03/12

With wonderful exhibitions, a performance by Kraak & Smaak, DJ John van Luyn and an enchanting experience provided by Rotterdam-based band The Yes Please, the NAI is definitely the place to be during Museum Night 2012! This year, Rotterdams Museum Night explores the theme of Smaak – Taste. the event takes place on Saturday, 10 March.
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Lecture/Debat/symposium | 01/03/12 20:00 - 22:00

How can architecture respond to today’s pressing social concerns? In this Architects Talk two Scandinavian offices show how notions like time, social cohesion and energy are addressed within their design practices. Featuring the Oslo-based Helen & Hard and the Stockholm based Tham & Videgård.
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Lecture/Debat/symposium | External location - | 22/03/12 20:00 - 22:00

The Danish architect Bjarke Ingels will give a lecture on the notion of ‘hedonistic sustainability’ and how this is translated in his design practice. He will present recent projects that show that sustainability does not have to be a burden, but can increase the quality of life. The lecture will take place in De Doelen in Rotterdam.
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Exhibition | External location - | 19/01/12-01/04/12

Due to great success Unsolicited Architecture, the Dutch entrance at the 9th International Architecture Biennale of Sao Paolo, is now on show at Studio X, Rio de Janeiro. The exhibition Unsolicited Architecture features nine projects by architects who enter into urgent social challenges. They seize opportunities where the established building practice doesn't. Almost all of the presented projects are established in cooperation between Dutch and international architects.
> Read more...