How Do We Make Better Cities?
The Architectural Review presents Reinier de Graaf
Friday, 18 November 2016

Reinier de Graaf, OMA partner, joined The Architectural Review at ANCB to discuss our cities and the spread of #Notopia.

OMA partner Reinier de Graaf presented his position on the scourge of #Notopia – a global pandemic of generic buildings that makes London look like Tianjin and Dubai like Dallas. In this copycat environment, how can we support cultural identity?

During the talk, de Graaf also offered insight into his creative work, including his new Design Museum project in London.

PROGRAMME
Welcome
Hans-Jürgen Commerell, Director, ANCB The Aedes Metropolitan Laboratory, Berlin
Tom Maasen, Cultural Attaché, The Netherlands Embassy in Berlin
Christine Murray, Editor-in-Chief, The Architectural Review, London

Presentation
Reinier de Graaf, Partner at OMA - Office for Metropolitan Architecture, Rotterdam

Conversation
Reinier de Graaf and Christine Murray

Q & A with the Audience
Audience had the opportunity to ask questions, debate the issues and share suggestions for change.