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The 13th International Alvar Aalto Symposium will be held this weekend, 7-9 August, in Jyväskylä, Finland. Through the symposium’s theme, DO!, we’ll examine the future of architecture from the perspective of doing. Hundreds of architecture lovers from around the world are expected to attend.
At the symposium, the processes of creating architecture will be approached through four perspectives and keynote speakers. The event kicks off on Friday by looking at the local, led byXiaodu Liu of Urbanus architects. On Saturday, urban planning master Henriette Vamberg of the Gehl architects unveils the social perspective and one of the most innovative pioneers, American architect Greg Lynn will lead us into the digital world, while Brazil’s Marcelo Ferraz will end the day with a segment devoted to material.
Altogether the conference will feature talks by more than 20 of today’s most fascinating creative figures. The Symposium’s chair is architect Anssi Lassila, Director and Founder of OOPEAA Office for Peripheral Architecture. For more information about the speakers, visit symposium website at www.alvaraaltosymposium.fi/speakers
The Alvar Aalto Foundation produces the event in cooperation with the Museum of Finnish Architecture, Architecture Information Centre Finland and the City of Jyväskylä. The Symposium’s arrangements are supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the City of Jyväskylä.
Read the latest press release here.
You can also register via our website during the symposium weekend, or on-site at Jyväskylä City Theatre beginning at 2pm on Friday.
DO! 13th International Alvar Aalto Symposium
7.–9.8.2015 Jyväskylä
www.alvaraaltosymposium.fi
For more information about the Symposium:
director Tommi Lindh
The Alvar Aalto Foundation
tommi.lindh(at)alvaraalto.fi
tel. +358 44 562 1625
Producer Tomi Summanen
The Alvar Aalto Foundation
symposium(a)alvaraalto.fi
tel. +358 44 555 7337