During the Congress, Awarding ceremonies of the UIA Prizes and the presentation by the host country of the next congress will take place as well. And furthermore, various related programmes including symposiums, workshops and exhibitions will be held.
The following is the overview of the major programmes.
* The following Programmes are subject to change.
Main programmes
From a global standpoint, the world-leading architects and the representatives from various fields will give lectures in which the participants certainly can find significant suggestions for the future architecture and cities.
Keynote Speeches 1
Christo and Jeanne-Claude, two works in progress “Over the River, Project for Arkansas River, State of Colorado” and “The Mastaba, Project for United Arab Emirates”.
Christo lectures about two art works both of which in collaboration with Jeanne-Claude (1935-2009). “Over the River, Project for Arkansas River, State of Colorado” which they started in 1992 and is planned to be realized in August 2014 at the earliest and “The Mastaba, Project for United Arab Emirates” in Abu Dhabi which the artists have been working on since 1977.
Keynote Speeches 2
”Architecture for sustainable happy human society”
Keynote Speeches 3
Japanese Modernity: language, scenery and communality
* The county is where each speaker is based in at the moment.
Based on the main theme of “DESIGN 2050,” the world-famous architects will make presentations introducing their recent activities and works.
Special Guest Lectures 1
“Supergreen”
Ingenhoven explains his design philosophy using some of his most recent projects. They combine ecologic architecture with high level design aesthetics and innovative technical qualities.
Special Guest Lectures 2
“Environment and Architecture”
For us, creating architectures means creating environment at the same time. We always aim for linking architecture and environment together. We would like to explain it through our recent
works.
Special Guest Lectures 3
“Czech Modernism and Japan”
Three Czechs – Jan Letzel, Bedrich Feuerstein and Antonin Raymond - contributed to the development of early modernism in Japan. Their backround is a forgotten chapter of functionalism in Prague, Brno and Zlín, connected with Adolf Loos, Le Corbusier and Bauhaus , and inspiring future…
Special Guest Lectures 4
“URBAN AFRICA”
A study into the architecture and infrastructure of the metropolitan African City
* The county is where each speaker is based in at the moment.
talking to the young / what architecture is
Tadao Ando, a recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Order of Culture, will make a lecture about what architecture is and what we should think about regarding the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Coordinated by young Japanese architects,both domestic and oversea speakers will discuss the sub-theme from global point of views,and consider the structure of society in the future.
A myriad of experts presenting exhibitions, conferences and open discussions.
A full range of specialists delve into specific aspects of the architect's intervention in society and the built environment. Global or regional, UIA Work programmes are structured according to six general themes:
1. Sustainable Architecture / 2. Architecture and Society / 3. Urbanization / 4. Habitat / 5. Cultural Identity / 6. Facilities
Oral Presentation: Hall-D5/D7, Room-G402/G409
Exhibition: Exhibition Hall
1. Sustainable Architecture
(Architecture for a Sustainable Future, Renewable Energy Sources)
2. Architecture and Society
(Architecture and Children, Architecture for All, Urban Settlement and Disaster)
3. Urbanization
(Intermediate Cities Urbanization and Development, Tourism,)
4. Habitat (Habitat)
5. Cultural Identity (Heritage, Spiritual Places)
6. Facilities (Educational and Cultural Spaces, Public Health)
Exhibition
Exhibition Hall: Associated with UIA, Work Programme,
Hall-B7: Member Section, Associations
Oral Presentation
The UIA2011 TOKYO Academic Programmes will provide a venue for the presentation of Research Papers, Design Works and Poster Session under the primary theme, “DESIGN 2050.” Especially Design Works is a new presentation at UIA2011 TOKYO.
The winners of the UIA2011 TOKYO Student Competition will make presentations of their proposals. Awards Ceremony will also take place after the presentations.
Representing the international community, 160 young architectural professionals and students will work together under the theme of “KIZUNA - agenda of Tokyo beyond 3.11 - ” to explore the new possibilities of architecture for the future.
Welcome Networking
This will be held on Day-1 prior to the Opening Ceremony. Attendants from around the world will be welcome in the most representative tower of downtown renewal project in Tokyo, where attendants may enjoy the panoramic view of the central Tokyo in the evening. Using state-of-the-art ICT devices, attendants will be welcome and networked to commemorate the events worldwide.
Reception: Ticket Counter Mori Tower 3F
Opening Ceremony
Awards Ceremony
A variety of awards will be presented, including the UIA Gold Medal (both Mr. Fumihiko MAKI and Mr. Tadao Ando have received this award), the Auguste Perret Prize, the Jean Tschumi Prize, along with various other awards and recognitions.
Closing Ceremony
UIA Council Meeting
UIA Assembly
10th ecobuild2011
33rd Japan Home & Building Show
For detailed information, please refer to the each button of symposium/workshop,exhibition, and collateral events at various venues.
