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‘Globalisation & the Architect’ debate at the RIBA at 6.30pm on Tuesday 25th May 2010

 

The RIBA and The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment are hosting a debate on Tuesday 25th May at the RIBA, 66 Portland Place, W1 at 6.30pm titled ‘Globalisation and the Architect’ - the role of the architect in global development practice and community sustainability.

From Masdar to Dongtan the rapidly expanding economies of the developing world are shaping new cities at unprecedented speed and scale. Western ‘starchitects’ and practices have been popular choices for signature buildings and masterplanning in both the Middle and Far East. Will the focus remain on imported approaches or will there be a shift in to more local solutions?

Joining Hank Dittmar, Chief Executive of the Prince’s Foundation, for this facilitated debate are: 

• ·         Robert Adam, architect and Director of ADAM Architecture, who has written widely on globalisation and challenges the norms of western-based approaches to design, planning and development. 

• ·         Peter Head, Director of ARUP, who is an engineer on the Dongtan project in China and will talk about designing a new city at speed - and whether a local approach can work in practise. 

• ·         Rory Stewart Executive Chair of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation will talk about how his charity is helping strengthen and regenerate the historic quarter of Kabul. 

The event is part of the RIBA’s International Dialogues: Architecture and Climate Change talks sponsored by Gleeds. 

Tickets cost £8.50 (£5.50 RIBA members, students, concessions).

For more information and to book tickets, go to http://www.architecture.com/WhatsOn/Home.aspx or leave a message on the RIBA Trust recorded booking line 020 7307 3699.