The Barcam Architects Cafe #22 focuses on 'Floating Futures,' exploring innovative approaches to building on water. This networking event gathers architecture and urban planning professionals to delve into sustainable design. Discover leading examples and engage with prominent industry experts discussing challenges and opportunities in this specialized field.
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This monthly networking event for architecture and urban planning professionals focuses on the theme of 'building on water'. The September 2025 edition will explore the future of floating architecture, showcasing leading examples and discussing opportunities and challenges with industry experts.
The Barcam Architects Café, held on the first Thursday of every month, is a recurring networking event designed for professionals in architecture, urban planning, and project development. The edition on September 4, 2025, titled 'Floating Futures,' delves into the increasingly relevant field of building on water. This topic has seen significant experimentation globally, particularly in the Netherlands. The event will showcase leading examples of floating architecture and explore the possibilities, challenges, and future prospects of this innovative construction method. The panel discussion will feature insights from prominent figures in the field: Berend Strijland, a partner at NLÉ, known for the iconic Makoko Floating School in Lagos, Nigeria; Jelle Vedder from Bartels & Vedder, specialists in building on water; and Kaji But, CEO and owner of Sea Palace, Europe's largest floating restaurant. Attendees can engage with these experts to understand what is architecturally feasible on water and discuss the opportunities and future directions for this specialized area of design and construction.
Admission is free, and drinks and snacks are affordably priced. This event emphasizes accessibility and diversity. Registration is appreciated but not required.
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