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Looking over the Fence: Guided Tour & Exhibition Opening Event in Amsterdam Exploring Urban Futures

Delve into speculative student projects from the Academy of Architecture Amsterdam reimagining urban voids and city landscapes.

This special event in Amsterdam introduces "Looking Over The Fence," a traveling exhibition by students from the Academy of Architecture. Join a guided tour to explore nine speculative projects that reimagine the potential of urban voids globally. Discover innovative architectural approaches to housing and green spaces, offering insights into shaping collective urban futures.

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Exhibition summary

This event marks the opening of 'Looking Over The Fence,' a traveling exhibition by the Academy of Architecture Amsterdam exploring the potential of urban voids. Visitors can join a guided tour to delve into speculative student projects that reimagine urban futures globally.

Curatorial context

The 'Looking Over The Fence Opening Event: Guided Tour' introduces the traveling exhibition 'Looking Over The Fence,' organized by students of the Academy of Architecture Amsterdam. This exhibition delves into the hidden potential of urban voids, presenting nine speculative student projects that investigate these spaces from Amsterdam to Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin and beyond. The guided tour provides an in-depth look at the semester's ideas and discussions, offering insights into the individual projects, their methodologies, and the critical questions they raise about urban voids, housing pressures, and the integration of green spaces within cities. The exhibition showcases the creative endeavors of students from the Academy of Architecture Amsterdam and the Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague. Curated by Minnari Lee and Jolene Lee, with production support from several students and graphic design by Jolene Lee, the exhibition's title is inspired by Samia Henni's book 'Deserts Are Not Empty.' The event promises an engaging exploration of how collective urban futures can be negotiated and reimagined through innovative architectural thinking.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission is free for this event, but registration is mandatory. Visitors are encouraged to sign up via the provided RSVP link. The venue, Arcam, is wheelchair accessible with elevator access and an accessible restroom.

Looking over the Fence Opening Event: Guided Tour key exhibition facts

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 10, 2026 – May 3, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Featuring student projects by Azado Abdien, Evaline Vink, Jan Olde Loohuis, Jordi Doomen, Juliet Manrho, Laas Sharaf, Lloyd van Pelt, Michael Kleszczewski, Sini Huttunen, Tessa Paulus from the Academy of Architecture Amsterdam; and Ari Rohde, Lara Göbel, Odysseas Tsompanoglou from the Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague. Curated by Minnari Lee and Jolene Lee.
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