The inaugural /Metropola event launches a new regional architecture platform dedicated to the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam. It facilitates dialogue on critical spatial challenges, focusing on the long-term future of the Western Port Area and the Noordzeekanaalgebied. Explore potential scenarios and policy alignments presented by leading experts and architects in this unique exhibition.
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The inaugural session of /Metropola, a new regional architecture platform for the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam. This event focuses on long-term explorations of the Western Port Area and the Noordzeekanaalgebied, presenting scenarios and discussing policy connections with local practice.
This event marks the launch of /Metropola, a new regional architecture platform initiated by ARCAM in collaboration with other architectural centers. It aims to facilitate dialogue on spatial challenges within the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam, such as Schiphol, the Amsterdam ports, and urban densification. This specific session delves into the long-term future of the Western Port Area and the Noordzeekanaalgebied, investigating potential scenarios and how policy visions align with practical realities. The program includes a lunch, presentations by William Stokman on policy and frameworks, Sebastian van Berkel on future scenarios from the NL2100 IJmond project, and Architects in Residence 2025 (BOOM Landscape, NEW ENVIRONMENTS & Taller Architects) discussing risks and opportunities for the Western Port Area. Interactive round table discussions will follow, covering landscape, urban development, and the built environment.
This meeting is intended for professionals and stakeholders in spatial development, architecture, and policy. Registration is required via a provided form. Further inquiries can be directed to program maker Daphne Bouman via email.
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