Urban Lunch #156: Craft and Materiality

Urban Lunch Event: Exploring Materiality in Architecture

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Location: Auditorium KBR, Boulevard de l’Empereur 2, 1000 Brussels
Time: 11:30 AM

Urban invites you to join the upcoming Urban Lunch, a thought-provoking session focusing on the theme of “Materiality” in architecture. This event, scheduled for September 18, 2024, at 11:30 AM, will delve into the growing relevance of materiality as architecture navigates the evolving landscape shaped by digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).

Event Highlights:

• Introduction to Materiality as a Central Theme for Urban in 2024
  Guy Conde-Reis, Urban’s Cultural Strategy Coordinator, will open the discussion by exploring the significance of materiality, bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and the digital frontier.

• Materiality and Heritage: Insights from the Musée d’Ixelles Collection
  Anne Malmendier, a doctoral candidate in Social Sciences at LAMC-ULB, will provide reflections on how materiality intersects with heritage, drawing from the rich collection of the Musée d’Ixelles.

• Craftsmanship: A European Challenge
  Attendees will view a 6-minute film by Mad’in Europe, a member of the World Crafts Council Europe, highlighting the importance of craftsmanship in the European context.

• AI in Architecture: Foe or Friend?
  David Erkan (ULB) and Jean-Louis Decoster (LGDC) will engage in a stimulating debate on the role of AI in architecture, examining whether it serves as an adversary or an ally in the quest for materiality.

• Material Assembly: A Preview of Archiweek 2024
  Hedwig van der Linden (Dérive + Technische Universiteit Delf) and Myriem Saoud (esque – ULB), curators of Archiweek 2024, will offer a sneak peek into the theme of “Material Assembly,” setting the stage for the upcoming architectural week.

Schedule:

• Reception: 11:30 AM
• Lunch: 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
• Conferences and Debates: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

This event promises a rich exchange of ideas, bringing together experts to explore the intersection of tradition, technology, and the future of architecture. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this insightful dialogue.