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Visit Architect at Work Kortrijk 2023 on 11 & 12 May, under the theme Super Skin
18 avril 2023
ARCHITECT@WORK Kortrijk
Super Skin is a theme that contains multiple facets. Of course, one immediately thinks of the outer skin of buildings, but the theme goes much further than this. For instance, Super Skin is not just something that only applies outside, numerous interior finishes can also have a Super Skin finishing.
This theme is about using nothing but high-quality, innovative and sustainable materials, systems and processes that meet the highest demands of architects and designers. And, of course, Super Skin embraces all possible new technologies that can meet the ever-increasing expectations, whether in the construction itself, in spatial planning or in product design.
Other familiar fringe events include materials exhibition MaterialDistrict, Theoria's bookshop and photo exhibition Images by DAPh. Special novelties this edition include the art installation HYLE SQUARE-22.1 by Dutchman Jochem Esser, out-of-the-box concepts under the heading INSTALLATION by FEBE and a look at Howest's unique architecture course Built Environment.
Almost 300 exhibitors with innovative solutions are already a good reason to come down to Kortrijk Xpo on 11 and 12 May. Yet again this year, the versatile seminar programme is a great added value. What to expect? We would like to give you a brief overview.
ART by Jochem Esser
Seminars in the spotlight
Most seminars are presented in Dutch
THURSDAY 11 MAY
11:00 Earth as a second skin
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14:00 Some lessons Learned about Facades (ENG)
Tae Young Yoon - Snøhetta
KBKW
16:00 Design meets Digital. Past, future and beyond (ENG)
AiNB
17:30 Young Wolves' view - Young architects, their ambitions and expectations
Orde van Architecten - Vlaamse Raad
FRIDAY 12 MAY
11:00 Nature-inclusive building
NAV
14:00 "AWE!" welkom in het tijdperk van de verstommingseconomie
Herman Konings - Trendwatcher
16:00 Skins in Extreme Environments (ENG)
Xavier De Kestelier - global Head of Design at Hassell
17:30 Ceramic House
Wessel van Beerendonk - Studio RAP
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Networking takes centre stage
As always, ARCHITECT@WORK makes plenty of room for connecting and networking. The organisation will provide free catering in the lounge and corridors. After all, having a drink and a bite to eat makes things talk even more smoothly. Everything you need to meet colleagues and make new contacts, inspired by hundreds of innovations from the sector.
Practical
ARCHITECT@WORK 2023 takes place on 11 and 12 May, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each time, in Kortrijk Xpo. More info at www.architectatwork.be, via belgium@architectatwork.com or by calling 056/24.11.04.
Get free access to the event?
Go through pre-registration via the website, using the code mentioned on your invitation. If you don't have a code yet, send an email to kortrijk@architectatwork.be. We will be happy to help you.