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THE INSTITUTE
Talk

Crafting Tomorrow: Riken Yamamoto’s Architectural Journey

Thursday, February 06, 2025, 6:00PM

NYUAD Campus, Conference Center

Past Event

Open to the Public

In this talk, Riken Yamamoto, 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, will explore the transformative power of architecture in shaping communities. He will discuss key themes such as sustainability, intergenerational living, human-centered design, and the integration of public and private spaces. Drawing from his diverse portfolio, Yamamoto will examine how architecture can address societal challenges like aging populations and disaster recovery while fostering cultural identity and community engagement. Highlighting innovative projects in education, public spaces, and housing, Yamamoto will share his vision of architecture as a tool for positive, lasting societal change. Speakers
  • Riken Yamamoto, Founder & Principal Architect of Riken Yamamoto & Field Shop, Recipient of the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize

In collaboration with

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation