September: a month full of activities at the Schouwburgplein!

09/2012 | newsletter | West 8 Urban Design & Landscape Architecture

The Schouwburgplein, one of West 8’s earlier works and currently undergoing a revitalisation, has a largely unknown historical context. Appearing as a strong industrial design, the square refers to various elements of the history of Rotterdam, especially its harbours, truly puts itself as the heart of Rotterdam.

During September, many events took place at the Schouwburgplein. Starting with a ballet performance by Scapino on the 6th, the square became the centre stage for a series of activities. Soon after, it was followed with hot-air balloons and an orchestra concert for the Gergiev Festival, and the World Port Days which celebrated the maritime history of Rotterdam. Currently the square has been taken over by exhibitions.

Once again the Schouwburgplein truly belongs to the citizens. Together with an appointed square manager, West 8 hopes to bring the festivities back to the square.

more information: September: a month full of activities at the Schouwburgplein!

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    West 8's architect Juan Figueroa Calero to speak on 'Second Nature' at the IFLA Americas Region Conference "Borders: Landscapes on the Alert"on the 18th of October. read more

  • West 8 in two events at MoMa

    West 8 to particpate in two events at the MoMa, the exhibition 9+1 ways of being political: 50 years for political statements in architecture & urban design, and in the symposium "The Child in the City of Play", part of another exhibition. read more

  • West 8 to present Cronenburgh during the annual Architectural Debate, The Netherlands

    Edzo Bindels will present Cronenburgh, ie Loenen aan de Vecht, during the Architectural debate on how to aim for quality in the present age of hit-and-run. The architectural Debate will take place on the 27th of September in het Parkgebouw, Rijssen. read more

  • West 8 to join panel at National ASLA Conference

    Jamie Masly Larson, principal of West 8 New York, to partake in the panel "Getting to the 99%: Tools for Innovating the Usual Public Meeting", at the National ASLA Conference. The panel will discuss the importance of public outreach in your design process. The conference will take place on the 1st of October. read more

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