‘Super Skin’ is the focus of ARCHITECT@WORK in Rotterdam

At ARCHITECT@WORK, taking place on September 11 and 12 at Rotterdam Ahoy, there is a special focus on high-quality finishes for façades and interiors: among the many exhibitors, in the materials exhibition, in the photo exhibition, and in the talks program put together by Architectenweb. Speakers at the event include Dirk Somers (Bovenbouw) and Caro van de Venne (Nudus).

ARCHITECT@WORK is alternately organized in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. After last year's edition at the Hembrugterrein, ARCHITECT@WORK now returns to Ahoy Rotterdam for its tenth edition there.

This time, the theme is ‘Super Skin,’ which, in addition to the speakers’ program, is also reflected in the materials exhibition by MaterialDistrict, in the photo exhibition by Dutch Architecture Photographers (DAPh), and in the project exhibition by World-Architects.com.

But most importantly, of course, are the exhibitors who showcase their innovations in the well-known compact stands at the event. As in previous editions, two hundred exhibitors are again presenting their novelties. Among many exhibitors, ‘super skins’ can be found: from particularly durable façade claddings to interior finishes with exceptional performance.

On the first day of the event, Wednesday, September 11, architect Dirk Somers from Bovenbouw will speak at 2:30 PM about his relationship with façades. He will do so using historical examples and contemporary projects.

On the second day of ARCHITECT@WORK, Thursday, September 12, architect Caro van de Venne from Nudus will talk about how circularity plays an increasingly significant role in their work. For example, in the renovation and expansion of the Palace of Justice in The Hague, the existing natural stone façade panels are removed, processed with a waterjet, and then reinstalled in a different way. The glass in the façade is also reused in the new glass for the courthouse. The firm enjoys pushing boundaries.

Other speakers at the event include landscape architect Marjan Ketner (Copijn Landscape Architects), architect Jan Nauta (Studio Nauta), architect Ron Bakker (PLP Architecture), and architect Don Murphy (VMX Architects).

ARCHITECT@WORK takes place on September 11 and 12 in Rotterdam Ahoy, both days from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more information, visit www.architectatwork.nl.

ARCHITECT@WORK is organized in a hybrid format. The seminars can also be followed via a livestream. The presented novelties are also available online. And online, appointments can be scheduled with the exhibitors. “Because that's still the best part,” says Anne-Laure van de Ginste of ARCHITECT@WORK: “To experience it live and really engage in conversation with each other again!”