The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) today announces the internationally acclaimed architects who will feature in the upcoming series of RIBA + VitrA talks.
The RIBA + VitrA Talks create a platform for the global exchange of architectural ideas by bringing together internationally renowned voices.
Eduardo Souto de Moura, 10 December 2019, 7pm, £12/£6 member
Award-winning Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura will speak about recent projects in his office and the possibilities for an architecture that coexists with nature. More information here.
Dorte Mandrup, 28 January 2020, 7pm, £12/£6 member
Dorte Mandrup will focus on her studio’s hands-on approach to design and its commitment to improving the culture of architecture practice. More information here.
Yasmeen Lari, 18 February 2020, V&A Dundee, 6pm, £12/£10 concession
Yasmeen Lari will talk about her humanitarian work building zero-carbon structures with communities in disaster prone areas of Pakistan in what she calls ‘anti-architecture’. More information here.
UNStudio, 3 March 2020, UNIQ Hall Istanbul, 7pm
Founder of UNStudio, Ben van Berkel, will talk about some of the practice’s recently built works, future projects and new research. More information here.
For more information on the RIBA + VitrA talks, visit here.
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Notes to editors:
1. For further press information contact: Isabel Campbell, Isabel.Campbell@riba.org or +44 (0) 20 7307 5533
2. For further information about VitrA, please contact Caro Communications: Charlotte Young charlottey@carocommunications.com or Gabriel Rodriguez gabriel@carcommunications.com , 020 7713 9388
3. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Follow @RIBA on Twitter for regular updates
4. About VitrA: VitrA is part of the Eczacıbaşı Group, one of Turkey’s most prominent industrial groups. Founded in 1958, VitrA is Turkey’s leading bathroom manufacturer. In recent years VitrA has expanded into international markets and over 70% of VitrA’s total output is sold outside of Turkey. From 13 production facilities in Turkey, Germany, France and Russia, VitrA produces a full range of bathroom products including over 5 million pieces of sanitaryware along with complementary bathroom furniture, baths, brassware and bathroom accessories, which are distributed to over 75 countries on five continents. VitrA UK, based in Didcot Oxfordshire, has been supplying the UK bathroom market for over 25 years and is an active member of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association and the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI). vitrA.co.uk
5. The RIBA is grateful for the corporate support for this talk series. Please help us by acknowledging VitrA at @VitrABathrooms
