Ben van Berkel studied architecture at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, and at the Architectural Association in London receiving the AA Diploma.
Meet our Leading Walkers 4
All of them have something special to tell us, so we consider important to share with you, Walkers! Let’s continue with Ricard.
Symposium: MIES VAN DER ROHE – BARCELONA, 1929
On the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the reconstruction of the Barcelona Pavilion, the FundacióMies van der Rohe has organised a Lectures.
What New York Can Learn From Barcelona’s ‘Superblocks’
Imagine if streets were for strolling, intersections were for playing and cars were almost never allowed. It ‘winning back the streets for the people.
Making of BAW video
It was the first walk with which we began this adventure, so it was very special for us to start with this, our first promotional video baw!
BIENNIAL OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
From September 29th to October 1st, the Barcelona International Biennial of Landscape Architecture will be held at Palau de la Música Catalana.
Atelier Bow-Wow, OMA, and Amale Andraos Live From the 2016 Oslo Architecture Triennale
The curatorial Oslo Arch Triennale, After Belonging, argue, “is no longer something bound to one’s own space of residence, or to the territory of a nation.
The Responsive Cities Symposium
Next September 16th and 17th The speakers who will meet inBarcelona to discuss Advanced Urbanism at the Responsive Cities Symposium.
Gaudi walking tour
We are very proud about this review left by one of the last Walkers about our BARCELONA & GAUDI walking tour lead by Joan.
De Obra. Cerámica aplicada en la arquitectura.
La exposición tendrá lugar en el Museo del Diseño del 16 de septiembre de 2016 al 29 de enero de 2017 y mostrará una selección de trescientas piezas.
Top of the tree. Wooden skyscrapers.
THE five-storey pagoda of the Temple of the Flourishing Law in the Nara prefecture of Japan is one of the world’s oldest wooden buildings.
Gaudí’s Catalan shadow: the art of Josep Maria Jujol
The old man fiddled with the keys, peered rheumily in turn at three or four, then with a grunt chose one. The key slipped into the ornate ironwork keyhole.
The history of the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
The Mies Pavilion was one of the biggest attractions of the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. It was the seat of the German delegation and a symbol.
Meet our Leading Walkers 3
Today we continue sharing with you some more personal details about our guides. All of them have something special to tell us, so we consider important.
Renzo Piano to Lead Reconstruction Efforts Following Italian Earthquake
Italy’s prime minister has asked the architect Renzo Piano to play a leading role in reconstruction and disaster prevention following the earthquake.