Following the phenomenally successful launch in London last year, World Architecture Day returns for a second bite of the apple. And this time it's big. Taking place in New York over 3 days, WAD 13 brings together the most illustrious architects, planners, engineers, developers and designers from all four corners of the globe to exchange ideas, showcase innovative, award-winning work and discuss new business ventures.

Working in partnership with the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY), World Architecture News will be hosting a flexible programme of events centred around the past, present and future of international architecture. Through a unique mix of building tours, presentations, debates and workshops, we'll be exploring previous successes, current challenges and asking perhaps the most important question: where is architecture going in the future?

Set against the backdrop of Archtober, a month-long celebration of New York's architecture and design, our summit kicks off on Sunday 06 October. Throughout the day, we'll be looking back at the city's architecture with tours of Manhattan's most iconic buildings - giving attendees the chance to reflect on how these landmarks have helped shape the dramatic cityscape we have today.

Monday 07 October sees the official celebration of World Architecture Day. Our agenda promises a lively mix of presentations, debate and keynote addresses from the world's leading architects, developers and engineers. The focus of our discussions will be on the proposition Towards eight billion: housing the next generation. As populations swell and space is at an increasing premium, we'll be looking at residential initiatives and alternative typologies that push the boundaries of design; spaces that rethink our relationship with the environment and deliver sustainable, cost-effective solutions to the current global housing crisis. The day ends with an evening reception celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Center for Architecture, one of the world's most vibrant cultural institutions and home to AIANY.

Our summit draws to a close on Tuesday 08 October. With a focus on the future of architecture and engineering, we'll be visiting a selection of studios and practices around Manhattan to discuss the latest developments and innovations. From intelligent facades and smart materials to advances in manufacture and cutting-edge technologies, our workshops are intended to promote visionary ideas that will help revolutionise the way we design, construct and realise buildings.

Sunday 06 October

Please note: ALL spaces on building tours MUST be pre-booked. If you have not yet done so, registration closes on the evening Thursday 3rd October, 18.00 (GMT). Please contact [email protected] to book your place.

11:00	The Standard Highline Guide: Ennead
11:00	The Morgan Library Guide: The Morgan Library
13:00	The New York Times Building (fully booked) Guide: Thornton Tomasetti
14:00	The New York Times Building (fully booked) Guide: Thornton Tomasetti
14:00	The Lincoln Center Guide: DS+R
15:00	Via Verde (fully booked) Guide: Grimshaw
16:00	The Highline Guide: DS+R
16:00	WTC - 9/11 Memorial (fully booked) Guide: Snøhetta
18:00	The Highline Guide: L'Observatoire International
	The Hearst Tower Guide: The Hearst Tower Corporation Please note that this tour will take place on Tuesday 08 October at 14:00

Some tours may be subject to change

Monday 07 October

Towards eight billion; Housing the next generation.

World leading architects, developers, engineers and city officials gather for a crucial summit challenged withexamining a range of ground breaking initiatives that could provide a key to sustainably housing the world’snext billion people.

 

08:00	Coffee and registration Peter Murray, Chair and Master of Ceremonies
08:45	Welcome speech and introduction WAN, AIA NY Jill Lerner
09:00	Keynote speech: Jay Cross, Related Companies
09:20	Discussion around the Center for Architecture Rick Bell, AIA
09:45	Presentation: 'Pre-fabricating Skyscrapers: the way forward or fast track to failure?' Anthony Wood Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat
10:00	Panel discussion: 'How can architects maintain the integrity of our Urban Habitats against the tide of volume?' Host: Antony Wood, Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat Panel: Vishaan Chakrabarti, Eric Wittner, Hani Rashid
10:45	Refreshments
11:00	Presentation: 'The Green Way' Andrew Whalley, Grimshaw
11:15	Panel discussion: 'Regional influences in housing' Panel: Erez Ella, Lourenco Gimenes, Daniel Sundlin, Julian Weyer
12:00	Presentation: 'Boréal' Michel Bertreux
12:15	Panel discussion: 'Affordable housing, the big issue' Host: Sharon McHugh, World Architecture News & Architect Panel: Andrew Bernheimer, Michel Bertreux, David Farnsworth
13:00	Lunch
13:45	Keynote speech: Craig Dykers, Snøhetta
14:00	Presentation: 'Fixing the Favelas' Elisabete Franca, Studio2E-IdeiasUrbanas
14:15	Panel discussion: 'Slums, the options' Host: Richard Coleman, World Architecture News Panel: Elisabete Franca, Christina Seilern, Martha Thorne
15:00	Refreshments
15:15	Presentation: 'Floating Homes' Koen Olthuis, Waterstudio
15:30	Panel discussion: 'Building on Water' Host: Brian Kilkelly, World Cities Network Panel: Neeraj Bhatia, Koen Olthuis, Doug Suisman
16:15	Panel discussion: 'Practical Utopias' Host: Jill Lerner, KPF and AIA Panel: Mustafa Abadan, Ashok Raiji, Johnathan Soloman
17:00	Keynote speech: Daniel Libeskind, Studio Daniel Libeskind
17:15	A Toast to 10 years of The Center for Architecture: Richard Coleman
17:45	World Architecture Day evening Reception hosted by Duravit WAN Residential Award 2013 winner announcement

  

Tuesday 08 October

Please note: All workshops take place simultaneously from 09.00 - 12.30, followed by lunch. ALL spaces on workshops MUST be pre-booked. If you have not yet done so, registration closes on the evening Thursday 3rd October, 18.00 (GMT). Please contact [email protected] to book your place.

Please see HERE for a list of workshops

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