Success stories are interesting, but let’s face it: the real magic unfolds when blunders spice things up, making someone’s journey both entertaining and inspiring. The goal of this evening is to laugh together, give the speakers a standing ovation for their bravery and learn from each other’s mistakes.
Note: this event is in English
The program
19:00 – 19:30 Doors open
19:30 – 21:00 Presentations and Q&A
21:00 – 22:30 Drinks & networking (last round at 22:00)
Speakers
- Ferry in ‘t Veld is an architect and one of the two founders of Studio Architectuur MAKEN. Since 2016, he has been working with co-founder Nina Aalbers to renew the construction chain towards a truly sustainable built environment. The firm is committed to a future where circular building is natural, with attention to the beauty of sustainability and the sustainability of beauty.
- As co-founder of NUDUS and an architect and urban planner himself, Tim Brans integrates various scales of design, prioritizing user experience and responsible engagement with both people and nature. He currently leads the large-scale renovation and transformation of the Palace of Justice in The Hague.
- Willem van Genugten is sustainable business developer of the CARBONLAB, an initiative launched by GROUP A. This think tank investigates how they can concretely reduce the CO2 footprint of design proposals, by focusing on developing and applying knowledge of technologies, materials, (anticipating) regulations and incentives.
- Jeroen Dirckx is architect and partner at KCAP Architects&Planners, a globally renowned urbanism, architecture and landscape design firm. With offices in Rotterdam, Zürich, Paris and Shanghai, KCAP specializes in caring for the lifecycle and transformation processes of buildings, neighborhoods and urban regions.
Moderator
This edition of FuckUp Nights is moderated by Nadia Troeman, Program Manager at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam (NL). With a design background, she has developed a rich experience in establishing networks between professionals and broader creative audiences. Whether they take place locally or abroad, her programmes are cantered around content, are visitor-focused, and are developed in collaboration with diverse partners and communities. She values the moments when great stories of design practice and Fuck Ups alike are uncovered and shared.