On June 3 2022, the annual Rooftop Knowledge Day, organised by Rotterdamse Dakendagen, takes place. The full day programme exists of 3 distinctive parts, the last of which of which can be joined online from all around the world.

Programme

In the morning, we will start the day with a visit to the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk (9:30-11:30). Rotterdamse Dakendagen initiated this installation that connects rooftops in the city centre with a spectacular air bridge across the Coolsingel, and visitors can experience how innovative rooftop use can contribute to a brighter future for cities and city-dwellers worldwide.

After this visit, and with a  packed lunch in hand, participants will continue their day with one of our Lunch Workshops (12:00-13:00) taking place on various rooftops in the city centre.

The afternoon consists of plenary sessions at ‘The Podium’ (13:30-17:00), a temporary lookout platform on top of Het Nieuwe Instituut, serving as the Festival Heart of the Rotterdam Architecture Month ’22. The installation is designed by MVRDV, who also designed the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk together with Rotterdamse Dakendagen. Together with AIR (Architecture Institute Rotterdam) a programme full of international keynote speeches, panel discussions and the festive recognition of the Dakheld (Rooftop Hero) 2022, a prize rewarding the best rooftop initiative of the past year will be organised. The afternoon programme will focus on the four central ‘sensitive’ themes Rooftop Feeling (a neologism of the Dutch Dakgevoel), Green Rooftops, Public Space and Regulations. Read all about the themes

The Knowledge Day will be concluded with networking drinks so participants have the opportunity to get to know each other at a special rooftop location.

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