What role plays nightlife in a vibrant urban city culture?

During the Rotterdam Architecture Month, The International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR), presents NIGHT VISION: an evening programme in which we will compose multiple answers to the above question.

A lively night equals a safe night and is thus essential for an inclusive and accessible city. Increasing real estate speculation, gentrification and a zero-tolerance policy has influenced nightlife and pushed it to the periphery of our cities, ultimately resulting in the increasing marginalization of the night and its culture.

How did the architecture of the night develop, and what does this mean for the accessibility and inclusivity of our built environment and city life in general? How can the night become a core part of the city (again)?

NIGHT VISION approaches the Night from different angles: The Architecture of the night and her clubs the relation between body and city, collective consciousness and queerness in the city.

In a panel discussion, thinkers, architects, and other actors from night culture will examine the role of the night in the city. Performances are presented by Superwow Agency. The evening is moderated by Hasna El Maroudi (Lilith Magazine).

Practical info

This event takes place on the Pink Podium on top of the roof of Het Nieuwe Instituut, Festival Heart of the Rotterdam Architecture Month ’22. Reserve your free tickets through the ticketlink. Upon arrival, go to the RA Month information desk to be directed towards The Podium.

Please note: The Podium has no roofing, therefore take into account the weather conditions. Protect yourself from the heat and sun by putting on sunscreen, wearing headgear, using a (sun) umbrella and/or bring some extra water. Protect yourself from wind, cold and possibly a drop of rain by bringing extra warm clothing and an umbrella. In case of bad weather, the programme will be moved to the Auditorium on the ground floor of Het Nieuwe Instituut.

Speakers

David Mulder van der Vegt (XML architecture research urbanism), Yessica Deira, Colin Keays and Hasna El Maroudi (Moderator).