Lecture at the Department of Architecture of Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Bernd Upmeyer spoke about “Unfinishedness in Architecture and Urbanism” as part of the lecture series “Mosaic”. Martin Margiela´s unfinished trousers and tops from his game-changing fashion show of 1989, photo by Jean-Claude Coutausse Title: Unfinishedness in Architecture and Urbanism Date: November […]
On March 28, Bernd Upmeyer spoke about BOARD’s research project “Co-Residence: “Habiter en Grand”” at the International Symposium “Learning from Sharing” at the Department of Architecture and Urban Studies of the Polytechnic University of Milan. He furthermore took part in the debates and roundtable discussions with local guests and the participants of the symposium during […]
On June 6, Bernd Upmeyer spoke about the work of BOARD at the Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design in Kiel, Germany. The lecture took place in the “Kesselhaus”, Legienstraße 35, 24103 Kiel, Germany. Title: The Work of BOARD Date: June 6, 2023 Type: Lecture Organizer: Department of Spatial Strategies, Muthesius University of Fine […]
At BOARD’s office in Rotterdam On November 7, 2022, Bernd Upmeyer presented the office to the Department of Urban Design of the University of Kassel. The presentation was part of the department’s excursion to Rotterdam, visiting projects and offices. Title: Office presentation Date: November 7, 2022 Type: Presentation Organizer: Department of Urban Design of University […]
“Unfinished” Tower of Babel, biblical myth, Old Testament Painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1563 On September 27, Bernd Upmeyer presented his teaching programme for the winter term 2021/22 at the Peter Behrens School of Arts in Düsseldorf. Title: Unfinished Urbanism Date: September 27, 2021 Type: Presentation Organizer: Peter Behrens School of Arts, University of […]
On November 26, Bernd Upmeyer discussed BOARD’s new project called “Stronger than Time”, which has been described by the media as the most significant urban development project in the recent history of the city, at a public participation event in Quakenbrück, Germany with the city’s citizens. The event took place at the local town hall. […]
On August 26, Bernd Upmeyer presented BOARD’s prize-winning urban design project “Stronger than Time” to the public. Title: Stronger than Time Date: August 26, 2019 Type: Public Presentation Organizer: Quakenbrück Town Hall Location: Quakenbrück, Germany
A Floating theatre on the river Spree in Berlin On May 23, Bernd Upmeyer spoke about the design of objects in the landscape at the Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Environment- and Town Planning of the Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Science. The projects he presented included Mirador del Palmeral, Atree?, A Unique Moment, and Ivry Square. […]
In September 2016, Bernd Upmeyer has been interviewed by Yale University Radio about his current projects. The interview was made by Brainard Carey on September 16 and can be listened here. Title: Projects of BOARD Date: September, 2016 Type: Radio interview Organizer: Yale University Radio Location: New Haven, Connecticut, US
Photo: Luka Bošković, @Luka Bošković On May 29, 2016 Bernd Upmeyer took part in a debate about the Project Solana Ulcinj, Montenegro’s contribution to the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale. The debate took place in Montenegro’s pavilion in Venice. Event: Reporting from Montenegro Symposium Title: Solana Ulcinj Date: May, 2016 Type: Debate Organizer: Montenegrin Ministry of […]
Photo by Bart Lootsma On February 12, 2016 Bernd Upmeyer talked about his magazine MONU at a symposium called “The Brief” in Ulcinj, Montenegro. The event was related to Montenegro’s contribution to the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale. Event: The Brief Title: MONU Magazine Date: February, 2016 Type: Lecture Organizer: Montenegrin Ministry of Tourism and Sustainable […]
The Lucky Monument, Piazza del Duomo, Florence – if UNESCO had existed in 1059, Image by BOARD’s collaborator STAR strategies + architecture, ©STAR On January 26, Bernd Upmeyer spoke about the meaning of sustainability when it comes to historic and cultural urban landscapes in contemporary urban development processes. The lecture took place at the Faculty […]
Bernd Upmeyer speaks about his recently published book “Binational Urbanism – On the Road to Paradise” at the West Gallery in Den Haag on August 15, 2015 at 14:00. Event: Home & Away #8: The Longing Title: Binational Urbanism – On the Road to Paradise Date: August 15, 2015 Type: Lecture Organizer: West Gallery Location: […]
Bernd Upmeyer was invited to present his book “Binational Urbanism – On the Road to Paradise” at the 10 year anniversary of the Amsterdam-based publishing house trancityxvaliz. Title: Binational Urbanism – On the Road to Paradise Date: September 11, 2015 Type: Book presentation Organizer: Publishing house trancityxvaliz Location: Seinwezen, Haarlem, The Netherlands
Bernd Upmeyer spoke about MONU Magazine at the Self Publishing Fair Libros Mutantes in Madrid on Saturday, 25 April 2015. Libros Mutantes took place from 24-26 April 2015 at the Contemporary Art Center La Casa Encendida celebrating its sixth edition. The program included lectures, workshops and a three-day international self-publishing Fair. MONU Magazine was selected […]
BOARD (BOARD + STAR + ELIOTH + LYN Capital) participated at the Seminar “Qualité et Innovations Architecturales et Urbaines” (Architectural and Urban Qualities and Innovations) at the AIGP – Atelier International du Grand Paris at the Palais de Tokyo, on March 6. The presentation entitled “Tabous autour du Logement; Parlons en” (Taboos around Housing; Let’s […]
On Friday July 12, Bernd Upmeyer spoke about the work of BOARD in Gdansk, Poland. He furthermore took part in a debate that discussed the situation and future of the city of Gdansk. Both events were part of the OSSA2013 GDAŃSK workshop that was organized by the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts, the Gdańsk University […]
On Friday, March 22, the fifteen multi-disciplinary teams of the Atelier International du Grand Paris (AIGP) presented their studies on the theme “Habiter le Grand Paris” at the Cité Internationale in Paris. Beatriz Ramo, leader of BOARD’s group, discussed the topic with Winy Maas and Dominique Perrault, among others. Title: Habiter le Grand Paris Date: […]
Strelka’s Urban Studies Session Bernd Upmeyer talks about the concept and practice of MONU Magazine on Urbanism at the Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design in Moscow on January 30, 2013. He furthermore participates in a discussion about architecture, urbanism and media at Strelka’s Urban Studies Session together with Anastasia Smirnova (Strelka), Nicolai Ouroussoff […]
Bernd Upmeyer spoke about the beginnings of MONU Magazine on Urbanism during the Milan Design Week 2011. Title: MONU Date: April 15, 2011 Type: Lecture Organizer: aMAZElab Location: Milan, Italy
On February 10, 2011 MONU Magazine organized a debate entitled “Most Valuable Urbanism Debate” that aimed to find out what distinguishes a bad Dutch city from a good Dutch city, and what role architects and urban designers play in the production of valuable urbanism. Excerpts of this debate were published in MONU #14. The debate […]
Bernd Upmeyer lectured about the work of BOARD and the “E80” research project at the HafenCity University Hamburg on May 25, 2010, 19:00. Event: Guest lecture Title: Work of BOARD and E80 research study Date: May 25, 2010 Type: Lecture Organizer: Hafencity University Hamburg, Department Urban Design Location: Hamburg, Germany