The jury chose to award the prize to the Dutch presentation because of its serious and high quality content, showcasing work by distinguished Dutch architecture offices, and its clever exhibition design by Dutch designer Daan Bakker of DAF-Architects, including an innovative use of sustainable materials.
During the SICIW, high-ranking Shanghai government officials visited the exhibition several times, bringing different colleagues each time. At the end of each day, the green terrace of the Dutch pavilion became the liveliest spot of the SICIW exhibition grounds. More pictures, information and daily news on the Dutch Design Works website.
Architecture and Public Space
The Architecture and Public Space presentation highlighted how Dutch designers contribute to the design of public space, on various scales, from urban planning to street furniture. How to accommodate traffic and city residents, commercial and public interests as well as personal contact and large-scale gatherings are key concerns. In the context of China’s explosive urbanisation, the design of public space has become a highly topical issue.
The presentation showcased work by 15 prominent Dutch architecture and design agencies (AIM-Achitecture, Alliance-NL (Tekton Architects, Archipelontwerpers, OKRA Landscape Architects), Jo Coenen & Co Architects, KCAP Architects&Planners, KOW Architecture, KuiperCompagnons, MVRDV, NITA Design Group, NL Architects, SeARCH, UNStudio, VenhoevenCS Architects, Wiel Arets Architects, XML Architecture Research Urbanism, and industrial design agency npk design).
The show was part of the DutchDFA Programme, which was launched earlier this year.
