Architecture of Consequence
Architecture of Consequence is the NAI’s innovation agenda. Architecture can play a part in formulating solutions to widespread global problems, and help to build a more sustainable future. By presenting inspiring examples, maintaining a web discussion platform, an initiative for a national and international matchmaking programme, travelling exhibitions and many lectures. Read about the latest developments on www.architectureofconsequence.nl.
ARCHITECTURE OF CONSEQUENCE: THE BOOK
The NAI in your pocket: UAR
The NAI is on the leading edge of augmented reality developments with the launch of the free mobile architecture application UAR. It fulfils the ambition to make the collection available outside the museum. UAR uses text, (3D) graphics and film to inform about the built environment. UAR displays the city as it was, will be and could have been. It has rapidly become a platform to which many parties are contributing. UAR is now available in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The Hague and Utrecht will follow in early 2011. The end of 2010 establishes the number of 30.000 UAR users.
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NAI exhibitions
Early 2010 the NAI exhibited the Disputed City, Architecture of Consequence and the overview of 10 x Europan. Visitors to the Disputed City could judge 40 disputed designs, illustrated with scale models from the NAI archives, and vote whether they would deserve a presentation in the new permanent exhibition City of Holland. After Sao Paulo and Moscow the travelling exhibition Architecture of Consequence, showing work of 24 Dutch architectural firms, came to the NAI itself, to emphasize the message. 10 x Europan showed 20 years of competition plus the results of the latest contest.
DISPUTED CITY
Photo: Mike Bink
NAI Platform
After the museum closed in June, the NAI platform continued, with the Schieblock in Rotterdam as its temporary location. We organized 31 activities, from lectures, debates and master classes to showing films. The 7 key themes of the Architecture of Consequence innovation agenda were enhanced and explored in depth. Highlights of 2010 were the Rotterdam election debate in February (190 visitors) in the NAI and architect Peter Zumthor’s lecture (1.527 visitors) in De Doelen concert venue.
LECTURE PETER ZUMTHOR, DE DOELEN
Photo: Maarten Vromans
NAI international
With a full international programme we aim at sharing knowledge and intensifying networks in the interest of the (Dutch) architecture.
Our contribution to the Venice Biennale was a highlight.
The NAI Matchmaking programme repositions Dutch expertise for the Chinese and Indian urban transformations. We join local architects and project developers to Dutch architects in order to formulate projects that will be developed and executed in the future. In both countries the programme focuses on housing strategies.
VACANT NL – VENICE BIENNALE
Photo: Rob ‘t Hart
NAI matchmaking
Matchmaking links Dutch architects to architectural assignments. At the end of 2010 we launched the NAI Studio for Unsolicited Architecture, a fertile breeding ground for valuable design concepts and good plans that often stay on the back burner. We adopt promising projects and prepare them for the market.
On the international side we invited VANKE, one of the biggest Chinese housing developers. During this visit VANKE was introduced to Dutch landscape architects.
FLOATING GARDENS - OKRA
NAI interactive
Digital NAI made a technological leap forward in 2010. We launched the collection search-interface Archivista on the website. NAI’s collection can now be searched on line. Besides developing its own website, the NAI is becoming increasingly active on other web platforms. For example: NAI has 3500 fans on Facebook, over 500 visitorphotographs have been posted in the NAI Flickr pool and the NAI itself is contributing to this photograph collection by opening its own collection channel. Keep track on all developments on www.NAI.nl.
WEBSITE NAI
The NAI network
Thanks to its versatility the NAI has a large network of cooperating organizations. They come from the museum world, education, the heritage sector, and the property and construction industries. There are also trade associations and government agencies. The network is national and international. Cooperation takes place in many forms: presentations, education, research, market expansion, cultural exchanges and publications. The NAI also provides support to initiatives that have been developed elsewhere. Finally the NAI is a much sought after consultant in the Netherlands and internationally.
NEW YEAR’S TOAST 2010
Photo: Lizzy Kalisvaart
NAI partners
The NAI considers itself fortunate with the help from many organizations. For years, the most important one has been the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW). The Ministries of Infrastructure & the Environment, Foreign Affairs and Economic Affairs, all offer considerable contributions; the City of Rotterdam supports the renovation. Substantial aid is received from the private sector. The BankGiro Loterij, NAI Circle, the housing associations Ymere and ComWonen, developers MAB Development, Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling, OVG and AM and Sika building products are of inestimable value. DPI Animation House and GAR are committed to UAR and many others have contributed to our activities.
NAI Circle and Friends
The NAI Circle is an active, informal circle of 65 contacts with important positions in construction. It reinforces ties with the industry and promotes knowledge and love for architecture. The NAI Circle is very involved in the NAI and supports it in many ways, e.g. the creation of the new permanent exhibition. The Friends of the NAI fosters interest in and knowledge of architecture. In 2010 excursions to Nijmegen, Almere, the Ruhr and China were organized and all friends received a new NAI File: The library of the future and previews of exhibitions.
CIRCLE EXCURSION ROTTERDAM
Photo: Maritta Hindriks