Rem Koolhas

Architect, Pritzker award winner

German

English

German

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Netherlands

Ámsterdam

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Specific topics

arts

Creative thinking

design

economic growth

future of work

out of the box

peak performance

performance

retail

teamwork

About the Expert

Who Is Rem Koolhaas?

Rem Koolhaas is one of the most influential architects and urban thinkers of recent decades. Founder of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) and its conceptual branch AMO, Koolhaas is known for his critical, analytic approach to contemporary architecture and urbanism. As a professor at Harvard University, he leads the “Project on the City,” a research program focused on shifting urban conditions worldwide. His landmark book, *S,M,L,XL*, offers an in-depth exploration of the relationships between architecture and modern society.

What is his Background?

Since founding OMA in 1975 with Elia and Zoe Zenghelis and Madelon Vriesendorp, Rem Koolhaas has set new standards in contemporary architecture with projects that redefine urban design. Notable works include the Seattle Central Library, the campus center at Illinois Institute of Technology, and the Casa da Música in Porto, which the New York Times recognized as one of the world’s foremost concert halls. Projects such as the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing embody Koolhaas’s exploration of large-scale architecture, focusing on the interaction between space and culture. His work with AMO includes projects for the European Commission and cultural studies in the Middle East. Internationally celebrated, Koolhaas has been honored with the Pritzker Architecture Prize (2000) and the RIBA Gold Medal (2004), establishing him as a pioneer in global architectural thought and innovation.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

Rem Koolhaas’s lectures offer profound insights into the relationship between built structures, human behavior, commerce, and culture. With a critical and multidisciplinary approach, he explores urban changes and the role of architecture in today’s society, covering topics from preservation to the dynamics of consumption and rapid urbanization in regions like the Gulf. His presentations provide audiences with transformative perspectives on the future of cities, encouraging them to question and understand architecture’s impact on the social fabric.

Selection of Conferences

Architecture in the Age of Globalization

An exploration of how modern architecture must adapt to the demands of an increasingly globalized society. Koolhaas addresses themes such as massive urbanization, the role of design in cultural representation, and the need for sustainable structures that respond to new social and economic dynamics.

The Impact of Consumption on Architecture and Urban Life

Through research and real-world examples, Koolhaas examines how consumerism and commerce shape cities and urban structures. From shopping centers to high-tech projects, he analyzes consumption as a driving force in urban design and transformation.

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