Talks

Book a lecture about architecture and urbanism in the Netherlands, presented by architecture journalist Anneke Bokern, architect and lecturer Paul Vlok or another expert from the architour team!

Talks can be booked separately or as part of a guided tour, in English, Dutch or German. They are 45 minutes long and followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. If you wish, we can take care of arranging a lecture hall or meeting room with all the necessary equipment.

Talks and lectures can also be held online, e.g. via Zoom — perfect as preparation for your study trip or tour!

Talk 1: Built on Sand 

In this lecture we tell you about water management and landscape development through the centuries, about foundation techniques and the particular challenges and opportunities of building in Holland. 
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Talk 2: Amsterdam – City on the IJ 

This lecture is an introduction to the urban history of Amsterdam. Find out about the creation of the famous canal area, but also about recent projects, e.g. the redevelopment of the shoreline and the planning of the very first highrise district. 
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Talk 3: Rotterdam – Modern Harbour City 

We’ll tell you about the urban history of Rotterdam, including its origins, the reconstruction period after the war and current topics, such as the transformation of former harbour areas and the challenges of gentrification. 
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Talks 4: Sustainable Rotterdam 

Rotterdam has to cope with a lot of challenges related to climate change. Innovative, pragmatic and simple solutions are being tested in the city. Find out about the Dutch approach to sustainability. 
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Talk 5: Affordable Housing in the Netherlands 

The Netherlands have a long tradition of social housing and the highest social housing percentage in Europe. We’ll inform you about the history of the system and current challenges, such as segregation and gentrification. 
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