Ground Zero, New York
Friday, 8 December 2006 — Paris, France
A subject which appears regularly in the international building press, but which remains difficult for the international architectural community to understand, is the rebuilding process of the World Trade Center in New York.
It was agreed that this would be an ideal subject on which the AIA could collaborate with La Maison de l’Architecture (Md’A), the Paris headquarters of the professional organization of architects in the Paris Region. AIACE Members may recall that the Md’A hosted AIA Continental Europe for the opening cocktail of the November 2004 Chapter Conference in Paris.
The program will address the following aspects:
- The unique historical background of the WTC, including the role of the Port Authority and the private sector (Silverstein and others);
- The significance of the site from an urban design and “landmark” standpoint (definition of WTC site and its composition)
- The process that has been followed to develop the programs and designs of various segments of the project (Freedom Tower, Memorial Museum, Transportation Center…)
- The complexity of the program: the original commercial orientation of the WTC which is now juxtaposed to the highly sensitive commemorative aspects of the site;
- The current designs and challenges for the architects that are involved in rebuilding the various components of Ground Zero
- The program will take place on Friday, 8 December, 2006
Part 1 — 14:00-17:00 — for AIA and AIA Continental Europe members only (in English):
An in-depth discussion of the above topics, led by Max Bond, Principal of Davis Brody Bond, with ample time for questions and open discussion. Max will focus on the design issues of the two projects being handled directly by DBB — the Memorial and the Memorial Museum.
Part 2 — 19:00-21:00 — French program for members and guests of the Md’A:
An overview of the above topics, led by Max Bond, Principal of Davis Brody Bond, including a round table discussion among French and American panelists followed by questions and open discussion from the floor. The program will be followed by the customary apéritif for attendees and speakers, sponsored by CimBéton.
Registration
All AIA Continental Europe Chapter members are invited to attend. There is no registration fee, but all attendees are requested to inform , Section Director France, by 06 December. Include "AIACE WTC event" in the subject line of any email correspondance.
Information about CES learning units will be published when available. Program length suggests 5-6 LU’s will be available.
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