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A Conversation with Kongjian Yu, Landscape Architecture Winner , October 7, 2023 3:00PM

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Date

October 7, 2023 3:00PM

Name

A Conversation with Kongjian Yu, Landscape Architecture Winner

Description

Winner of the 2023 National Design Award for Landscape Architecture, Kongjian Yu is a globally recognized landscape designer, founder of Turenscape, and a founder of Peking University College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Several of Yu’s core ideas for nature-based climate adaptations, including the sponge city concept, have been implemented nationwide in China. In this illustrated talk, Yu will discuss his work and how his landscape architecture methods and ideas can help mitigate climate events such as flash floods, superstorms, and tidal surges.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
  • Program Length: 90 minutes 
  • Interactivity Level: Low. Participants hear a conversation by the two speakers. Slides will be presented on a large screen. Participants are invited to participate in an optional question and answer session at the end of the conversation. 
  • Intended Audience: People curious about design, landscape design, climate action, and garden design. No previous design or design history knowledge is required. 

ACCESSIBILITY
  • Location: This program will take place in person in the Lecture Room at Cooper Hewitt (2 East 91st Street, New York, NY). The Lecture Room is on the ground floor of the museum and fully wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible restroom on the same floor. Theater-style seating will be available.  
  • What to Expect: This program will feature a panel with a slideshow presentation followed by an audience Q&A. 
  • Accommodations: For general questions and requests for additional accessibility services or accommodations to support your participation in this program, please email us at CHEducation@si.edu or let us know when registering. Please make your accommodation request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least one week before the program date when possible. 

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