Moriko Kira (Moriko Kira Architect)

AIA Japan's first hybrid lecture was held on May 27 with IAUD and Meiji University.

SUMMARY:
Since 1992, I am travelling back and forth between Amsterdam and Tokyo.

It is my pleasure to be active be in the countries with completely different culture.

The Netherlands has a strong history of city planning and architecture since sixteenth century and as architect, either working on historic or new building, you are always aware of the relationship between city and architecture and its history. How people live together changes and architecture always reacts to these changes. The aging society, the polarization and diversification of society and the weakening ties of families and communities…. There are so many questions where we architects could try to give answers by creating new living environments.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After attending this program, attendees will be able to:

1. Explore the urban development of city of Amsterdam and how it has kept the quality of urban structure and architecture that sustain the health, safety and welfare of its residents.

2. Identify qualities of Amsterdam which support the sense of belonging to the surrounding.

3. Describe what are the important conditions of urban design to enhance the welfare of its residents including diversity and the inclusiveness.

4. Compare the nature of Bottom-Up developments and name the important conditions to nurture the mutual communications and support.

5. Identify the important roles of Bottom-Up organizations to succeed in creating healthy and safe living environment.

CES:
2.0 LU/HSW Pending for approval