Exhibition in KU Leuven, Brussels

Architecture is envisaged in a holistic sense, evaluating how Europe rethinks the way habitats are designed and managed taking into account its people, history, geography, climate change, pollution, global political economy, digitalisation, demographic explosion, limited natural resources and wellbeing.

Besides identifying these works through a network of people and institutions, the EUmies Awards disseminate the contributions and potentials of these places, becoming a platform that brings together experts, jury members, practitioners, students, faculty, clients, policy makers, decision-makers and citizens into an essential dialogue about why architecture matters to everybody. The result is a rich array of outputs: engaging events and symposia, attractive and instructive exhibitions, and globally recognized publications which share where we stand and how we point to the future.

These outputs are only the beginning and the EUmies Awards lay groundwork for these discussions to continue growing in other platforms and channels, contributing to a greater understanding of how architecture impacts the complex and challenging world we live in. This exhibition shows this aim to share the decisions of the experts that nominate the works and the jury discussions, while creating reflection around architecture. It is presented in the context of the New European Bauhaus Festival which brings together people from all walks of life to debate and shape our future. A future that is sustainable, inclusive and beautiful.

KU Leuven, Fundació Mies van der Rohe and Creative Europe have decided to connect this event and the European Year of Youth with the EUmies Awards to strengthen the role of architecture. KU Leuven has had two winners in the Young Talent category and many of its alumni have been nominees, shortlistees and finalist.

This exhibition puts together the winners and finalists of the 2024 EUmies Awards, together with the four Belgian shortlisted projects, the eighteen Belgian nominees, as well as the Young Talent KU Leuven finalist including the 11 Belgian nominees.

Read more on the YTAA finalist from KU Leuven and the Belgian nominations voor the EUmies Award.

EXPO LAUNCH with alumni reception
Thursday, May 2, 2024
17.00 – 18.00 CET
Faculty of Architecture, Campus Sint-Lucas Brussels
Paleizenstraat 65, 1030 Brussels

Welcome
Martine De Maeseneer

Foreword
Jutta Kastner, policy officer Creative Europe

Introduction Expo
Ivan Blasi, curator of the EUmies Awards

Speakers
Sara Noel Costa de Araujo (STUDIO SNCDA)
Oana Bogdan (&BOGDAN)
Paul Steinbrück (POOL IS COOL)