Inspiring audiences through conversations with legendary artists, performers, and thinkers. Riwaq Al Fikr is a series of online and in-person talks and lectures for students at campuses across the nation, where they can hear from world-renowned musicians, composers, conductors, thought leaders and industry experts.
Japanese Architect and 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, Riken Yamamoto, will feature in this year’s Riwaq Al Fikr series as part of Abu Dhabi Festival 2025.
In this talk, Riken Yamamoto, the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, explored the transformative power of architecture in shaping communities. He discussed key themes such as sustainability, intergenerational living, human-centered design, and the integration of public and private spaces. Drawing from his diverse portfolio, Yamamoto examined how architecture can address societal challenges like aging populations and disaster recovery while fostering cultural identity and community engagement. Highlighting innovative projects in education, public spaces, and housing, Yamamoto shared his vision of architecture as a tool for positive, lasting societal change.
