Moshe Safdie
Acclaimed Architect | Designing Sustainable Communities
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Moshe Safdie is a world-renowned architect celebrated for his innovative, socially conscious designs. As the founder of Safdie Architects, he has created landmark projects like the Habitat 67 housing complex and the Jewel Changi Airport.
Safdie's work has earned numerous accolades, including the Pritzker Prize, considered architecture's Nobel. His keynotes explore how thoughtful design can create more livable, equitable cities, drawing on decades of experience designing spaces that bring people together and promote environmental sustainability.
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How to reinvent the apartment building
In 1967, Moshe Safdie reimagined the monolithic apartment building, creating “Habitat ’67,” which gave each unit an unprecedented sense of openness. Nearly 50 years later, he believes the need for this type of building is greater than ever. In this short talk, Safdie surveys a range of projects that do away with the high-rise and let light permeate into densely-packed cities.
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