Xavier De Kestelier
Architectural Design Director | Transforming the Built Environment
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Xavier De Kestelier is the Head of Design Technology and Innovation at the global architecture firm Hassell. He has pioneered the integration of computational design, robotics, and emergent technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible in the built environment.
De Kestelier's award-winning projects have been featured at the Venice Biennale, and his TED talk on the future of cities has been viewed over 1 million times. His keynotes inspire audiences to rethink architecture's role in creating more sustainable, responsive, and human-centered spaces.
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Adventures of an interplanetary architect
How will we live elsewhere in the galaxy? On Earth, natural resources for creating structures are abundant, but sending these materials up with us to the Moon or Mars is clunky and cost-prohibitive. Enter architect Xavier De Kestelier, who has a radical plan to use robots and space dust to 3D print our interplanetary homes. Learn more about the emerging field of space architecture with this fascinating talk about the (potentially) not-too-distant future.
Xavier De Kestelier at SXSW London 2025
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| SXSW London | 2025 | London, UK |
| TEDxLeuven 2016 | 2016 | 🇧🇪Leuven, Belgium |
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