Nov. 14, Etihad Museum, Nov. 15 Design District: CUD Faculty from the Department of Architecture and the Department of Interior Design curated a conference on behalf of DXBDW.
CUD was one of the Knowledge Partners at the event and Sophie Johnson and Mr. Joaquin Busch, Assistant Professors from CUD co-led the ‘Conservation of Architecture in the 21st Century’
Mr. Massimo Imparato, founder of uaemodern.org and Conference Curator referred to the rapid growth of urban settlements in the region He said “the concern that the recognition of the need to preserve requires a more sophisticated analytical framework than that used to study urban settlements that have developed at a slower pace.”
The conference aimed at sharing ideas and experiences on the conservation of modern architecture and l helped broaden the discussion on a subject that already punctuates the cultural debate in the region. The conference brings together institutional experts who are committed to the conservation of architectural heritage, acclaimed professionals who are actively practicing in this field, researchers who have contributed to the study and the recognition of the UAE cultural legacy and public and private stakeholders.
Local institutional bodies were given the opportunity to present the achievements and projects that are currently under construction. This will help in spreading awareness of the role played by architectural conservationists, within the creative industry, and their contribution to the development of cultural tourism.