Opening of the exhibition ‘Kengo Kuma: Onomatopoeia’ with a lecture by the Japanese architect

INAUGURAL PROGRAMME
4 October / Saturday

4pm / Exhibition hall
Exhibition opening
(free visit to the exhibition and institutional opening speeches)

6:00 p.m. / Álvaro Siza Space
Kengo Kuma Conference
(in English, with simultaneous translation into Portuguese)

7:30 p.m. / Álvaro Siza Space
Cocktail reception

04:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. / Exhibition Hall
Architectural backpacks exhibition ‘Kengo Kuma: Onomatopoeia’
Ages 5 to 12


5 October / Sunday

10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. / Exhibition Hall
Architectural backpacks exhibition ‘Kengo Kuma: Onomatopoeia’
5 to 12 years old

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. / Kaleidoscope Space
Special Construction Workshop ‘Onomatopoeia’
> 3 years old & adults

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. / Luis Ferreira Alves Space
Workshop 1 - Masterclass on models
Immerse yourself in advanced modelling techniques in this practical masterclass. Explore materials, practise precise cutting and joining methods, and learn how to apply textures, colours and realistic details to landscapes. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to try out professional model-making processes and produce ‘catalogue elements’ for exhibitions.
Max. 15 participants
Target: Adults (students and architects)
Free / SOLD OUT

11:00 a.m. / Exhibition Hall
Guided tour of the exhibition by Rita Topa (Partner Kengo Kuma & Associates)

2:00-5:00 p.m. / Luis Ferreira Alves Space
Workshop 2 - Onomatopoeia Game
In this creative and relaxed workshop, transform the sounds and sensations of architecture into a miniature! Select one of the onomatopoeias and use simple materials to create a house, a pavilion or a sculpture that conveys the sensation and texture of your choice. At the end, all the creations are brought together and imagination and sensory exploration are celebrated.
Target: Adults and children 6+
Max. 15 participants
Free / register here