OMA: David Gianotten

28.03.2024, at 19:00

The Hellenic Institute of Architecture organized an event featuring architect David Gianotten, Managing Partner of OMA/AMO, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at “The HUB Events”.

As Managing Partner – Architect of OMA/AMO, David Gianotten oversees the firm’s overall organizational and financial management, business strategy, and international development, alongside managing his own architectural portfolio. He is currently leading the design and construction of several major projects, including the Museo Egizio in Turin; Bajes Kwartier in Amsterdam – a transformation of a former prison complex into a new neighborhood – VDMA in Eindhoven, the redevelopment of an industrial area into a mixed-use urban center, and the Koepel District in Breda, which involves the renovation of the Panopticon and courthouse complex into a mixed-use area.

David has led the design and implementation of Apollolaan 171, a high-spec office building in Amsterdam, the Taipei Performing Arts Center (2022), Potato Head Studios, a hotel complex in Bali (2020), the WA Museum Boola Bardip in Perth (2020), and the White Cube LIRCAEI in Lusanga (2018). He also co-curated the exhibition N*thing is Possible at the DesignSingapore Council in 2022.

David joined OMA in 2008, established OMA’s Hong Kong office in 2009, and became a partner at OMA in 2010. He led the firm’s portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region for seven years.

More specifically, in his lecture titled “Urban Charge”, David Gianotten discussed OMA’s projects around the world, focusing on the urban transformations these projects set in motion. He explored questions such as: How do we perceive the energy and vitality of a place, and how can we channel it to create a positive impact through architecture? David addressed these questions by presenting projects of varying scale and typology, examining how architecture can act as a catalyst for meaningful urban change.

The HUB Events

Alkminis 5, Athens 118 54 (Metro Station: Kerameikos)

About OMA / David Gianotten

OMA is an international practice operating within the traditional boundaries of architecture and urbanism. Founded by Rem Koolhaas and Elias Zenghelis, alogn with Madelon Vriesendorp and Zoe Zenghelis, OMA is currently led by eight partners including Managing Partner – Architect David Gianotten, and has offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia. OMA has designed a number of projects around the world, including the Taipei Performing Arts Centre (2022), the WA Museum Boola Bardip in Perth (2020), the Axel Springer Campus in Berlin (2020), Norra Tornen in Stockholm (2020), Potato Head Studios in Bali (2020), Fondazione Prada in Milan (2018), the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing (2012), Casa da Música in Porto (2005), and the Seattle Central Library (2004).

Embedded in OMA is AMO – a research and design studio that applies architectural thinking to domains beyond.

As OMA/AMO’s Managing Partner – Architect, David Gianotten oversees the overall organizational and financial management, business strategy, and growth of the practice in all markets, in addition to his own architectural portfolio. David currently leads the design and construction of projects including Museo Egizio in Turin, Amsterdam’s Bajes Kwartier – conversion of a prison complex into a new neighborhood; VDMA – transformation of an industrial heritage in Eindhoven into a mixed-use urban hub; and the new Koepel District – renovation of Breda’s Panopticon and Judicial Compound into a mixed-use area.

David has led the design and realization of the Apollolaan 171 – a high-end office building in Amsterdam, the Taipei Performing Arts Center (2022), Potato Head Studios – a resort in Bali (2020), WA Museum Boola Bardip in Perth (2020), and White Cube LIRCAEI in Lusanga (2018). He co-curated the N*thing is Possible exhibition at the Singapore Design Centre in 2022.

David joined OMA in 2008, launched OMA’s Hong Kong office in 2009, and became partner in 2010. He led OMA’s portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region for seven years.

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