Urban Talks: Renzo Piano Building Workshop at CAMP in Prague

On June 19th, CAMP (Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning ) in Prague will host a talk by Albert Giralt as part of the Urban Talks series.

Titled Architecture of Movement, the lecture will explore the studio’s design philosophy and collaborative process, offering insights through key projects including Paddington Square, The Shard / London Bridge Quarter, and Marunouchi Tokio Marine.

The event will begin at 6:00 PM with a screening of Inside Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the documentary by MUSE – Factory of Projects, directed by Claudia Adragna and Davide Fois, and produced by Francesca Molteni. The film follows the work of the studio over 18 months, offering an intimate portrait of the creative process.

Albert Giralt's talk will follow at 7:00 PM.

Information

Date: June 19th, 2025
Location: CAMP (Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning), Prague, Czech Republic
Participants: Albert Giralt
Link: https://praha.camp/en/program/detail/urban-talks-renzo-piano-building-workshop

Comic strip promoting an "Architecture of Movement" presentation by Albert Giralt of Renzo Piano Building Workshop at CAMP Prague, explaining the firm's focus on craftsmanship and iterative design.

A comic strip explaining the RPBW method for responsible building, featuring illustrated panels on sustainability, social responsibility, and meaningful design, and a summary list of eight key principles.

A sketch-note explaining movement in architecture, showing vertical and horizontal elements, terraces, walkways, stairs, escalators, seaside promenades, and panoramic views, with a character encouraging observation.

Line art illustration of The Shard skyscraper in London, surrounded by city buildings and a bridge, with accompanying text detailing its design and construction.

Following the conference, CAMP made a comic strip "Architecture of Movement" that summarizes the talk!

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Workshop / People

Albert Giralt

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Project / London

Paddington Square

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Project / London

The Shard – London Bridge Tower

Project / Tokyo