Our second iteration of The Next Space with IBA will explore ways that residential design can rise to modern challenges, increasing quality of life for individuals and contributing to a more sustainable society.

Where: Madrid’s IE University School of Architecture and Design

When: 11 and 12 May 2022

The Next Space: The Adaptive Home is an iterative think-tank that results in a whitepaper that redefines how we conceive, inhabit and make use of space across key sectors. Attendees formulate new concepts aimed at increasing human wellbeing while reducing impact on the planet. The event’s ambition is to compile a set of guidelines for the future of spatial design within a 5-year period.

Furthering our mission to form a framework for spatial design in which people and the planet can thrive, Madrid’s edition of The Next Space will bring together stakeholders from all corners of the industry.

Over the span of two days, attendees will work together to carve out the future of residential design through the pillars of Identity, Community, Sustainability and Wellbeing. Insightful talks are set to guide participants along this process, covering everything from agile spaces customizable to personal needs and design’s role in tackling epidemic loneliness to developing self-sufficient, ecological systems and creating wellbeing-oriented environments.

Visits to partner showrooms and project sites will provide context into innovative initiatives already in place surrounding the adaptive home.

The Adaptive Home’s programme includes a visit to concept store Wow. The brainchild of former El Corte Inglés CEO Dimas Gimeno, Wow is a benchmark for experiential retail, conceived to be ever-changing and digitally integrated.

The event will conclude with a lunch at MO de Movimiento, a Frame Awards 2021-winning project for best use of material. Born with inclusivity and sustainability in mind, the restaurant encourages conscious measures at all levels – from the design of the space itself to hiring and accessibility.

See the full programme here: https://frameweb.com/the-next-space

Confirmed speakers:

Jenny Lee, Life at Home leader at Ikea

A researcher, entrepreneur and creative strategist, Jenny Lee works with Ikea’s global team to deliver its annual Life at Home report, which provides strategic, business-led insights on residential design the world over.

Dr Jaime Gonzalo, vice president of Huawei Consumer Services, Europe

Ensuring the user-experience optimization of Huawei’s connected services and content – including apps, games and music – Dr Jaime Gonzalo pushes forward the ‘Internet of Things’ and ‘Smart Spaces’.

Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño, founders of Takk Architecture

Focused on the development of material practices in the intersection of nature, culture, technology and politics, Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño’s practice pays particular attention to the challenges raised by the age of Anthropocene.

Beatriz Jacoste, director of KM Zero Food Innovation Hub

Driven by a passion for creating a delicious and resilient food future for all, Beatriz Jacoste works with companies, organizations and investors to push forward breakthrough solutions.

Lekshmy Parameswaran and László Herczeg.

Having worked in the area of health and care for two decades, Lekshmy Parameswaran and László Herczeg founded The Care Lab in 2017 as a collaborative platform that rethinks and redesigns care models in a human-centric way.

Tickets

While we invite all stakeholders from designers and architects to developers and executives with a vested interest in residential design, The Next Space: The Adaptive Home is limited to a maximum of 100 people to optimize the participation-based experience.

Tickets provide access to keynotes and makeathons, and include lunch and refreshments.

Tickets can be purchased for EUR595 ex. VAT

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*Event partner IBA Forum will livestream keynotes on its digital platform. Digital access is free.