“Intersections: 21ST-Century Architecture”
Spanish‑German dialogue explores contemporary architectural practice
June 30th, 2025
On June 19, 2025, the Instituto Cervantes in Berlin hosted “Intersections: 21st‑Century Architecture,” a bilingual lecture and dialogue focusing on the intersections between Spanish and German contemporary architectural practices.
Held in the institute's auditorium on Rosenstraße, the event featured a presentation by architecture firms Peris & Toral (Spain) and Barkow-Leibinger (Germany) as part of the institute’s “Schnittpunkte. Architektur des 21. Jahrhunderts” series, promoting cultural exchange through disciplinary dialogue.
The lecture format included a slide presentation, followed by an in-depth Q&A and moderated discussion. Attendees explored shared challenges such as sustainable urban design, heritage integration, and innovative material use. The conversation underscored how architecture can be both culturally rooted and globally relevant, fostering cross‑border understanding through built environments.
This event illustrates cultural diplomacy in action, using architecture as a bridge connecting Spanish and German professional communities. The Instituto Cervantes serves not only as a language and cultural education center but as a platform for high-level intellectual exchange that enriches Berlin’s cultural landscape.
References:
- https://cultura.cervantes.es/berlin/de/diálogos-de-arquitectura-hispanoalemanes%3A-conversando-con-gutiérrez-delafuente-arquitectos-y-aff-arc/177203
- https://www.adk.de/en/programme/index.htm?we_objectID=67726
