On November 17, 2026, Jacob van Rijs, MVRDV Founding Partner, will give a lecture at Xiamen Urban Design Week in Xiamen, China. Titled “Rising Tides, New Horizons: Preserving the Heritage and Reimagining the Urban Experience of Bay Cities”, the lecture will explore new approaches to the development of coastal cities. 

Drawing on MVRDV’s projects and research, Jacob will share insights into the design of coastal public spaces, urban regeneration, the enhancement of urban identity, and the preservation of local culture. Through these themes, he will discuss how architecture and urban design can build on the distinctive character of bay cities while creating new opportunities for their future development.

• Date: November 17, 2026
• Time: 08:30–12:00 CST (UTC+8)
• Location: Jinsha Academy, No. 1 Cangfeng Road, Haicang District, Xiamen, China
• Find more information here.