This event is part of the 'DesenFADades Conversations' series, co-organized with the Mies van der Rohe Foundation. It focuses on dialogue between award-winning architects and finalists of the EUMies Awards and FAD Awards to explore architecture's transformative role in society. The conversation emphasizes cultural facilities and delves into their design, functionality, and influence on cityscapes. Participants will discuss fundamental design principles of these modern structures, their evolution, and how versatile and adaptable they have become to meet contemporary needs. Furthermore, the talk will address technology's impact on cultural architecture and its relationship with physical and historical contexts. Notable speakers include Barozzi Veiga and Maio Architects, facilitating an engaging exchange of ideas on architecture's future.