17/06/2024
Talk at Pakhuis de Zwijger on creating attractive cities. Read it here:
https://dezwijger.nl/programma/mooibouw
'Initially after I finished my studies I thought that it isn't possible to build beautifully anymore, until one day the thought hit me: what if it is still possible..?'
17/06/2024
Talk at Pakhuis de Zwijger on creating attractive cities. Read it here:
https://dezwijger.nl/programma/mooibouw
01/05/2024
Creating beautiful cities: a lecture by Ruben Hanssen at the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art based in New England. Read more about it here:
'The Leidseplein belongs to the people of Amsterdam and not to the architect'
22/02/2024
Interview on Architectenweb about the Architectuur Omslag design competition winner for the Heineken Hoek. Read it here:
'The goal is to show people that there is an alternative'
16/02/2024
Interview on AT5 about the Architectuur Omslag design counterproposal competition for Heineken Hoek. Read it here:
06/02/2024
Interview on Het Parool about the Architectuur Omslag design counterproposal for Heineken Hoek has received 32 entries. Read it here:
'The design does not fit the location and ignores the environment'
08/01/2024
Interview on Het Parool about the Architectuur Omslag design counterproposal for Heineken Hoek. Read it here:
19/04/2023
Interview on Medium by AdaTimeStamp, exploring the theme of legacy, and what the relationship is between The Aesthetic City’s mission and how we as a society deal with long term vision, values and safekeeping of heritage for future generations. Read it here:
February 2023
Ruben appeared in an in-depth interview at the Cave of Apelles
In the interview Ruben tells the full story behind The Aesthetic City – so if you’re interested in that, check it out. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the Cave of Apelles’ channel. The interview with Michael Diamant is excellent as well.
25/02/2023
Ruben appears in a discussion with Catesby Leigh after his lecture on civic architecture.
Beauty Strikes Back: The New Fight for Great Places
22/11/2022
Ruben, founder of The Aesthetic City, appeared on a panel in a webinar series organised by Create Streets and Street Level, called ‘Beauty Strikes Back: The New Fight for Great Places’.
Let’s Build a Beautiful City
17/07/2022 – 03/08/2022
Ruben was one of two full time teachers at the INTBAU NL summer school in Utrecht called ‘Let’s Build a Beautiful City’. This summer school taught 22 students from all over the world about traditional architecture and urbanism.