Our Events
11. December 2025, 18:30 until 19:30
Public Lecture with Xavier De Kestelier: Adventures of an Interplanetary Architect
Lecture
As Global Head of Design and leader of his firm’s design technology and innovation team, Xavier De Kestelier shapes the future of architecture through digital tools, immersive technologies, and forward-thinking strategy. His work spans computational design, BIM, visualisation, and virtual reality, all aimed at transforming how we imagine and build our environments. Over the past decade, Xavier De Kestelier has become a driving force in parametric design and digital fabrication, earning international recognition for his visionary approach. His most ambitious endeavor — designing a 3D-printed Martian habitat for NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge — captures the essence of his quest to explore new worlds of possibility.
A seasoned TED speaker and director of Smartgeometry, Xavier De Kestelier continues to inspire global audiences at the intersection of technology, creativity, and the built environment.
Event details
- Event location
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Hörsaal 7 Schütte-Lihotzky – ARCH
1040 Vienna
Karlsplatz 13 - Organiser
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TU Wien Academy
Mag. Monika Huemayer
mba@tuwien.ac.at - Public
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- Entrance fee
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- Registration required
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