Reports from BCO Conference, Milan: Andy Young from BIG featured in discussions
Architect Andy Young Talks About BIG's CityWave Project and Current Ventures
Andy Young, a partner at BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), discusses his upcoming talk at the BCO Conference in Milan and his ongoing projects worldwide.
At the conference, Young will speak about BIG's CityWave project, a unique and heroic building with an enormous suspended timber canopy that bridges two office buildings in the CityLife development. The canopy serves as a gateway to the entire development, which is currently under construction.
Introducing the current work at BIG, Young reveals that he is bound by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) from his office in London. However, he confirms that he is working on projects in Italy, the UK, Slovakia, Crovia, Kosovo, UAE, and KSA. Among these projects is a national Opera and performing arts center in Pristina, Kosovo.
Discussing the challenges faced in his work, Young states that there are no significant obstacles that prevent him from pursuing his desired projects. For him, the essence of his work lies in transforming unique or ambitious ideas into feasible proposals. He achieves this by employing traditional drawing methods and engaging in detailed discussions, balancing technical issues, cost efficiency, and maintaining aesthetic appeal and intentions.
Reflecting on why the BCO Conference stands apart from other high-profile gatherings in the industry, Young maintains a straightforward and modest perspective, stating that it is just another event where professionals come together to discuss business and exchange ideas.
Discussing the decision to hold this year's conference in Milan, Young expresses his appreciation for the city's charm, character, and booming building industry. He believes Milan's appreciation for good design is a significant factor that sets it apart from many European cities at present.
Asked about what motivates him and keeps him going, Young cites his desire to do good work and make a positive impact in the world. On the topic of sleep, he jokes that he sleeps like a baby.
Andy Young is a partner at BIG.
It should be noted that while working on numerous global projects, BIG focuses on environmentally sustainable designs and integration with the environment, as demonstrated in their CapitaSpring Tower in Singapore. Additionally, they have been involved in multiple projects worldwide, such as the Woven City in Japan and the Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan.
Unfortunately, specific details about current projects in Milan, the UK, Slovakia, Croatia, Kosovo, KSA, and Italy, aside from general trends, are not available in the enrichment data provided. Additionally, there is no information available regarding a "CityWave project" associated with BIG.
- Despite being bound by non-disclosure agreements, Andy Young, a partner at BIG, is currently working on projects in various locations such as Italy, the UK, Slovakia, Croatia, Kosovo, UAE, and KSA, including a national Opera and performing arts center in Pristina, Kosovo.
- In the realm of finance and investing, BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has a strong focus on environmentally sustainable designs, as evidenced by their CapitaSpring Tower in Singapore, and has been involved in multiple real-estate projects worldwide like the Woven City in Japan and the Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan.
