When detail defines architecture: Aurélie HACHEZ (AHA) in Rotterdam

On 16 April 2026, the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam will host an evening dedicated to the role of detail in architecture, on the occasion of the publication of A+317 – Joints & Details, the latest issue of the magazine A+ Architecture in Belgium.

For this event, Belgian architect Aurélie Hachez, founder of the office AHA, will engage in a conversation with Dutch architect Job Floris, co-founder of Monadnock. Together, they will discuss how details can transform both the perception and the design process of an architectural project.

Detail as a design tool

In collaboration with Aurélie Hachez, the editorial team of A+ explores in this issue the multiple roles that architectural details can play. Aesthetic — as a source of spatial poetry and sensory experience. Fundamental — as a strategic design tool that materialises the core concept of a building. Cultural — as a carrier of traditions, craftsmanship and local knowledge. Historical — as an evolving element, moving from simple and experimental to complex and normative. Political — as an activist tool and a lever for circularity and inclusion.

Find all the information on the event page.