WILLEMSTAD - The term contemporary Caribbean music appeals to everyone’s imagination. But what about contemporary Caribbean architecture? This question is central to the new documentary by the Social Design Foundation, in which architect Lyongo Juliana makes an in-depth search for contemporary Caribbean architecture.
Premiere in Rotterdam
In the documentary, Lyongo visits various projects that he has designed on the islands over the past 25 years. Together with young designers, residents and students, he discusses important themes such as sustainability, heritage, social inclusion, climate and local culture. He investigates whether and how these elements influence the architecture that he creates.
The premiere of the documentary will take place on December 5 in Curacao and on December 8 in Bonaire. On Curacao, locations including the Mongui Maduro Library, the Hospital, the Mangrove Park and the residential areas Hófi Vidanova, Sapaté and Emmastad will be visited. On Bonaire, the viewer will visit several modern villas. During these scenes the conversations with the local population focus on the impact of increasing tourism of the island.
The film invites you to think: is there such a thing as contemporary Caribbean architecture? Order a ticket and find out!
Last Saturday, the documentary Kombiná premiered in the Netherlands during the Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam. In a sold-out hall, the audience was given an insight into the life and work of architect Lyongo Juliana.
This documentary is made possible by two generous clients, lyongo architecture, the Social Design Foundation and the Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied.
Premiere Curaçao
5 December at 20:00
The Movies Otrobanda
Baden Powellweg 1, Otrobanda, Curaçao
Tickets for sale online via the Movies Curacao
Premiere Bonaire
8 December at 15:00
Empire Cinema
Kaya Katwijk 6, Hato, Bonaire
Book tickets via Empire Cinema, pay at the door