Among those who participated in the round table were all of the speakers, Toshiaki Tange - President of the Center for Gaudí Studies, and Luis Gueilburt. Unfortunately, Japanese architect Tokutoshi Torii was not present, although his name was published in the Conference's definitive program. Jan Molema was the moderator of the debate and in its course raised such distinct topics as "Virtual Reality vs. Models/Molds", "Can one do what is most simple?", "What would Gaudí have done if he had had computers at his disposal?" and "Application of gaudinists studies in actual construction".

With respect to this last topic, on Thursday, Mark Burry had already presented a project on "living wall" made from a base of triangular metal pieces and a mechanism that moves them in coordination with the sounds of the atmosphere. Also, with reference to the possible application of the Gaudinist studies, Mr. and Mrs. Martlage, of Sillicon Valley, USA, announced their intent to develop and carry out the project of the church of Colonia Güell outside of Barcelona. They know it's a great task but are decided and plan to have it finished in the next 20 years.

The closing of the Conference made known the city of Terrassa as the host of the VIII edition of the conferences and made way for the inauguration of four exhibitions on Gaudí in the University of Delft: Photographs by Joaquim Gomis on Gaudí; "Gaudí, rationalist me perfecte materiaalbeheershing"; Plans of Sagrada Familia; and, a demo of Espai Gaudí and the studio/loft from La Pedrera.

On Saturday, a facultative visit was made to Amsterdam, offereing special recognition to buildings by Berlage, Cuypers, and the School of Amsterdam. And on Sunday, they visited the Van Helle Factory in Rotterdam, built in 1925.

Carlos Martínez
karlus@gaudiclub.com