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Watch Pierre de Meuron and Charles Jencks discuss Elbphilharmonie

Herzog & de Meuron's Pierre de Meuron and architecture critic Charles Jencks swap roles in this panel discussion at the World Architecture Festival 2017 in Berlin.

In this panel discussion Jencks takes on the role of the architect and presents the Herzog & de Meuron's Elbphilharmonie concert hall for Hamburg, while de Meuron adopts the role of architectural critic.

Dezeen was media partner for World Architecture Festival 2017, which this year took place in Berlin in conjunction with the Inside festival of interior design.

We broadcasted a number of talks and seminars from both events – including talks by Kim Cook and Terry Farrell – as well as conducting video interviews with the winners.

World Architecture Festival took place from 15-17 November 2017 at Arena Berlin. Take a look at the full programme.