Let the water flow…A tribute to architect Kongjiang Yu and cinematographers Luiz Ferraz and Rubens Crispim 


Let the water flow…

A tribute from the 14th International Architecture Biennial to the Architect and Landscaper Kongjiang Yu, and to the Cinematographers Luiz Ferraz and Rubens Crispim

4pm
Opening

Raquel Schenkman, IABsp

Renato Anelli, 14th International Architecture Biennial of São Paulo

Marcos Monteiro, Secretary of SIURB – City of São Paulo

Michel Hoog, ABAP (Brazilian Association of Landscape Architects)

4:20 p.m. 
Let the water flow… 


Presentation of a 20-minute version edited by Caio Guerra of the recording of Kongjiang Yu's lecture at the opening of the 14th São Paulo International Architecture Biennial

4:40 p.m.
Sponge Planet, a film for all of us

Screening of the teaser for the documentary being made with Kongjian Yu by Luiz Ferraz and Rubens Crispim and which will be completed by the film's production.

Testimony of family members

5:00 p.m.
Testimonials

People who lived with Kongjian Yu during his visits to Brazil

Nabil Bonduki (Architect and Urban Planner FAU USP/ Councilman of São Paulo)

Paulo Pellegrino (Landscaper FAU USP)

Raul Pereira (Landscaper)

Ciça Gorski (Landscaper)

Dionê Maria Marinho de Castro (Landscaper, Niterói City Hall)

Elisabeth França (Secretary SMUL PMSP)

Marcos Monteiro (Secretary SIURB PMSP)

Pedro Martin Fernandes (President of SP Urbanism)

Marina Bragante (City Councilor of São Paulo)

Renata Falzoni (City Councilor of São Paulo)

6:30 p.m. 
Homage

Free

Registration:

Registrations must be made here.

Registration will be open until the start of the activity, on site, as long as there are spaces available.

We thank everyone who participated and visited the 14th São Paulo International Architecture Biennial, from September 18 to October 19, 2025

NOTE OF CONDOLENCE

With deep sorrow, the Brazilian Institute of Architects – São Paulo Department (IABsp) mourns the passing of architect and landscape architect Kongjian Yu, a global leader in ecological urbanism, and the members of his team who accompanied him, tragically killed during the filming of a documentary. The institute is honored to have had him as a participant in the 14th São Paulo International Architecture Biennial, where his transformative vision strengthened the dialogue between global challenges and local realities. IABsp emphasizes that Yu's contribution, which transcends borders, will remain an inspiration for generations and expresses its condolences to China, to the families of all the deceased, to his friends, and to all those impacted by his genius and dedication. Read the full note here.