Kimberly Tryba, Managing Director of the Lila Landscape Architecture in New York, reflects Mipim's vertebral storm, calls on the landscape architecture to focus on future events and discuss the rewarding challenge of expanding the international presence of its practice.
From left: Camilla van Deurs, partner and head of urban development, Nordic Office of Architecture (also about the jury of the Mipim Awards this year); Lone Zeeberg Nielsen, Head of Development, Building and Sustainability, FSB Arkitekt; Kimberly Tryba, Managing Director of Lila Landscape Architecture.
What do you hope to achieve if you come here?
As an architectural practice based in NYC, we rarely find an event like Mipim with a commission, but for us it is about establishing new connections and strengthening existing relationships. You can meet more people at Mipim in a few days than in 6 months in London.
And does it work?
Absolutely. But it is the follow -up that is often the most difficult part because normal life occurs again.
What was the highlight for you?
Swimipim is always a highlight because it is a growing community of adventurous people. I met a lot of new people in the two years in which I took part. It collects money for London streets and is something else at Mipim. It is also a great hangover.
If you could change one thing about Mipim, what would that be?
More diverse representation. Also a marginal leader for the large number of exciting events. There were some a few years ago and that was very useful.
How are you working on?
Personally, as a COO of the London office, I mainly work on the project of Haptic, our people and our culture.
What keeps you awake at night?
Global warming, global politics and cash flow.