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World Architects Masters 2012

The second international World Championship for Architects in Skiing and Snowboarding (WAM open) will be held from 2nd -5th February 2012. The event will take place in the exciting destination of Ischgl in the Tyrol|Austria.

The second international World Championship for Architects in Skiing and Snowboarding (WAM open) will be held from 2nd -5th February 2012. The event will take place in the exciting destination of Ischgl in the Tyrol|Austria.



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December 13th, 2011


Sport-loving architects and interior designers from around the world will be able to test themselves in the disciplines of giant slalom and parallel slalom at the WAM open 2012. As a preview to the championship, the conference ACF – Architecture Corporate Foresight will be held in 2,624 m above the clouds in Ischgl, and will focus on the architecture industry’s perspectives for technological development.

The initiator and organiser of the WAM open – Break the ic” is ap35 GmbH, with its managing director Andreas Pfetsch, headquartered in Ulm (Germany). ap35 functions as a communication link between the architecture scene and its Industry. Information flow and exchange is created using varied means of communication.
WAM open – Break the ice – A very special event for the international architecture scene. Worldwide. WAM open combines networking, information, and fun. It offers those, who want to take their measure athletically, are looking for international contacts, and appreciate inspiring conferences, the perfect opportunity. Architects and interior designers from around the world are invited to the WAM open – Break the ice.
Giant slalom and parallel slalom disciplines in skiing and snowboarding. The aim is to prove yourself on a designated course with integrated elements such as gates, bumps, and kickers. Both individual championships and office championships will be judged.
What counts overall is the fun of movement, health, enthusiasm, experience, spontaneity, and participation. The goal is also to give new impulse to staff work at the office. It improves integration and communication through sports, to strengthen and establish contacts with partners.

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