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June 26th 2026, 13:30 - 15:00 (GMT)
30 min + Q&A
online
30 min + Q&A
online
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Rodrigo Vilas-Boas received his Master in Architecture from Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade Lusíada, Porto, in 2005, completing with an Academic Internship at Álvaro Leite Siza Vieira. Before founding OODA, Rodrigo worked as an architect at OMA / Rem Koolhaas office in Rotterdam and previously at MVentura & Associados Arquitectos, in Porto. Frequently invited to lecture in Portugal and abroad, in 2023 Rodrigo participated in the international ‘Symposium on Renewable Energies Sustainable Architecture’ that took place in Galiza, Spain.
Alex Thomas is an architect and sports venue specialist at HKS, where he leads the London sports studio and contributes to the direction of the firm’s global Sports & Entertainment portfolio. His work operates across design, strategy, and delivery, shaping complex venues worldwide. Since 2012, Alex has played a key role in expanding HKS’s sports and entertainment work beyond the United States, working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Advising both public and private clients, he brings a perspective grounded in the interplay between global expertise and local cultural context. His portfolio includes Royal Arena Copenhagen, Optus Stadium Perth, and Cosm venues in Los Angeles and Dallas—projects that demonstrate a focus on experience, performance, and integration within the city. In parallel, he contributes to design thinking across HKS’s global practice, connecting teams and influencing projects through collaboration and review. He is currently leading the Arena at Diriyah in Riyadh, an iconic project that reflects the next generation of sports and entertainment venues. As part of the leadership of HKS’s Sports & Entertainment group, he also helps shape the practice’s direction and growth. For Alex, venues are no longer just places to watch events, but platforms for experience, identity, and long-term value—reflecting the evolving role of sports and entertainment in cities worldwide.
