“Noemí Blager is a rare figure in the architecture world. Her training as an architect, her work as client representative on architectural commissions, her experience as acting director of The Architecture Foundation, together with her curatorial work - allow her to connect architectural concepts to the various arenas they affect. Her joyful and optimistic character is a delight in a field that is subject to many constraints. She is a pleasure to work with.”
Farshid Moussavi, Principal of FMA
“At a difficult time for the Architecture Foundation Noemí took over as Acting Director. She calmly helped set a new direction, made many useful connections and helped safeguard the AF’s future. It was a pleasure to work with her.”
Simon Alford, Chairman of The Architecture Foundation 2013/2019, founding director of AHMM
“Noemí has been working with Assemble since 2012 to realise an almost impossible exhibition on the then little-known architect Lina Bo Bardi. As curator Noemí brought a unique sensitivity to the material, translating the work for different cultural contexts and audiences. It was through her deep and infectious enthusiasm for Bo Bardi and her work that Noemí was able to attract institutions across the world to exhibit the show. Assemble have had great fun working with Noemí and look forward to future collaborations.”
Jane Hall, founding member of Assemble
“Having worked intensely on various projects with Noemí Blager over many years, I have become dependent on her infectious optimism, unconventional resourcefulness and creative energy. Noemí has the ability to push through cultural ideas and to translate conceptual thoughts into profound experiences.”
Tapio Snellman, filmmaker
“I first met Noemí nearly 20 years ago when we collaborated on an event about globalisation and architecture. From this first meeting, I have enjoyed working with her on several projects in my previous roles as Editor of Blueprint and as Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council. Noemí is a constant source of ideas, opinions and inspiration. I have rarely met anyone who is as committed and well-informed about design and architecture. In 2012 it was particularly special to work with Noemí on the exhibition Lina Bo Bardi: Together, which launched at the British Council’s UK headquarters and marked the beginning of a season of cultural exchange between Brazil and London.”
Vicky Richardson, Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council 2010/2016
“Noemí’s great skill is in connecting in the broadest sense: connecting ideas that should have been combined before but somehow haven’t, connecting people that ought to know each other but don’t, and helping creatives communicate their value to people with the power to implement projects.”
Michael Pawlyn, founder of Exploration Architecture
“Noemí's work is always meticulous and insightful and she made a valuable contribution to Arper’s success story. Since 2006, her wise counsel has been a cornerstone of the company's cultural profile. And on a personal level, her sensitivity and awareness of the exquisite connection between design, culture and market-forces prompted collaboration and mutual respect that has lasted to this day.”
Alberto Lievore, designer and brand strategy consultant for Arper
“Over many years of collaboration with Arper, Noemí contributed to developing a strategy, which provided architects and designers a broader cultural perspective through which to perceive the company. This relationship with the architectural community helped further enhance Arper’s brand awareness.”
Claudio Feltrin, President of Arper
“Noemí Blager is a rare figure in the architecture world. Her training as an architect, her work as client representative on architectural commissions, her experience as acting director of The Architecture Foundation, together with her curatorial work - allow her to connect architectural concepts to the various arenas they affect. Her joyful and optimistic character is a delight in a field that is subject to many constraints. She is a pleasure to work with.”
Farshid Moussavi, Principal of FMA
“At a difficult time for the Architecture Foundation Noemí took over as Acting Director. She calmly helped set a new direction, made many useful connections and helped safeguard the AF’s future. It was a pleasure to work with her.”
Simon Alford, Chairman of The Architecture Foundation 2013/2019, founding director of AHMM
“Noemí has been working with Assemble since 2012 to realise an almost impossible exhibition on the then little-known architect Lina Bo Bardi. As curator Noemí brought a unique sensitivity to the material, translating the work for different cultural contexts and audiences. It was through her deep and infectious enthusiasm for Bo Bardi and her work that Noemí was able to attract institutions across the world to exhibit the show. Assemble have had great fun working with Noemí and look forward to future collaborations.”
Jane Hall, founding member of Assemble
“Having worked intensely on various projects with Noemí Blager over many years, I have become dependent on her infectious optimism, unconventional resourcefulness and creative energy. Noemí has the ability to push through cultural ideas and to translate conceptual thoughts into profound experiences.”
Tapio Snellman, filmmaker
“I first met Noemí nearly 20 years ago when we collaborated on an event about globalisation and architecture. From this first meeting, I have enjoyed working with her on several projects in my previous roles as Editor of Blueprint and as Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council. Noemí is a constant source of ideas, opinions and inspiration. I have rarely met anyone who is as committed and well-informed about design and architecture. In 2012 it was particularly special to work with Noemí on the exhibition Lina Bo Bardi: Together, which launched at the British Council’s UK headquarters and marked the beginning of a season of cultural exchange between Brazil and London.”
Vicky Richardson, Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council 2010/2016
“Noemí’s great skill is in connecting in the broadest sense: connecting ideas that should have been combined before but somehow haven’t, connecting people that ought to know each other but don’t, and helping creatives communicate their value to people with the power to implement projects.”
Michael Pawlyn, founder of Exploration Architecture
“Noemí's work is always meticulous and insightful and she made a valuable contribution to Arper’s success story. Since 2006, her wise counsel has been a cornerstone of the company's cultural profile. And on a personal level, her sensitivity and awareness of the exquisite connection between design, culture and market-forces prompted collaboration and mutual respect that has lasted to this day.”
Alberto Lievore, designer and brand strategy consultant for Arper
“Over many years of collaboration with Arper, Noemí contributed to developing a strategy, which provided architects and designers a broader cultural perspective through which to perceive the company. This relationship with the architectural community helped further enhance Arper’s brand awareness.”
Claudio Feltrin, President of Arper