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Exclusive Film-Screening: Women in Architecture II

In the world of design, most of our attention is given to the objects and spaces we create. But behind every great space, there is a team of people who have been working for months, if not years, to make it possible. How these teams work together, and under what conditions work is getting done, has been an area of increased focus over the past years. Particularly in the field of architecture—where many of the common pitfalls of creative disciplines also intersect with regulatory requirements and exceptions to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act—there is an understanding that we must do better.

Join DesignTO for 'DesignTO Talks:Net Positive’, a half-day event that brings together ten multidisciplinary experts to explore innovative responses to the climate crisis from a perspective of abundance. Speakers include Aaron Budd, April Barrett, Deepikah RB, Fran Erazo, Judith Wehmeyer van den Boom, Netami Stuart, and the Living Room Collective.

In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the need for innovative housing solutions that prioritize both people and the planet has never been more critical. Housing to Save Humanity brings together global thought leaders in sustainable architecture, regenerative real estate, and innovative design to explore bold ideas that are redefining how we live and build.
Hosted at the iconic Microsoft Research Lab in New York City, this event features a dynamic panel of professors, TED speakers, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of housing, including:

Contemporary Mexican architecture has attracted strong critical acclaim internationally. This has happened on the back of a resurging interest in Latin American Modernism and there is now a real excitement around the many young architects from the region making their mark.

The "Conversations on Architecture and Art Without Boundaries" panel will be held on Friday, April 26, in partnership with The Istanbul Architecture and Urbanism Research Academy - AURA Istanbul and Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Department of Architecture.

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A Universal 5-Star – How to Design for Today’s Unpredictable Workforce
As choice transitions from a luxury to a necessity, the obligation to provide for flexibility poses a significant challenge for organizations when crafting work environments and policies that are unswervingly aligned to the diverse needs of their workforce. Balancing varying provisions and office time preferences can seem like an insurmountable task when attempting to please everyone. Join us for Episode 46 as we explore methods for unravelling the complexities of employee needs to create a 5-star experience for all.

Andreu World is pleased to invite you to the event organized within the framework of the Madrid Design Festival 2024, bringing together companies from various sectors known for their creative approach. They are working with the purpose of advancing towards a circular economy through sustainable practices in diverse areas such as design, industry, products, services, environment, health, equality, and inclusion.

Join our popular series of lively and insightful panel discussions, bringing together workplace leaders, designers and architects from across the globe, each lending unique perspectives to authentic conversations around the future workplace in a spontaneous forum.

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Currently in its seventh year, The Architecture Drawing Prize continues to celebrate the art of drawing in three categories: hand-drawn, digital and hybrid.

Coastal zones are among the most dynamic and volatile environments on the planet. They also include some of our most treasured heritage sites. As the rate of climate change accelerates, addressing its impacts–from rising sea levels to coastal erosion–poses the greatest and most complex challenge that coastal heritage sites have ever faced.

How do we construct and maintain community centers for People of African Descent in Western contexts? What are the many potentials and challenges of such an endeavor? How do we incorporate the groundwork that has already been conducted elsewhere and which dimensions require special attention to honor the diversity of needs in our communities?

David Miller, mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010 and Managing Director of C40 Cities Center for City Climate Policy and Economy, and Jorge Pérez de Leza, the CEO of Metrovacesa, will engage in a discussion about the creative industries and their impact on city making, emphasising themes of inclusion, arts, residents engagement, and creative use of IT.

The 7th edition of the Triennale marks its first public moment in Venice during the Pavilion Days of Biennale Architettura 2023. Moderated by chief curators John Palmesino and Ann-Sofi Rönnskog from Territorial Agency, the clash of ideas brings together experts from art to architecture, science, technology and the humanities.

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion with key building industry stakeholders.

July 1, Saturday, 18:00, the courtyard of the Bulgarian Pavilion, Biennale Architettura 2023, 18th International Architecture Exhibition The Laboratory of the Future, Venice
panel discussion with:
Andreas Ruby, director, the Swiss Architecture Museum S AM in Basel
Aneta Vassileva, architect, architecture critic and historian, professor at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sofia
Erich Schoenenberger, architect, adjunct assistant professor at Pratt Institute; director of su11 architecture+design
Katrine Daugaard Jørgensen, architect, head of transformation at Henning Larsen; consultant of the design brief for the architecture competition of the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Center in Gabrovo
Tania Hristova, mayor, Gabrovo Municipality
Vladimir Yavachev, operations and project director, Christo and Jeanne-Claude

The event will be a panel discussion around Playful Architecture with key advocates for Playful Design.

As part of the landmark exhibition created by NEOM entitled ‘Zero Gravity Urbanism - Principles for a New Livability’, there will be a series of public events, featuring leading architects, academics, and urban thinkers from around the world.