In this notable attempt to define the meaning and idea of architecture, José Ricardo Morales proposes the noun Arquitectónica. Starting from a critical analysis of the prevailing trends in 19th-century art history and a precise dismantling of early 20th-century architectural theories—form, function, and space—Morales clears the ground to propose his own theory of architecture.

The book’s title is a provocation—an invitation to rethink landscape not as a given, but as something constructed through history, design, art, technique, representation, and experience, among other lenses.

Arquitecturas de la estrategia examines the marketing techniques that architects use to secure commissions, sell projects, and build works.

“Towards an Architecture of Care” is a publication produced for the 8th URBANBATfest, a cultural festival of urbanism and social innovation.

The Polytechnic School of the CEU-San Pablo University is celebrating its 50th anniversary. During this period, which has brought so many social and technological transformations, nearly 1,500 architects have graduated from its classrooms. This publication compiles the best Final Degree Projects in Architecture completed at the School over the last 10 years, reflecting both the quality of the results and the evolution of design interests and formal vocabularies.

This publication compiles the teaching programs of the various and diverse units within the Department of Architectural Projects at ETSAM, offering an opportunity to analyze and compare the set of pedagogical initiatives that have shaped the teaching of design projects in recent years. It serves as an X-ray of a department that is key to understanding the general approach to teaching at the Madrid School, allowing readers to discern how learning tools have evolved to become more useful, effective, and contemporary.

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In a territory historically marked by earthquakes, ruptures, and borders, architecture has manifested itself through diverse expressions over time. These expressions are nuanced by sociocultural processes that have defined the approaches and stances translated into urban imagery and architectural production.

IF is an international competition platform that aims to connect ideas from different sectors of society to help transform cities, making them increasingly self-sufficient, efficient, and ecological. We are looking for innovative ideas and new ways of thinking. In a time of global emergency, it is increasingly important that we think globally.

With a national and international call for entries, the search begins for those who will design the Las Salinas Urban Park, a space of the highest standard for the city of Viña del Mar that will transform into a multifunctional green area within the future neighborhood. This large park, situated in a strategic location, aims to become a significant project of integration—a space accessible to all and a hub for social, cultural, athletic, and educational gathering.

ARKxSITE is pleased to announce the 'SITE MIRADOR' international architecture ideas competition for architecture and landscape architecture students and young professionals (≤ 40 years old).

Given our current reality, CoRe aims to channel the experiences and sentiments of this coronavirus-induced quarantine through literary expression. To that end, the organization is launching:

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The new Archstorming competition takes us to Senegal, Africa. In some regions of the country, only 50% of school-age children have access to education, and classrooms are often overcrowded with up to 80 students due to a lack of infrastructure.

Beyond the romantic content often ascribed to its political-social aspect, resistance is an ambivalent condition. Because it depends on an external entity, it is not an autonomous condition; that is, it only appears in relation to an outside. It does not exist without something to resist. It is an opposition to forces that, as such, implies taking a stance from which that opposition is exercised. Thus, there can be resistance to aspects as disparate as the status quo or change.

The Quechua Architecture Competition invites all participants to take part in this one-week challenge and develop a project that explores diverse fields of thought and design. The challenge for this edition: "Shadow Pavilion."

After setting aside his career as an architect to serve on the front lines during World War I, Walter Gropius sensed that the world needed a radical change—a change in which art and architecture would play a fundamental role.

The Guatemala Architecture Biennial recognizes excellence in the architectural profession through the DANTA AWARDS. In previous editions, the awards have received over 100 projects from Guatemala and Central America, competing across various categories for both professionals and students.

In the mid-eighties, the advertising campaigns for the Benetton brand—under the art direction of Oliviero Toscani—provided an iconic image for the coexistence of different races and, in doing so, for the very idea of diversity. In 2000, an image created by Polish designer Piotr Mlodozeniec spelled out the word "CoeXisT," with the "C" replaced by a Muslim crescent, the "X" by the Star of David—a Jewish symbol—and the "T" by the Latin cross representing Christianity. Through these images, the concept of coexistence became associated with tolerance, serving as a counterpoint to both racism and religious fundamentalism.

Do you have questions about project eligibility or how to participate in the 2020 Biennial Competition?

Don't miss the live presentation on Thursday, July 2, at 4:30 PM (Ecuador time). You will have the opportunity to interact directly with the organizing committee and coordinators.