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In Mexico City, the iconic Casa Praxis (1975) by the renowned Mexican sculptor, poet, and architect Agustín Hernández Navarro became the main stage in "El Luchador" (The Wrestler), a short film produced by Simon and directed by RA! Arquitectos alongside filmmakers René Batista and Tito Sánchez. The film marks the launch of the 5th edition of the Living Places-Simon Architecture Prize. Simon, a centennial family-owned company specializing in lighting, energy, and space management, is recognized globally for its commitment to architectural excellence.

The film’s story follows the journey of a young dreamer who enters the house to live out his greatest fantasy: to become a wrestler, while facing unexpected events. It highlights the power of dream spaces to make the wishes of their inhabitants come true, illustrating that behind every living space there is an architect with a story to tell.

For over 50 years, SCI-Arc has driven students to advance design stewardship in new directions. Renowned for its avant-garde approach and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of architecture, SCI-Arc's Master of Architecture 1 (M.Arch 1) program exemplifies these qualities through a uniquely structured and forward-thinking curriculum. Fostering technical expertise and critical discourse, the M.Arch 1 program propels graduates to lifelong success in not only architecture but also in leading creative fields like AI, gaming, virtual reality, and film-based world building.  

A curated survey of the legendary Portuguese architect’s most interesting buildings, photographed by Duccio Malagamba

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In the late 90s and early 00s a group of Latin architects studying in Europe connected to form Supersudaca, an emerging global/local collective that shaped a discourse on globalization from their unique latin perspective. Eventually their members established their own studios across Latin America and Europe, but always bounced back to operate as "Supersudaca", through critical research. After more than two decades "Incomplete Works" puts into a single publication their extensive research and exhibits. The book was launched at the Nieuwe Instituut on February of this year, with a tribute to Supersudaca Felix Madrazo (IND.architecture).

The vibrant heart of the Philippines, Manila, is poised to witness a transformative addition to its urban landscape. The Manila Central Park Challenge, hosted by the international competition organizer Buildner, is an invitation-only architecture competition for an ambitious project set on a 360-hectare reclamation west of SM Mall of Asia, along Seaside Boulevard, Pasay City, Manila.

Renowned for its advanced approach to architectural education, SCI-Arc's Master of Architecture 2 (M.Arch 2) program stands out as a transformative experience for aspiring architects. Tailored for students with a background in architecture, the M.Arch 2 curriculum is a two-year intensive program designed to foster creativity, technical expertise, and critical thinking, preparing graduates for a dynamic and evolving professional landscape. Students in SCI-Arc’s M.Arch 2 program build a worldwide professional network of peers, faculty, and professionals, opening doors to collaboration, mentorship, career opportunities, and meaningful contributions on a global scale. SCI-Arc’s M.Arch 2 alumni have achieved some of the highest honors and recognition possible for architecture and design.

SCI-Arc’s Master of Science in Synthetic Landscapes (M.S. Synthetic Landscapes) program offers an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture, blending ecological thinking with advanced design technologies. This one-year postgraduate program prepares students to address complex environmental challenges through creative and sustainable design solutions, helping students to develop the curiosity critical for creativity. It offers a culture of advanced design scholarship that questions traditional models of research and practice. Here's a detailed look at the program's curriculum: