The production of built spaces in the past and the accumulation of values and meanings attributed by humanity over time allow for the recognition of our society's history and provide the opportunity to identify ourselves as individuals belonging to our contemporary community.
With a 32-year history, the firm of Mario Biselli and Artur Katchborian has designed projects across all scales and themes: residences, public and private buildings, commercial and service projects, schools, sports centers, and urban planning initiatives. Their architecture seeks to understand and respond to Brazil's economic and cultural transformations. On June 18, they will launch a book marking this milestone at the Museu da Casa Brasileira. Published by Acácia Cultural, Biselli Katchborian Arquitetos provides a holistic approach to the work developed over more than three decades.
The legacy of Brazilian modernism is currently the subject of intense revisionism and serves as a central reference for many contemporary works, including those that reject its principles. This course seeks to historically define the category of "the modern" within the fields of architecture and design in Brazil, understanding its emergence in the context of the formation of a national identity.
Sound, visual, and architectural interventions, panel discussions, and lectures—among other actions taking place across three spaces at the Persa Víctor Manuel—will seek to address the current demands fueling the country’s ongoing mobilization. This is part of the fourth edition of Estrategias Oblicuas (Oblique Strategies), an event that uses interdisciplinary intersections to contemplate, reflect upon, discuss, and report on the social uprising currently unfolding in Chile.
Semana Design Salvador brings energy to the Bahian capital
Featuring lectures and exhibitions, the event begins on October 17
A new initiative from the cultural center, the project ‘Japan at the Pritzker: Architectural Legacy in the Contemporary Scene’ celebrates the fact that Japan is the most represented country in the Pritzker Prize. To kick off the series, Kazuyo Sejima of the duo SANAA, winner of the 2010 Pritzker Prize, will give a lecture on her solo career and her work within the architecture firm SANAA, as well as present recent projects, on September 9th at 7:00 PM.
At this First Meeting on Infrastructure Management and Planning for State Universities, "How do we move forward together to build quality learning spaces?", we will share experiences focused on Educational Infrastructure Management, Institutional Infrastructure Planning, Design, Architecture, Innovation, Universal Accessibility, and Sustainability.
POSSIBLE ARCHITECTURES: The Political Dimension of Architecture.
On May 7, architect Marcos Bertoldi will launch his first book, which extensively documents his 35-year career.
Seeking to renew thinking about the future of the profession, AsBEA has chosen "Exploring the Future of Spaces" as the theme for its 2019 convention, to be held on September 20, 21, and 22 in Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro. The event will address issues relevant to the future possibilities of the profession. It will feature prominent figures and authorities in their fields, as well as experts from outside the architecture world, to further enrich the content for participating architects.
The launch of the 102nd issue of Revista ARQ, which explores the notion of "speculation" in architecture, will take place on Thursday, August 29. The event will feature commentary from Eugenio Tironi, sociologist and Director of Tironi Asociados; Alejandra Celedón, architect, PhD in Architecture, and professor at the UC School of Architecture; and Francisco Vergara Perucich, architect, PhD in Urbanism, and Director of the Center for Space Production at the Universidad de las Américas.
100En1Día is an international, non-profit, and independent citizen movement that promotes civic participation through a massive festival of urban interventions.
The 2019 Informal Means Symposium: Alternative Practices in Latin America will showcase unconventional production methods and professional empowerment within the built environment.
The Professional Master's in Architecture and Urbanism at Unisinos focuses on the sustainability and performance of cities and buildings. Designed to meet the ongoing need for advanced professional qualification and societal engagement, this program builds knowledge in sustainable architecture and urban design, construction performance analysis, energy efficiency, and environmental certification to improve quality of life. It addresses topics related to innovation, sustainability, and technology in Architecture and Urbanism.
Join the premier regional gathering of forestry and timber professionals, architects, designers, and value-added product manufacturers. The event focuses on the Villarrica-Freire Timber Development Hub, a cornerstone for driving business activity with a unique regional signature.
Escola da Cidade is now accepting applications until January 31 for its open courses. These courses offer the opportunity to delve into specific areas within the field of architecture and urbanism, covering the school's five disciplinary tracks: design, history, technology, project, and urbanism.
Learn how to leverage the latest design technologies to innovate your methodology in architecture, urban planning, and design projects.
“Up Close and From Within: A Neighborhood Mapping Workshop” will be a practical working group focused on the collective research and analysis of the territory surrounding the IABsp.