Much has been said about the contemporary garden, which has explored various forms of architecture and design in recent years. At the same time, ecological issues have been brought to everyone's attention, so much so that the garden, as an artistic and cultural manifestation of nature, cannot ignore the principles of energy saving, the conservation of water resources, and unconditional respect for all forms of biodiversity.
Every two years, the Manuel de Solà-Morales European Prize will recognize the best university research in the field of urbanism carried out by a student granted a PhD. Candidates can be anyone studying at a European University whose research for their doctoral thesis is grounded in urbanism, according to the application procedure. The award honors the memory of Professor of Urbanism, and architect, Manuel de Solà-Morales Rubio (1939-2012) who understood his subject as a creative and intellectual activity, committed to improving cities through what he called "persistent research".
“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain
The late Anthony Bourdain’s quote can easily apply to working on an overseas architectural project. There is a steep learning curve. Risks and rewards. How do you educate yourself? A great resource can be found in AIA Contract Documents’ recently updated B161 - Agreement Between Client and Consultant for design consulting services where the Project is located outside the United States, which was first published in 2002. Provided below is a brief introduction to the newly revised document available at aiacontracts.org.
3 days left to deadline of 7th Annual Inspireli awards, including the Beirut Port Renewal Competition on July 14th at 23:59 local time!
By the way of the Art and Architecture biennales in Tallinn, Estonia, we will launch The First Zoom Biennale, which will take place exactly during the time when the Tallinn Architecture Biennale will take place, but the theme of our virtual architecture biennale will actually be the theme of the Tallinn's Art Biennale, which explores the issue of Art and Animistic Cosmologies.
Bcome 2022 is to propose the future vision of Busan, this year’s theme of the Busan Architecture Festival, by addressing the World Expo 2030 Busan which can symbolize its future.
As a contemporary response, we have framed this Avani Annual Research Symposium 2022 as FRICTION: Towards a Postcolonial Pedagogy and Practice in Architecture. This is an attempt to expand on the nature of inequalities and exclusions, contested sites and other areas often difficult to access.
Description via Amazon. Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden.
UN-Habitat, the United Nations agency focusing on sustainable urbanization, is accepting nominations for its prestigious Scroll of Honour Award.
The site in question is one of the most valuable building lots suitable for development in the capital city of Slovakia, Bratislava, thanks to its proximity to both, the historic city center, and the new downtown as well as its position on the southern bank of the Danube River.
Camposaz has been invited to be a part of a much wider project called "Luoghi di Noi" held by INU Trentino. During the workshop the participants will ideate and create wood installations to host an exhibition about participatory planning.
The Real Play City Challenge awards inspiring cities and urban practitioners that have successfully used placemaking to create environments that give people time, space and opportunities to play.
Two of the most important cities in Ukraine— Kyiv and Odesa—are currently under attack. Matthew Bell, FAIA presents historic analysis, and leads discussion of the principal architecture and urban design features of these cities with particular focus on the rebuilding of Kyiv after World War II.
in situ studio hosts a two-week design workshop, Real Matter 2022, every summer in Raleigh, NC featuring lectures, tours, and a collaborative project. Participants are given the opportunity to interact with community leaders and design professionals, while also building a network with peers from across the country.
Material Matters is a new fixture on the London design calendar. Based on the critically acclaimed podcast of the same name, the event will see its inaugural edition take place during this year’s London Design Festival, from 22-25 September on London’s Southbank. The event promises to bring together over 40 world-leading brands, designers, makers and organisations to celebrate the importance of materials and their ability to shape our lives. It will provide a platform for inspiration for architects, designers, interior design professionals and design-savvy members of
the public.
Camposaz is a wood self-construction workshop in 1:1 scale with the ambition to promote interaction between disciplines and practitioners dealing with architectural design. The workshop is open to architects, designers, carpenters between 18 and 35 years of age. During the workshop, living in close contact, they have to design and physically construct small wood installations, based on specific themes, aiming at enhancing the landscape.
The Department of Architecture (D-Arch) of ETH Zurich is looking for innovative approaches for studio teaching in architectural design. This call is open to independent architects, with or without a built oeuvre. Apply to teach your vision for the future of architecture and construction in a new experimental design studio.
This September 21-24, New Generations will have the privilege to host the 10th edition of the New Generations Festival at the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome. Titled “New Urban Challenges”, the Festival will see the participation of more than 30 international guests, through a series of public lectures, exhibitions, online events, and satellite activities.