Tomorrow.Building World Congress (Barcelona, November 7-9, 2023) is the new global event empowering the green and digital transition of buildings and urban infrastructures, a gathering of experts and leaders of the construction industry where to exchange ideas and foster business. Celebrated within the framework of Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading event for cities, for this edition are expected over 25,000 professionals from more than 800 cities and over 600 international speakers that will share their vision on how to build a more sustainable and livable urban future.
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LaMalDita Restaurant / LoCa Studio
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Architects: LoCa Studio
- Area: 65 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: GIRA, Airfal, Faro , Luximport, Vilar Albaro
Architecture Classics: Barcelona Pavilion / Mies Van der Rohe
The German Pavilion was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the German representation at the International Exhibition in Barcelona held on Montjuic that same year. The Pavilion was conceived as a space of modest dimensions and refined materials. It was made of glass, steel, and four types of marble, intended to host the official reception led by King Alfonso XIII and German authorities. The uniqueness in the use of materials, which was always highlighted in his work, wasn't about their novelty but about the modernity they represented and their precise application in terms of geometry, the accuracy of their components, and the clarity of their assembly.
Wannabe Photography Studio / Manu Pages Taller d'Arquitectura
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Architects: Manu Pages Taller d'Arquitectura
- Area: 275 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: CUBRO Design
La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona’s Unfinished Masterpiece, Is One Step Closer to Completion
Sagrada Familia, Antonio Gaudi’s famous yet incomplete landmark, is moving forward toward completion. As of last week, five out of the six central towers have been fully constructed. Since this January, when the towers of Evangelists Luke and Mark were finished, two additional towers, dedicated to Evangelists Matthew and John, have been crowned with statues by sculptor Xavier Medina-Campen, marking their completion. The Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, the foundation overseeing the construction, announced a special Mass on November 12 to mark the inauguration, initiating the illumination of the four towers all throughout the Christmas season.
Simultaneo Bar at Hotel Plaza / El Equipo Creativo
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Architects: El Equipo Creativo
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Manufacturers: Andreu World, Art Antic, BOSSVI, CasaDesus, Expormim, +10
Psychoarchitecture: An Intervention by Oscar Abraham Pabón at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona
From September 14th to October 8th, 2023, "Psicoarquitectura" will be showcased at the German Pavilion, designed by Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, located in the city of Barcelona. The Mies van der Rohe Foundation, in collaboration with LAB 36 and Senda Gallery, is hosting this temporary artistic intervention by the artist and architect Oscar Abraham Pabón. This intervention explores the materiality of this iconic work of the Modern Movement, delving into its interpretative and psychological dimensions.
Madrid and Barcelona Benefit from Spain’s Free Travel Plan
Last summer, Spain promoted cleaner transportation by offering free seasonal tickets for suburban and regional trains, which translated into roughly 48 million journeys per month. The initiative hoped to help citizens reduce fuel consumption and reduce the cost of living during the economic uncertainties and rising energy prices. In the summer of 2022, a 30% discount for municipal public transport was announced, with local governments in places like Catalonia topping up to a 60% discount. The program ran between the 1st of September and the 31st of December of last year.
The Future Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona Receives the International Architecture Award IAA 2023
The Museum of Architecture and Design, Chicago Athenaeum, and the European Center for Architecture, Art, Design, and Urban Studies have just revealed the winning projects in their 2023 edition of the International Architecture Awards (IAA). Among these recognitions, the design by IDOM, Nikken Sekkei, and b720 for the Nou Camp Nou stands out.
Apartment Renovation in Sants / midori arquitectura
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Architects: midori arquitectura
- Area: 64 m²
- Year: 2023
Forkstone Renovation / LoCa Studio
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Architects: LoCa Studio
- Area: 1600 m²
- Year: 2023
Baró Tower Housing / DATAAE + Narch + Maira Arquitectes
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Architects: DATAAE, Maira Arquitectes, Narch
- Area: 5617 m²
- Year: 2022
Bofill Foundation Offices / GCA Architects
ARCA Portable Garden / Takk + Mireia Luzárraga + Alejandro Muiño
Aesop Store / BAROZZI VEIGA
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Architects: BAROZZI VEIGA
- Area: 100 m²
- Year: 2022
How are Cities Adapting to Heatwaves in the Face of Climate Change
The climate crisis has made heatwaves more likely and more intense around the world. Record-breaking high temperatures are being reported across the world. According to international data, the first week of July 2023 was the hottest week on record, putting millions of people in danger. All throughout this summer, recurring heatwaves have been affecting large portions of Asia, Europe, and the United States, priming the land for fires in places like Greece, Spain, and Canada, triggering unhealthy air warnings, evacuations, and heat-related deaths. The increasingly threatening effects of the climate crisis are also felt in cities worldwide, as extreme heat proves to be a rapidly growing health risk to millions of urban dwellers.
Cities are on the front lines of this public health emergency. People living in urban areas are among the hardest hit when heatwaves happen, partly because of urban heat islands. This is a phenomenon that occurs when cities replace the natural land cover with dense concentrations of surfaces that absorb and retain heat, like pavements and buildings. Heat risk levels also vary by neighborhood, with less affluent and historically marginalized sectors being the most affected due to the density of the population, limited access to cooling systems, and the limited availability of green urban spaces.
Installation I Possessió Drift / Jorge Vidal Studio
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Architects: Jorge Vidal Studio
- Area: 220 m²
- Year: 2022