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Villa Medici Festival des Cabanes

Rene Submissions — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

Bridging the gap between architecture and landscape, the Villa Medici Festival des Cabanes presents six original architectural creations in the historical gardens, designed by international teams of architects and architecture students, together with a program of summer events.

The Villa Medici Festival des Cabanes is being held for the fifth time from May 21 to September 28, 2026. Every summer since its inception, the festival has been transforming the historical gardens of the French Academy in Rome into a laboratory for architectural experimentation and practice. The latest edition presents six cabanes (cabins or huts) to visit in the gardens, a pop-up

Open Call: Maksimir Stadium and Svetice Sports and Recreation Centre in Zagreb, Croatia

Rene Submissions — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0000

The competition was launched on March 20th 2026 following a landmark agreement between the City of Zagreb and the Croatian Government. This €224 million joint investment aims to replace aging infrastructure with a world-class, integrated sports precinct. The organisers invite visionary designs for a 35,000-seat stadium and a 'City of Sport' that honours the site’s historic character while meeting 21st-century athletic needs.

The objective is to select the best architectural and urban design for the Maksimir Stadium Complex, Svetice Sports Centre, and Borongaj Transit Hub that fulfills the Contracting Authority’s requirements and evaluation criteria.

Brutalist London

Rene Submissions — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Brutalist London is the definitive guide to London’s post-war Brutalist architecture, documenting more than fifty buildings across the city.

Written by architectural historian Owen Hopkins and photographed by Nigel Green, Brutalist London examines the development of concrete architecture in the decades following the Second World War. From major civic works such as the Barbican Estate and National Theatre to housing, churches and infrastructure, the book situates these buildings within the social, political and cultural conditions that shaped them.

Spanning a wide range of types and scales, the projects are presented through photography and text that focus on material, form and urban context.

The Mechanized Landscape Statecraft and Environment in the Tennessee Valley

Rene Submissions — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

In 1933 the United States government created the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and gave it jurisdiction over a demarcated region—the watershed of the Tennessee. The TVA was authorized to develop the resources in the Valley and promote the welfare of its residents. The TVA pursued these goals by constructing three large-scale operations, referred as the river, land and power machines. The TVA also invested in social projects, including support for housing and tourist industries in the region. The Mechanized Landscape: Statecraft and Environment in the Tennessee Valley examines this comprehensive effort as a form of statecraft—the art of government persuasion

MATERIA FORMA

Rene Submissions — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0000

MATERIA · FORMA is a visual and editorial project documenting the transformation of Spazio Moby, formerly the site of the Moretti furniture factory in Treviso, Italy. The publication — conceived as a photographic and written reflection — chronicles the full arc of an architectural revitalization: from abandonment to renewal, from raw structure to inhabited space.
Opening with a quote from Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities, the book sets its tone immediately: cities of the future already exist in the present, layered and folded within one another. This idea of temporal stratification runs through the entire work. In an era defined by speed,

We Are Desco Egyptian Graduation Projects Competition 3.0 Cermony

Rene Submissions — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000

The Egyptian Graduation Projects Competition 3.0 Ceremony by We Are Desco, proudly sponsored by Aedas, is a prestigious event celebrating the top architectural graduation projects across Egypt.

Bringing together leading architects, industry professionals, academics, and emerging talents, the ceremony marks the final stage of the competition where the most outstanding student projects are recognized and awarded.

The event will feature curated project showcases, exclusive jury insights, networking opportunities, and the official announcement of winners, highlighting innovation, creativity, and the future of architecture in Egypt.

More than just an awards night, the ceremony serves as a powerful platform connecting young architects with top firms

New Schools on the Block

Rene Submissions — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

New Schools on the Block presents a decade of school building practice by AFF Architekten, a collective of architects, craftspeople and researchers in Berlin and Lausanne.
For AFF, schools are not just places for learning, but also formative spaces for personal identities. As such, AFF aspires to create buildings that, through the interplay of their design and ways of use, provide settings for experiences that foster a sense of identity. The designs in this book range from the transformation of conventional corridor schools to the creation of new learning clusters. Numerous floor plan studies invite the reader to imagine diverse learning

Open Call: A New Crystal Palace Open Ideas Competition

Rene Submissions — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0000

The Museum of Architecture, the Great Exhibition Road Festival and Dr Neal Shasore have launched an open international design competition to rethink the Crystal Palace for contemporary society, considering what it might look like, how it would function and who it should serve.

The competition marks 175 years since the Great Exhibition of 1851, one of the defining moments in architectural and cultural history, inviting designers, architects, students and creative thinkers from anywhere in the world to reimagine the building at its centre.

The building that changed the world

When Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace rose in Hyde Park in the spring of

Call for Submissions: Drawing of the Year 2026

Rene Submissions — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Submissions are open to the Drawing of the Year Awards 2026! The seventh annual, global Awards are free to enter and celebrate excellence in creative imagery, drawings and visual representations.

With over £100,000 GBP in prizes, the Awards offer one of the largest prize pools of their kind with global exhibition and international publication opportunities for shortlisted works! The top 250 shortlisted entries will also win 180-day D5 PRO licences.

Top works will also have the opportunity to be exhibited as part of London Creates 2026, the major creative exhibition held at The Truman Brewery, London from 16-26 July 2026 alongside world

Book Talk: Architecture x Architecture: A Dialectic

Rene Submissions — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

On May 20, join MAP (Metropolitan Architecture Practice) co-founders Katherine Lambert, AIA, and Christiane Robbins in conversation at Rizzoli Bookstore to mark the release of the firm’s new monograph. Created between 2022 and 2024, Architecture x Architecture: A Dialectic captures a pivotal moment when architecture began to grapple with its own synthetic reflection and traces how machine vision and generative AI are shaping multidisciplinary design practice in the 21st century. Edited by Oscar Riera Ojeda (ORO Publishers) with project direction by Christiane Robbins, the volume includes a foreword by Kum-Kum Bhavnani, essays by Bill Seaman, Katherine Lambert, Christiane Robbins, Kyle

CAMPOSAZ 51:51 | Costruire Centrale - Wooden Self-Build Workshop

Rene Submissions — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0000

CAMPOSAZ 51:51 | Costruire Centrale - Wooden Self-Build Workshop
The workshop will take place in Ex Centrale del Latte, Vicenza, Italy
From 22-05-2026 to 31-05-2026
Applications must be submitted by midnight on 6 Maggio 2026

Info:
The Camposaz 51:51 edition lands in Vicenza to breathe new life into the Ex Centrale del Latte. Once a symbol of industrial production, this site is being transformed into a vibrant multifunctional hub for social innovation, co-working and culture. It is a strategic regeneration project that aims to return a vital space to the district.
During this 10-day workshop, we will focus our energy on the outdoor spaces, specifically the

Open Call: Built Projects with Sustainable Materials

Rene Submissions — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Open call for built projects.

The MARCH Awards 2026 highlights outstanding architectural projects that implement bio-based, circular or local materials. We support progress, not perfection. Projects with a mix of conventional and sustainable materials are welcome. Projects need to be located in Europe/UK.

Submission Requirements
- Year of completion: Projects should be completed between 2000 and 2026
- Project Location: Europe and The UK
- Project type: All project typologies are accepted and should be submitted in one of two categories:
1. New-built
2. Adaptive Reuse (incl. renovation, extension, restauration etc.)

Prizes (€8,000 + 3 Secret Prizes)
1. ALL SHORTLISTED SUBMISSIONS get lifelong exposure on marchmaterials.com
2.

The 15th National Architecture Symposium: Echoing Brilliance

Rene Submissions — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

The annual celebration of architectural excellence returns once again with the 15th National Architecture Symposium: Echoing Brilliance, organized by the Architecture Network (ARCHINET) as a celebration of its 20 years of legacy and distinction. This convergence of insight, knowledge, and discussions of more than 600 forward-thinkers will be held on May 2, 2026 at the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes O.P. Building in the campus of the University of Santo Tomas, Manila.

The Symposium presents an incredible roster of renowned professionals in the field of architecture and design which include: Ar. Abelardo Tolentino (Aidea Inc.), Ar. Saul Kim (Saul Kim Studio),

Crafting Wellbeing - European Crafts Alliance Annual Conference 2026

Rene Submissions — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Across Europe, craft is expanding beyond the workshop and into public health and community care. Co-hosted by Artex, this year’s European Crafts Alliance (ECA) Annual Conference explores the critical intersection of making, social participation, and wellbeing.

A central highlight of the programme is the premiere of the ECA’s highly anticipated study, Crafting Health and Wellbeing, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland. We will also hear from practitioners who are successfully integrating traditional crafts into professional recovery programmes, creating new career pathways for makers, and contributing to better health and wellbeing.

The event features a diverse lineup of researchers, craftspeople, and institutional

The Architect Guide: A Learning Reference

Rene Submissions — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The object of this guide is to provide architecture learners with concise and accessible information about contextualized styles and movements. Think of the style or movement as a bright star in the sky. This book takes us beyond its shine, exploring it from every angle and uncovering its every detail. after explaining the historical context, we provide details for each style about the architectural concepts, landmarks, notable architects and architectural elements, so whether the reader was a student, enthusiast or professional in the field, this book aims to serve as a valuable resource to deepen your understanding of architecture.

Samoa's Iconic Fale - How Culture Informs architecture

Rene Submissions — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0000

Samoa’s Iconic Fale: How Culture Informs Architecture (ISBN: 978 4 9910659 0 3) is a new, brilliant book that brings decades of research together to document the traditional construction of Sāmoa’s iconic meeting houses. Drawing on rare knowledge from master builders, early travellers, and recent scholarship, it highlights why the fale remains central to Sāmoan identity, community, and cultural life.

Richly illustrated with technical drawings and photographs, the book offers a compelling introduction to Sāmoan indigenous architecture, and an indispensable reference for anyone seeking deeper insight into Pacific architecture and indigenous knowledge systems.

Community Centre in Podgorica

Rene Submissions — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000

The subject of this competition arises from the need for the Zabjelo neighborhood in Podgorica to obtain a Local Community Center that will, through its program, contribute to improving the social quality of life of its residents. More precisely, its content will support the long-term development of the Capital City through principles of spatial planning, along with social and economic development and environmental protection.

The building, with all its functions, will have a multifaceted impact on community life and culture, as well as on creating new opportunities for further development.

It will enable the integration of cultural, healthcare, and commercial-social facilities within

Belonging in London: Art and Inclusive Public Space

Rene Submissions — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

London, UK — Galerie de Nuage hosts a cross-disciplinary talk about inclusive urban environments as part of the London Festival of Architecture programme.

The event brings together professionals from the fields of architecture, art, urban planning and civic engagement research for a free online conversation about building inclusive communities.

Confirmed speakers include: Richard Hearns (HDipADe); Cleo Valentine, PhD (University of Cambridge; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; HKS); Gabriel Warshafsky (Director, Jan Kattein Architects; Bartlett School of Architecture); Adam Paul Susaneck (Project Manager, AECOM; Delft University of Technology); and Yulin Peng (Galerie de Nuage).

Richard Hearns, B.A., HDipADe speaker /