The Master's Programme on Sustainable Cities blends hands-on experience with academic insights from the Norman Foster Foundation's global network of experts. Co-directed by Norman Foster, President of the Foundation, and Professor Kent Larson, Director of the City Science Group at MIT Media Lab, the programme places students at the forefront of urban innovation. Each year, students immerse themselves in three pilot cities, engaging directly with local planners and managers to address urgent urban challenges.
Following the success of this year's pilot cities in Africa, the 2026 edition of the programme expands its geographical horizons to span three continents: Asia, Europe and Latin America. The pilot cities will be announced in the upcoming months.
"About Painting" opens on May 15 Galeria Patrícia Costa presents a solo exhibition by Alberto Saraiva, featuring paintings in dialogue with the pictorial and metaphysical inquiry
The Design Room Lisboa 2025: Furniture and textile exhibition for the contract sector
The Spanish Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters (ANIEME) invites you to The Design Room Lisbon 2025, an event showcasing products from leading Spanish furniture and textile brands tailored for the professional contract sector. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Carlos Lopes Pavilion in Lisbon.
57215 Philippe Decrauzat Screen (another kind of projection) 2024 _Rebecca Fanuele_low_01
Nara Roesler Rio de Janeiro is pleased to invite you to the opening of the exhibition “Logo as sombras desaparecem” on April 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The exhibition features recent and previously unseen works by Swiss artist Philippe Decrauzat (b. 1974, Lausanne), a leading figure in the new generation of optical and kinetic art. Based between his hometown and Paris, his work is included in numerous institutional collections in Switzerland and France, as well as at the MoMA in New York and the MACBA in Buenos Aires.
Buildner, in partnership with Collective Action for Culture (C.A.C), the Municipality of Peja, and the Ministry of Culture of Kosovo, has released the results of the Peja Culture Pavilion competition – an international architecture competition inviting architects and designers to reimagine a historically significant site in the heart of Peja, Kosovo.
The competition sought innovative and respectful design proposals that would revitalize a neglected urban square centered around a 15th-century water fountain. Entrants were asked to integrate this cultural heritage element into a multifunctional pavilion that could serve as a space for performance, reflection, gathering, and celebration.
Architect and philosopher Valpírio Gianni Monteiro will be at the Instituto Ling this May to lead the course Infinito Regresso: tradição e ruptura na arquitetura e no design. The course will consist of three sessions, held on Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on May 8, 15, and 22, providing a broad overview of the key schools and cultural trends that have shaped architecture and design from the 20th century to the present day.
Enel, a global leader in renewable energy, launched "WinDesign", an international contest where talented professionals and students, in the domain of engineering, architecture and design, are invited to imagine and design new wind turbines. The goal is to develop turbines projects that blend more seamlessly into the landscapes that host them, thereby supporting a wider role for them in the energy transition.
Enel, a global leader in renewable energy, launched "WinDesign", an international contest where talented professionals and students, in the domain of engineering, architecture and design, are invited to imagine and design new wind turbines. The goal is to develop turbines projects that blend more seamlessly into the landscapes that host them, thereby supporting a wider role for them in the energy transition.
As the first postgraduate institute in architectural education born from connections with some of the most influential figures in contemporary design, Yacademy offers everyone who steps through its doors the chance to grow—both professionally and personally. Here, young architects experience a comprehensive journey designed to enhance their skills, sharpen their sensitivity, and foster meaningful relationships. A cornerstone of this journey is the construction workshop.
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Call for Participants: UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona
The UIA 2026 Barcelona World Congress of Architects (UIA2026BCN) announces the Call for Participants, an international, open invitation for professionals worldwide to take part in the world's largest architecture event.
"Provoking the Territory: Bernard Khoury" is the third volume in the Dongola Architecture Series, and it takes a bold look at the work of one of Lebanon's most provocative architects. This book launch will be accompanied by a panel discussion that dives into Khoury's trajectory—from early experiments to his reinvention in his fifties—unpacking how his architecture embodies the contradictions of Beirut and the broader region.
ICFF: Welcome to New York. Photo credit Jenna Bascom for ICFF
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) returns to the Javits Center in New York City on May 18-20 with a renewed focus on human-centered, multi-sensory, and multicultural design under the theme "Designing in Harmony." The guiding concept reflects the global industry's evolving priorities, emphasizing craftsmanship, sustainability, and the human connection that defines thoughtful, forward-thinking design.
On the occasion of Design Week 2025, Gessi transforms Casa Gessi Milano into an experience of Haute Culture, placing personal well-being at the center. A longstanding presence in the international design scene, Gessi continues to embody a vision of innovation, wellness, and refined aesthetic sensibility. Since its inauguration in 2012, this iconic space on Via Manzoni has become a distinctive meeting point where creativity, elegance, and experimentation exist in dialogue.
ASA Experimental Design Exhibition Kulthida Songkittipakdee, Adul Kaewdee, Christo Meyer, Kulapat Yantrasast, Jenchieh Hung of HAS design and research
Future nostalgia refers to a compelling architectural design concept that draws inspiration from the past and seamlessly blends it with modern innovations and technologies. The objective transcends creating merely aesthetically pleasing spaces; it aims to infuse them with profound meaning—interweaving culture, society, and nature across both present and future contexts. This approach aspires to preserve and evolve historical knowledge and values that enrich our way of life, all while accommodating the shifting needs of future generations. In today's architectural landscape, there's a pronounced emphasis on looking ahead—designing cutting-edge, comfortable buildings that heavily rely on the latest technologies and contemporary insights. While this forward-thinking stance offers undeniable benefits, it often overlooks the wisdom and heritage of the past. The consequence can be designs that lack a meaningful connection to their original roots. Therefore, the international design competition "Futurism: Future Nostalgia in Architecture" serves as an invitation for architects to use the concept's definition to explore creative approaches and develop designs that link the past—in facets ranging from society, culture, and people to nature, place, and time—through the prism of modern knowledge, tools, and technologies. Participants are encouraged to venture without limitations on location or scale, using Thailand as a case study. The aim is to forge new forms of futurist architecture that honor and reflect upon the past through today's lens, guiding us toward a shared architectural future. The international architects and jurors include Kulthida Songkittipakdee, Adul Kaewdee, Christo Meyer, Kulapat Yantrasast, and Jenchieh Hung of HAS design and research.
