According to data from the 2017 Origin-Destination survey in the city of São Paulo, walking is most prevalent in the periphery. In Heliópolis, the city's largest favela, 37.7% of trips are made exclusively on foot. In Paraisópolis, the second-largest favela, this figure rises to 40.7%, while in Brasilândia, the eighth most populous district, it is 30.9%.

About the book: In this book, Zaida Muxí reviews the historical role of women in the production and theory of architecture and urbanism. She reflects on how this presence—and, above all, the recurring absence of a female perspective—impacts the spaces we inhabit. From design to urban and housing policy and the debate on new ideas, the book treats the home and the city as representations of the private and public spheres. The home as a metaphor for architecture; the city as a synthesis of human action. Discussing these topics from a female perspective requires deconstructing official historiography, revealing the false universality of how knowledge is transmitted and historical narratives are constructed. As in other fields of knowledge—the arts, science, and politics—women do not exist on equal footing, nor are they represented according to merit. Therefore, it is necessary to revisit the history of architecture and cities to rewrite it, now with women as the definitive protagonists.

On Saturday, August 3rd, at 2:00 PM, the Galeria Pop Up will host a guided tour of the exhibition "Tempo, tempo, tempo..." Curated by Mario Camargo, the exhibition features works by Benjamin Rothstein, Beth Ferrante, Cláudia Lyrio, Katia Politzer, Laura Bonfá Burnier, Patricia Fairon, Mario Camargo, Marcelo Palmar Rezende, Nelson Sadala, Nora Sari, and Reitchel Komch.

About the book: Since the 1994 publication of Móvel moderno no Brasil, which grew out of her master's thesis, Cecilia Loschiavo has become a central reference for understanding the Brazilian material heritage shaped by the period's design activity. She established the historical and theoretical foundations that qualified the revaluation of these works, which began in the 2000s. Her research began in the late 1970s, a time when this modernizing approach to Brazilian living was experiencing a period of intense neglect, and many of its protagonists—with whom the author had the opportunity to work closely—saw their crafts interrupted or re-evaluated. This new book represents the next chapter in Cecilia's prolific academic career: her doctoral thesis, which had never been published in its entirety. In it, the trajectories of Sergio Rodrigues, Joaquim Tenreiro, Celso Martinez Carrera, and José Zanine Caldas are analyzed to support her central argument: the encounter between tradition and modernity in the semi-industrialized Brazil of the first half of the 20th century and its contribution to the country's creative identity. The book includes commentary by Claudia Moreira Salles and prefaces by her colleagues in the international debate on design, aesthetics, and material culture: Bazon Brock, Jacques Leenhardt, and Francisco Providência. It also features illustrations by Francisco Providência.

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The 9th ExpoMadera Entre Ríos 2024 is shaping up to be a key event for the timber and construction sectors in Argentina. This international exhibition, taking place from October 4 to 5 at the Concordia Convention Center—with a preliminary workshop on August 15 at the Casa de Entre Ríos in Buenos Aires—aims to promote timber housing and its integration into sustainable architecture.

Renowned for its advanced approach to architectural education, SCI-Arc's Master of Architecture 2 (M.Arch 2) program stands out as a transformative experience for aspiring architects. Tailored for students with a background in architecture, the M.Arch 2 curriculum is a two-year intensive program designed to foster creativity, technical expertise, and critical thinking, preparing graduates for a dynamic and evolving professional landscape. Students in SCI-Arc’s M.Arch 2 program build a worldwide professional network of peers, faculty, and professionals, opening doors to collaboration, mentorship, career opportunities, and meaningful contributions on a global scale. SCI-Arc’s M.Arch 2 alumni have achieved some of the highest honors and recognition possible for architecture and design.

The PA Editorial Fellowship aims to encourage new editors and writers to contribute to the field of architecture and design. We want to ensure that diverse voices from different backgrounds have visibility in this field.

TraMod AWARDS 2024

In the conception and development of its activities, the Fundació Mies van der Rohe aims to generate research and debate about modern and contemporary architecture in a manner that is open to paradigm changes, and particularly in relation to concepts which are fundamental today such as identity, social inclusion and all elements of sustainability.

SCI-Arc’s Master of Science in Synthetic Landscapes (M.S. Synthetic Landscapes) program offers an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture, blending ecological thinking with advanced design technologies. This one-year postgraduate program prepares students to address complex environmental challenges through creative and sustainable design solutions, helping students to develop the curiosity critical for creativity. It offers a culture of advanced design scholarship that questions traditional models of research and practice. Here's a detailed look at the program's curriculum: 

Environmental degradation and reforestation are the themes of the solo exhibition by Rio-based artist Raul Leal, which draws from his observations of the Fluminense landscape.

Myanmar’s traditional teak farmhouses, included on the 2020 World Monuments Watch, embody the country’s unique vernacular building traditions.

CP Kukreja Foundation for Design Excellence Presents 'The Masterplan' Exhibition at CEPT University, Ahmedabad

International Space Planning Competition for Seoul Station

Calzavara Tower Coating Design

LUMINEX returns for a third year, bringing art and community together in an engaging outdoor exhibition using buildings as the canvas. For one night only, free and open to all, eight multimedia artists will transform a five-block radius in the South Park District of downtown Los Angeles. Featured artists this year include JOJO ABOT, Refik Anadol, Alice Bucknell, Nao Bustamante, Petra Cortright, Marc Horowitz, Carole Kim, and Sarah Rara, as well as special installations with Los Angeles Video Artists (LAVA).

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The Living Places - Simon Architecture Prize is an initiative of Simon—curated by the Fundació Mies van der Rohe since the prize’s inception—which aims to distinguish those architectural projects (including interiors, public, domestic, and landscape spaces) whose excellence provide comfort to their inhabitants and improve people’s quality of life on a daily basis; while working, learning, sharing, enjoying...in short, architecture to be lived!

The Mayor's Office of Villanueva, Santander, in partnership with the Colombian Society of Architects, Santander Regional Chapter, is launching an architectural competition for the design of a Tourist Experience Center.