This symposium aims to decode and challenge the societal attitudes and design conventions that shape contemporary design and impact bamboo use. Highlighting case studies from bamboo growing regions such as Colombia and Indonesia, it draws on the expertise of three leading voices:
Each month, Friends of Residential Treasures Los Angeles (FORT: LA) curates a new self-guided trail, inviting Angelenos to explore the city’s rich architectural heritage. These immersive experiences highlight significant homes, hidden gems, and the designers who have shaped Los Angeles' built environment.
The 5th annual VMSD Scholarship + Experience recognizes and supports leadership potential in the Interior Design, Retail Design, Hospitality Design, Visual Merchandising, Architecture, UX Design, Engineering, and Product Design fields through a $1,500 scholarship plus an invitation to attend the 2024 International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) in Providence, Rhode Island, this October with airfare, hotel, and daily per diem covered—a prize package totaling $4,500 for this year's recipient.
In contemporary architecture, façades have evolved beyond their traditional role as protective exteriors—they now serve as powerful expressions of identity, creativity, and sustainability. As the visual gateway to a building, façades play a dual role: safeguarding structures from environmental stressors while enhancing their aesthetic appeal and architectural character.
Much like interior design reflects the personality of its occupants, a façade communicates the essence of a building. It forms the first impression and serves as a canvas for architectural storytelling, often embodying the vision and creativity of the architect.
CAMPOSAZ 49:49 La Svolta - Wooden Self-Build Workshop
In the heart of the Modena hills, surrounded by fruit trees and open landscapes, La Svolta Farm is going to host a self-build workshop focused on the realization of a pergola, designed as a resting point for walkers, cyclists, and visitors.
More than a commercial showcase, La Feria De Diseño Medellín powered by imm cologne is a citywide experience. With satellite events and a curated content agenda, we promote a dialogue between business, and wellbeing for design in Latin America.
La Feria De Diseño Medellín powered by imm cologne is Latin America's leading trade show for design, architecture, interiors, and lifestyle. Its 12th edition will take place from September 18 to 20, 2025, at Plaza Mayor Medellín, bringing together over 230 brands and professionals from more than 35 countries.
Don’t miss this fast-paced, design-inspired evening with FORT: LA featuring a sneak preview of Rebel Architects, episode 2 —Art and Rebellion in the ‘70s and ‘80s —before its official release! Join rebel architects Frederick Fisher and Thom Mayne in conversation with artist Chuck Arnoldi, moderated by Frances Anderton. More speakers to be announced! Sommelier India Mandelkern pairs perfect wines to match the rebel architect spirit.
In 2022, 50 years after Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, and Steven Izenour declared in their influential book Learning from Las Vegas that the desert town was to the Strip what Rome is to the Piazza, the American Academy of Rome debuted the exhibition From Las Vegas to Rome, exploring dialogues between these two cities through images taken by Dutch photographer Iwan Baan. This traveling exhibition is opening for the first time in the US in a new iteration on view at the Princeton University School of Architecture from August 6 through September 10, 2025.
