In times of debate surrounding unemployment rates and housing deficits, this interactive documentary outlines a period when the industry-housing link was practiced through the proliferation of worker villages in urban "suburbs." The official launch will take place on May 10 and 24.
The Rio de Janeiro Department of the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB-RJ) is pleased to announce the 56th Annual Awards and the 35th Architect of Tomorrow Award.
Revista Contraste, an independent publication developed by undergraduate students at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo (FAU-USP), announces the launch of its 5th edition, themed "Education." For this occasion, we invite everyone to participate in the debate "Educating Centers: The Architecture of Cultural Spaces in the City of São Paulo." The event is part of a series of activities organized by the magazine, addressing the theme of education through various approaches.
The Escola da Cidade – Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism is now accepting applications for four lato sensu postgraduate programs.
The 10th Scientific Initiation Symposium will take place on October 30 and 31. Submissions for presentation will be accepted until August 3.
The documentary "Tudo é Projeto," which explores the life and work of Paulo Mendes da Rocha—one of the most respected architects in Brazil and worldwide—will be screened on May 23 at 4:00 PM in the Aula Magna at the Università Iuav di Venezia. This event is an initiative of the Casa da Arquitectura in partnership with Iuav, taking place during the opening week of the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale.
The National Seminar of Model Architecture and Urbanism Offices (SeNEMAU) is the occasion where members of EMAUs from across the country discuss, exchange experiences, and improve the model of education and university extension, where production is primarily focused on issues involving the democratization of architecture. SeNEMAU, like the EMAU itself, is an event conceived and promoted by FeNEA and has been held annually since 1997, organized by students involved with EMAUs alongside faculty advisors. The seminar program consists of activities that promote a collective experience of exchange and learning, such as presentations of work from model offices, practical workshops, lectures, roundtables, and experiences and interventions in urban spaces.
nuevosnuevos launches in Madrid on Saturday, June 23, through nuevosENCUENTROS, an initiative addressing the central theme of "making the public public" throughout 2018. During the event, experts from various disciplines related to creation, thought, research, and communication will engage in open dialogue with the public regarding current urban issues, establishing an open and horizontal relationship that allows for the sharing of experiences and reflections.
Biofabrication State aims to provide an overview of academic exercises on this subject conducted at the Universidad Católica and Columbia University. The event will consist of brief presentations by students from both universities and will feature a presentation by David Benjamin, an architect and professor at Columbia University's GSAPP.
A roundtable discussion to kick off the semester, themed TERRITORY, URBANITY, AND ARCHITECTURE | Ways of thinking and making.
The exhibition "The Place of Art: Iconic Architectural Works Dedicated to Art" will open on Thursday, June 7, at 7:30 PM at the MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Parque Forestal, Santiago, Chile, and will run until June 17.
IABsp 2018 Awards – 75th Anniversary Special
The complex, multidisciplinary challenges of the 21st century demand professionals capable of understanding problems from multiple perspectives. At the same time, they must possess solid experience in integrating top-tier technical skills with a deep understanding of the economic, cultural, and social context of technologies.
RhinoMAQUIA is a Rhinoceros 5.0 course for architects that, along with other program plugins, facilitates the digital modeling and documentation of both orthogonal and highly complex geometric architectural projects.
Rhinoceros 5.0 is computer-aided design and modeling software capable of working with a wide variety of formats throughout the design process, allowing users to generate digital designs and subsequently outline prototyping strategies to bring their ideas to life. The course will cover the necessary theory for students to learn and develop their own critical analysis regarding the geometry they are designing and its relationship to contemporary movements within the digital architectural world.
LIGA 27: Ambapy
José Cubilla
Asunción, Paraguay
March - May 2018
This exhibition presents an architectural photography project by architect Alejandro Gómez, which draws parallels between buildings from different eras through their geometry, using framings that aim to depict elevations, almost devoid of scale. The selected buildings were designed by prestigious 20th and 21st-century architects.
The Ibero-American Lighting Design Meeting (EILD) is a non-profit initiative led by a group of independent, active professionals. It serves as a space for reflection and the exchange of ideas among Ibero-American lighting designers, extending its influence worldwide. The spirit of the meeting promotes new ways of conveying the values of lighting design, emphasizing communication and collaboration across all disciplines related to the profession. The event began in 2010 in Valparaíso (Chile), followed by Querétaro (Mexico) in 2012, Medellín (Colombia) in 2014, and Ouro Preto (Brazil) in 2016, consistently supported by major professional lighting equipment manufacturers, associations, and national and international institutions.
The Council of Architects and Urbanists of Brazil (CAU/BR), the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB), and CAU/SP will host the "National Seminar on Urban Policy: For More Humane, Just, and Sustainable Cities" on July 3rd and 4th. The event is free and will be held at the IAB São Paulo headquarters.