"10 Minutes. Architects and Designers in Conversation" gathers 24 interviews by Stephanie Davidson with architects and designers from 15 countries, about their relationship with materials and how this informs architecture's and design's place in society. Questions of economy, ecology, cooperation, and pedagogy are also at the heart of the conversations, revealing a variety of contemporary, exploratory, and constantly renewed ways of designing and making.
With ABVM, Omer Arbel, Assemble, Atelier Fanelsa, BAST – Bureau Architectures Sans Titre, Comunal Taller de Arquitectura,Ensamble Studio, Fala Atelier, GAFPA, Jumbo, Lland studio, Inigo Minns, Modular by Mensah, New American House, Norell/Rodhe, O.K. – Office Kovacs, Point Supreme, Porto Academy, Rotor Deconstruction, Sameep Padora & Associates, Sanchez Benton architects, Atang Tshikare, Willow Technologies, Zeller & Moye.

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For over a decade, CHK has been shaping the future horizons of built environments possessing a social and cultural significance, crafting a new identity that transcends the mere physical value. 'Crafting Character' is a compelling chronicle of CHK's practice, presenting their design philosophy and innovative approach to architecture, leading the way towards environmental and social responsibility, responding to contemporary needs.

Never Enough Architecture (NEA) presents its new initiative in support of Madrid Architecture Week and in collaboration with the City Council of Pelayos de la Presa (Madrid, Spain). This initiative combines a detailed course on "Adaptive Reuse" and "Placemaking" with an architecture competition, offering participants comprehensive learning on these two current key architectural trends.

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) calls its 10th Advanced Architecture Contest as a global reflection to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the built environment. This competition aims to inspire participants to envision novel applications of AI mixed with non-AI tools that can shape the future of architecture, urban planning, and design.

"Entreplanos: Cinema, City, Architecture" is an open-call competition for short films of up to two minutes, shot entirely on a mobile phone. Entries must address themes related to the city and architecture.

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The second edition of the International Architecture and Urbanism Biennial returns as an in-person event, taking place in the historic centers of Lima and Callao.

Design Today is an event featuring talks and workshops on the current state of design, covering emerging theories, disciplinary issues, and recent practices and themes, all presented by national and international design figures. The event focuses on a broad, inclusive, experimental, and critical design practice.

Piracicaba to host regional forum on decent housing as public health in November

Those familiar with the multicolored fractals of visual artist, sculptor, and muralist Tché Ruggi—scattered across cities ranging from São Paulo, where he began around 2000, to Kassel, Germany—will encounter works that reveal a new perspective. Far from abandoning spray paint cans and techniques, Tché promotes what he calls a "purification" through the works that make up the exhibition S E N S U S—experiencing something through the senses and reason—which opens on September 28.

PUC Minas Architecture and Urbanism programs host international guests.

Green Building Day is an event that will bring together creative and detail-oriented professionals who value quality architecture, with the goal of expanding the horizons of sustainable architecture, honing skills, and exploring the true potential of innovative and sustainable architectural design.

Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the Instituto Cultural Vale, the Museu A CASA do Objeto Brasileiro and Alcantarino Design are presenting the exhibition "Caboclos da Amazônia: arquitetura, design e música" from September 30 to January 7, 2024, at the institution's headquarters located at 1216 Rua Pedroso de Moraes, in Pinheiros, São Paulo.

Throughout October, more than 230 events will discuss building urban resilience in the Global South. Featuring representatives from over 20 countries in Latin America and Lusophone Africa, the 2023 Urban Circuit (Circuito Urbano) will take place from October 2 to 31. The schedule is now available on the event website.

As part of her series, "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn of Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with Igor Zucchi this coming Sunday, October 1st.

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Obra Blanca is an essential experience for professionals in the finishes and architectural design products sector, including ceramics, bathroom fixtures, faucets, lighting, and more. It is a unique opportunity to expand projects and reach new goals through interaction and connection with suppliers, professionals, and industry leaders.

Born and bred New Yorker Jill Gill is equal parts artist and author, commentator and collector, a true inamorata of the ever-changing city. Since the mid-1950s, she has captured the buildings and streetscapes of the city (especially those about to be lost to urban renewal) in a series of more than 100 watercolor and ink paintings. The New York she portrays is one of classic movies, vintage postcards, and hand-painted wall advertisements.

We cordially invite you to the opening of the Alberto Cruz Covarrubias exhibition, Casa Olivetti: "Una casa no tan casa" [A House Not Quite a House], at Galería Gallo, a space dedicated to the interdisciplinary intersection of design, architecture, the city, and contemporary culture.

When an architect pours their heart and soul into a project, the last thing they want to deal with is an unhappy client, and, consequently, possible litigation.

Risk mitigation remains a top-of-mind concern for architects, no matter how the Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations (AECO) industry evolves. New and evolving requirements for firms to double their efforts in identifying potential risks and ensuring the proper documentation is filed to avoid blame, can only go so far.