Brasilia: The Latest Architecture and News

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The XIV Ibero-American Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism (BIAU) announces the selected projects
A total of 174 projects have been selected from the 711 proposals submitted in the Works and Publications category; finalists will be announced in September.

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By Adalberto Vilela and Sylvia Ficher

Even when driving through an exclusively residential neighborhood of the city, one can spot the *Casa dos Arcos* (House of Arches) in the distance. This is how the Nivaldo Borges residence is known, placidly sprawling across the gentle topography of an immense site, unmistakable for its reddish hue. The temptation to approach is strong; paradoxically, the absence of fences or gates is intimidating. With no way to announce our arrival, we ignore the uncomfortable feeling of trespassing and head forward.

The 4th ARQTTO Meeting, a national event hosted by the ARQTTO platform, will feature architect Gustavo Utrabo, founding partner of the firm Aleph Zero. The firm was awarded the 2018 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) International Emerging Architect prize.

In their first solo photography exhibition, the artist presents 10 works that showcase, through their own perception, the visual re-signification of building facades in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte. Contrasts of light and shadow create lines, shapes, and angles that appear as figures distinct from the photographed reality. The abstract result of this work establishes a connection with Brazilian modernism, particularly with the centenary of Athos Bulcão and their panels.

The 6th CAU/DF Meeting features the theme "Latin Americanity" this year, aiming to bring society together to discuss the infinite opportunities for Architecture and Urbanism to contribute to urban development and planning in Latin America: the similarities, differences, and possibilities.

ARCHCINE - International Architecture Film Festival explores architecture and the city through cinema, presenting audiovisual productions that address urban life across its various scales and complexities. Now in its third edition in Rio de Janeiro, ARCHCINE will be held for the first time in Brasília, a city renowned for its urban planning and architecture.

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The Cinema Urbana International Architecture Film Festival is an event dedicated to investigating the relationships between cinema, architecture, and the city, promoting critical reflection on the ways of inhabiting and representing contemporary space. Held in Brasília since 2018, the festival brings together films, debates, and educational activities that address urban, cultural, and environmental issues, creating a space for dialogue across different fields of knowledge.

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