Since May, the School of Architecture at Universidad Finis Terrae has been hosting the "Isolated Dialogues" conversation series, where professionals from various fields discuss art, music, design, architecture, and creative processes, among other topics, through the lens of confinement. Guests such as writer Rafael Gumucio, architect Cazú Zegers, and former Minister of Transport and Telecommunications Andrés Gómez-Lobo have participated in this experience.
This year, the 5th Aysén Architecture Week 2020 has chosen the theme "INHABITING MINIMAL SPACES IN AYSÉN: CONTRADICTIONS OF A RURBAN LANDSCAPE" to explore, viewing this topic as a provocation intended to spark a deeper discussion regarding the right of Aysén residents to a daily life that fosters health, fulfillment, and ensures their physical, psychological, and social development.
Aiming to continue the discussion and uncover opportunities for adaptation and resilience, this AOA session proposes an optimistic approach to the challenges facing the city and its inhabitants within both local and global contexts. It highlights existing opportunities for positive change following a crisis, thereby promoting more resilient cities in both the short and long term.
PENSARQ_, the architectural outreach project by TAQ Arquitectura, is launching its first series of free video Masterclasses.
The CAP Regional Lima is hosting the panel discussion "The Human Future of Lima," featuring Jorge Alonso, Manuel de Rivero, and Carlos Ramirez.
In the lecture "Seeking Pertinent Systems," Edna Garza and Darío Camisay, directors of the Monterrey, Mexico-based architecture and design firm Garza Camisay Arquitectos, will share the unique story behind each of their projects. This narrative will focus on uncovering the architectural system selected for each work. The "search for pertinence" is a constant in every project—a filter that allows these systems to be understood as a consequence rather than an objective.
Adhesives for Facade Glazing
The Urban Innovation Laboratory organizes the "Beers and the City" event on the last Thursday of every month, serving as an informal meeting point for anyone passionate about urban issues.
As part of the activities for Design Week Mexico 2020, the annual edition of Design House opened its doors on October 7th, offering an experience of creative spaces featuring style and trends in architecture, landscape design, design, and interior design, breathing new life into a residential building to transform it into the masterpiece of the year.
Presentation of the Final Degree Projects by Architecture students from ITESM Campus Guadalajara. The event will feature international guest jurors who will provide feedback on the presented concepts. Open to the general public via Zoom. Access the broadcast here: https://itesm.zoom.us/j/4042615049
PENSARQ_, the architectural dissemination project by TAQ Arquitectura, is launching its first series of free video Masterclasses.
The Urban Habitat and Housing Practices Platform | UHPH, in collaboration with its strategic partners, presents #LAV Informal Settlements and the Migration Phenomenon.
Rhinoceros is the quintessential tool for many architects and designers worldwide. Its capabilities extend beyond 3D modeling of highly flexible morphological and parametric proposals; it is also a tool for drafting, quantification, visualization, and geometric analysis.
Presentation of finalists.
The second After Office of the year, hosted by Coolhuntermx: Architecture from a Gender Perspective, taking place at the Museo Franz Mayer library at 7:00 PM.
Personalized Online Digital Collage Course for architects with Carolina Zapata of @cazabu_illustration. This course provides a personalized foundation for exploring digital collage editing techniques across various architectural image editing software. Participants will learn how to set the scene and represent 2D and 3D architectural project drawings, creating presentations that showcase personal style and highlight design intent through compelling, high-impact imagery.
Now more than ever, academia must be linked to society by creating School+Community projects. At Fábrica de Ciudad, given the unique moment we are currently living through, we are redoubling our commitment to education and society. For this reason, we have created Factory Fridays, conceived as an online school project featuring guest professors from both Mexico and abroad. From May 15 to July 30, every Friday we will host a session led by prominent Latin American architects who will share their practice and ideas through lectures and dialogues.
PEATONLINE is the first virtual, open-access, pedestrian-focused gathering in Mexico, created to share experiences and visions regarding mobility and inclusive public space.
