On the weekend of October 12th and 13th, Open House Tallinn returns with more than 40 buildings opening their doors for free guided tours. The programme offers fascinating locations across Põhja-Tallinn, the city centre, Mustamäe, Tondi, Nõmme, and Kadriorg.
Ergonomics is a layered focus that promises happier, and more efficient employees. It is material, acoustic, and cerebral, necessitating highly creative solutions that improve many dimensions at once. The Hushoffice team is pleased to highlight a few considerations toward the aim of better ergonomics, offering their hushFree booths as strong supports, now equipped with the intuitive hushAssistant system.
AFFR is the place to be again this year for the best documentaries, thrilling feature films and fascinating shorts about architecture, landscape and the city! In 2024, the festival has a new programme organized around thematic sections, and with more feature films than ever before, among them the Oscar-winner The Zone of Interest - including an introductory lecture by the film's production designer, Chris Oddy, the classic film NO by Pablo Larrain, and the pre-premiere of the latest film by Andrea Arnold, Bird.
10th month of the "12 Months” project will be curated by Meganom architectural studio and untitled architecture at Library for Architecture in Yerevan.
“Ordinary Architecture” is a curated program exploring the essence and quality of everyday spaces where people live and interact daily.
The main idea is to speak about the utopian city of Yerevan and make noticeable the layer of Ordinary architecture.
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At LFA we are focusing on the research of texts supporting the theory and its link to professional practices. In Italian tradition theory is explicitly implemented into the practice of architects and designers.
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Meganom bureau and untitled architecture invited Italian studios to LFA, who will present in both formats: offline and online.
1. @fosburyarchitecture, 2. @cinozucchiArchitetti, 3. @jacopolaveratto, 4. @formafantasma, 5. @alessandr.o.rocca.
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Many thanks to our sponsors and partners!
General sponsors: Green construction & Glasswork
Partner: Casa Ricca
Supporter: d’Arvestanots
Special thanks to: Ibis Hotel Yerevan
'Like the trail that a snail leaves in its wake as it inches forward, so over the years an architect leaves behind a body of work, generated by the attitudes he gradually accumulates towards the agenda he deals with: climate, building materials, structural systems, functional requirements, and so forth.'
- Charles Correa in his essay 'Snail Trail', 2013
Black Creative Builders (BCB) is hosting a must-attend event on Sunday, October 13th at 2.00 pm at the inspiring EOTO Headquarters in Berlin!
ArchiBuild Expo, supported by the Australian Institute of Architects, is Australia's leading event for architects, designers and builders, showcasing cutting-edge products and solutions for the future of our built environment.
COLORS OF FAITH
The Círio de Nazaré is the subject of an exhibition featuring artistic interventions by Rose Maiorana on photographs by Tarso Sarraf, now open to the public in Belém, Pará.
One of America’s finest art museums challenges designers to create ‘a museum for all’
"Private Histories": Opening October 10
Monica Barki produces ceramic sculptures for the first time, presented at Galeria Patricia Costa, with curation by Vanda Klabin
Buildner, in collaboration with building materials manufacturer Kingspan, has announced the winners of the MICROHOME Kingspan Edition, awarding a total prize fund of 150,000 EUR. This year's competition, now in its seventh edition, attracted professional and student architects and designers from 115 countries.
Niterói will host the exhibition "Let Limits Collapse, Let Forgotten Distances Appear," opening on October 5 at the Espaço Cultural Correios. The exhibition features Alberto Saraiva, Enéas Valle, Lígia Teixeira, Marilou Winograd, Mario Camargo, Mark Engel, Marcelo Palmar Rezende, and Petrillo. Curated by Mario Camargo, the show offers an immersion into the artists' poetic universe, reflecting on freedom and providing a profound look at the human existential condition—specifically their own. The curator notes that "being an artist is a state whose meaning is composed of layers, material techniques, forms, and colors, in a constant overflow of sensations."
From 4 to 5 October, the Biennale svizzera del territorio returns for its fifth edition ready to address an ever wider and more diverse audience.
"Back to the Future" is the theme of this year's edition, calling for bold visions of tomorrow and encouraging collective efforts to shape concrete alternatives to today's rapidly changing world. In a time marked by continuous crises, this edition places future visions at its core, aiming to promote shared aspirations over individual solutions. An invitation, especially to young people, to express their ideas to reclaim the future.
Visit ORGATEC 2024 from 22-25 October and experience innovative solutions and trends for the office world of tomorrow. Find out more about smart technologies, flexible working concepts and sustainable design. Be part of it!
As individuals, we all have the power to create a more equitable and compassionate world. The 67th Year Annual NASA Design Competition, organised by the National Association of Students of Architecture, India, is designed to inspire participants to go beyond conventional design thinking. Moderated by Ar. Dean D'Cruz, it challenges you to craft not just spaces but environments that elevate humanity and promote inclusivity alongside positive change.
Purpose
This book offers an overview of the works designed, executed, and built by the General Directorate of Architecture of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires between 2016 and 2024. This period is distinguished by the formation of diverse teams of architects who, despite their significant professional backgrounds, had in most cases not previously held high-ranking public positions.
This year's edition of Open House Stockholm will take place from October 4 to 6, 2024, and expand its scope to showcase a wider variety of architectural sites across Greater Stockholm, offering a unique opportunity to explore both contemporary and historic buildings. The festival offers access to diverse spaces that are typically closed to the public, bridging the gap between modern architectural developments and historical landmarks.
"Open House Stockholm creates a unique forum where experts, decision-makers, and an interested public can meet and discuss the city's history, present, and future. It is a democratic piece of the puzzle in the development of our city," says Executive Officer Joanna Messmer.
The festival's program is thoughtfully curated to include a variety of building types — from newly constructed sites that highlight modern architecture to well-preserved historical landmarks that reflect Stockholm's past. It features functional spaces such as residential buildings, hospitals, and churches, alongside cultural venues like art galleries and theaters. Recognizing the importance of engaging diverse communities, the festival has extended into the Greater Stockholm area, allowing for broader audience participation.
As part of the Open House Europe 2024 programme, which focuses on accessibility and inclusion, a key component of this year's festival is its focus on inclusivity and providing a platform for diverse perspectives. For example, parks have been included in this year's program to create spaces where architecture, play, and learning intersect, particularly for our younger audiences. Additionally, an audio tour will be available during the festival weekend, offering insights into architecture and urban planning from an LGBTQ+ perspective, exploring how different groups experience and interact with the city.
Explore the full programme of the festival at openhousestockholm.com.
Open House Stockholm is part of the Open House Europe cooperation project, co-funded by the European Union. The project seeks to embrace a more inclusive debate about architecture and strengthen the role of architecture as a positive change-maker, addressing relevant social and environmental challenges. For more information about the project, visit openhouseeurope.org.