The year 2023 marks the celebration of the 850th anniversary of the start of construction on the Tower of Pisa. To mark the occasion, the Museo della Grafica Palazzo Lanfranchi is holding an exhibition of drawings by the architect Sergei Tchoban. In his work as an architect and in his drawings, he has constantly treated the tower as a type of building.
There have never been so many towers as there are today. Never have they been so ubiquitous. Tower building has become a challenge for architects all over the world. Even those who do not find the task particularly appealing must come to terms with tower construction. For it is precisely in the architecture of towers that the latest techniques and materials are tested in order to reach and exceed aesthetic as well as physical limits.
Sergei Tchoban is very familiar with the history of architecture from his studies at the Petersburg Academy. This history is reflected both in his own design work and in his drawings. The Museo della Grafica Palazzo Lanfranchi in Pisa has taken the 850th anniversary of the Tower of Pisa as the occasion for this exhibition, bringing together around 90 drawings that Tchoban has made on his numerous journeys, especially in Italy, and which in many cases combine the reproduction of what he saw with his own reflections on architecture. In six chapters, the exhibition presents through the architect’s drawings views of individual towers, reflections on the history of tower architecture and on the political role of towers and the threats they pose.
Tchoban’s interest in the multifaceted phenomenon of tower construction is evident in the abundance of drawings in which the architect depicts these buildings, imagined as well as real towers or a combination of both. Drawing, with its capacity to make the imagined as vivid as the real, proves to be the apt medium for Tchoban to express his thoughts on tower architecture.

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Façade colors are closely linked to place identity and help influence the surroundings and inhabitants of an area; they make it easier to safeguard and correct the use of color in urban areas. During the launch of their new color collection, STENI worked in collaboration with Scandinavia's leading expert in color and architecture, Kine Angelo, Associate Professor at NTNU, Department of Architecture and Technology, who has been working with color for over 12 years.

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In March 2021, ACO and AIT-Dialog successfully launched a virtual tour through the seven continents of the world - inviting architects, urban planners, engineers and landscape architects to become part of "beyond.aco | architecture across continents". Now the journey continues: join them at their next live event on 15 November 2023 at 5 p.m. (CET) for a set of inspiring lectures. The focus is on responsible architecture in times of global change and climate challenges. Renowned architects and experts from different parts of the world will discuss various topics and examine the issue from ecological, social, societal and economic perspectives. 

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The Archys Day is an in-person immersion taking place on October 28, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Pavilhão Castelatto Atibaia.

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In the ever-evolving world of architectural visualization, Chaos Vantage is emerging as a valuable tool for architects, designers, and creative professionals who want to get a fresh, photorealistic perspective on their V-Ray projects in real-time. So, why should professionals consider exploring Chaos Vantage, in addition to the tools that already exist? This article will delve into its advantages, particularly in the realms of real-time, super-fast rendering, and photorealism.

The IE School of Architecture and Design is back with its Business of Design Series, where design meets business. The lecture series will explore a dynamic set of themes closely aligned with the Master in Business for Architecture and Design (MBArch), which is structured to enable architects and designers to become better managers, business developers and entrepreneurs.

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The sixth edition of the Transilvania Architecture Biennale (BATRA) 2023 is organized by the Romanian Order of Architects - Transilvania Branch, in partnership with the OAR branches in Bihor, Satu-Mare, Alba and North-West, and with the support of the OAR national branch.