The Escola da Cidade Open Courses are extension programs, extracurricular in nature and open to the entire community. They are aimed at anyone interested in expanding dialogues on topics such as history, anthropology, technology, economics, photography, literature, design, music, and more, through a cross-disciplinary lens on architecture and the city. Registration is open from March 4th until the start date of the chosen course.
Reusing Rooftops Barcelona 2024
International Architecture Competition
“Abstract Alchemy”
Group exhibition opens on May 1st at the Centro Cultural Correios RJ
This year, the Madrid School of Architecture (ETSAM) is hosting the National Meeting of Architecture Students, organized by CREARQ (Council of Architecture Student Representatives). ENEARQ is an excellent opportunity to explore potential career paths, continue your professional development in the field of architecture, and connect with students from across the country who are in the same position as you.
“Inhabitants of the Forest of Ourselves” opens on May 11
The inaugural ‘Roots & Dreams’ International Sustainable Architecture Competition challenges participants to design a residence on a 1,000 m² plot, with a maximum construction area of 200 m². Proposals must align with three pillars of sustainable architecture: biomimicry (nature-inspired), bioclimatic design (considering the local context of the Quintana Roo jungle), and the use of local materials and low-impact ecotechnologies.
Participants may enter individually or in teams of up to five members.
Intermediate Architecture
The call for academic papers for the upcoming 22nd issue of rita_ journal is now open. Submissions in Spanish or Portuguese are invited from faculty, graduate students, and professionals holding a master's or doctoral degree.
After exploring the relationship between architects and clients through the lens of psychoanalysis in Arquitetura no divã, Shirlei Zonis employs the same framework to address an even more sensitive issue: the bond with construction site workers. Although this subject is absent from architecture curricula, it remains a defining aspect of daily practice. Drawing on her field experience and a psychoanalytic perspective, the author shares the stories of these essential—yet often overlooked—partners, highlighting the challenges of this professional encounter and the cultural impasses that affect a group so emblematic of Brazilian society and its inherent inequalities.
United by blood and artistic ties, Roma Drumond, Pedro, and Antonio Tebyriçá—mother, father, and son—present their work in “TRIANGULAR,” which opens on June 6 at 6:00 PM. Their paintings and sculptures will occupy the Galeria Patrícia Costa, with the exhibition curated by Denise Mattar.
The Dual Degree Doctoral Academic Agreement between the School of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of São Paulo (FAU USP) and the Università IUAV di Venezia was signed in 2017, expanding a general cooperation agreement established between the two universities in 2008.
To consolidate this academic partnership, the Design and History Seminar will be held, featuring an Interacademic Ceremony with directors and representatives from FAU USP, IUAV, and the Italian Cultural Institute in São Paulo. Following the ceremony, three visiting Italian professors, all graduates of the IUAV Doctoral School in Architectural History, will present lectures.
In the field of architecture, there is growing client interest in integrated solutions that offer comprehensive support across all stages of a project, simplifying and optimizing each phase of the construction lifecycle to deliver greater efficiency and precision. This spans stages such as budgeting, construction planning and management, resource and procurement management, materials purchasing, and ultimately, real estate sales.
The Center for Contemporary Architecture Studies at the School of Architecture and Urban Studies of the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella is hosting, with the support of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, a traveling iteration of the exhibition Foodscapes, the Spanish Pavilion at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, curated by Eduardo Castillo-Vinuesa and Manuel Ocaña.
Gypsum Concrete
Arquitectura en Corto invites you to the screening of Gypsum Concrete, which will take place on Thursday, June 13, at 7:00 PM at the Roca Barcelona Gallery (c/Joan Güell, 211). Directed by Simon Pénochet, the short film documents the research conducted by the French architecture studio Ciguë to replace cement with gypsum in floor screeds for a project in Montreuil, Paris. Gypsum is a material with a long history of use throughout the Paris region; it is recyclable and readily available through urban mining processes. A series of tests on samples produced by Ciguë, combined with a comparative life cycle analysis, demonstrate that this material is a viable alternative that drastically reduces CO2 emissions. Following the screening, architect Sara Ferran, a partner at taller11—where they are currently conducting similar research—and Albert Sagrera, an architect, environmental consultant, and co-founder of Societat Orgànica, will lead a discussion. Sagrera is an expert in the environmental impact of materials, life cycle assessment, and construction waste management.
“Only Art Touches the Untouchable Truths”
Group exhibition opens at the Galeria do Espaço Cultural Municipal Sérgio Porto on June 20, curated by Mario Camargo.
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, we invite you to join us at Casa Somauma for a talk with the firms featured in the "Arquitetura Paulista" film series.
MADE – Mercado, Arte, Design – is an international collectible design fair that brings together quality content in a collective space with each edition. It showcases and highlights national designers and studios, reveals new talent, encourages new production, and, consequently, expands design culture to thousands of people. Its objective is to disseminate education and culture within the sector through a design-focused content program.
“Inside the Landscape”. A collective exhibition of Cuban art featuring Alejandro Lloret, Alexis Iglesias, and J. Pável Herrera opens at the Instituto Cervantes in São Paulo.