Companies, designers, architects, and agencies worldwide are invited to submit their work for the German Design Awards 2024. The Awards by the German Design Council set an international standard for original developments in design and competitiveness on the global market, where the awards provide the winners with access to networking, international reach, and professional opportunities. Below, past winners show the breadth of projects that have been previously crowned winners, including residential interiors, watches, the organic bathtub by Diez Office, and a table lamp by VOLA.
Many years ago, when living in Rio was nothing more than a dream, Susi Sielski Cantarino (an Argentine who is more "Carioca" than many born and raised in the city) discovered what she described as a "charming corner in Santa Teresa," then known as the Hotel dos Descasados. Four decades later, Sielski Cantarino returns to the space—now renovated and renamed Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery—not as a visitor, but as a guest artist. Her solo exhibition, "Connections," is open to the public through the end of September. Occupying the hotel lobby, the show stimulates and stirs the viewer's senses, and the pieces on display are available for purchase. Using diverse materials, including earth, bamboo, and even Swarovski crystals, the artist produces works ranging from leaves with transparent inscriptions to sculptures nearly two meters tall. Industrial steel shelves are transformed into objects of desire that honor the "Objet trouvé." Childhood linens, delicately worked with lace and pins, feature the face of the poet Virgínia Victorino, who, as a woman and a homosexual, was largely rejected by the hermetic Portuguese society of her time. All the works presented are the result of the artist's hundreds of experiences. SHALOSH (number 3 in Hebrew), for example, from 2008, was created three years after she won second prize at the Florence Biennale.
Mariana Bunn will speak with Janeide Lima this Sunday
As part of her series Acessibilidade de Norte a Sul: Todas as Vozes do Brasil, Mariana Bunn Arquitetura e Acessibilidade will host a conversation with Janeide Lima this coming Sunday, July 30.
Anderson Thives shows no signs of slowing down. Continuing his focus on mobility and innovation, his Galeria Provisória is relocating within the same neighborhood in Ipanema. He will soon debut his works in a new conceptual space that integrates health, beauty, and art. This is the first of many cultural projects that Thives intends to launch alongside new partners, with the goal of democratizing art and culture for diverse audiences. Before closing the current location, he is hosting a series of events through August 6. This Saturday, July 29, will feature a preview of the new exhibition "Favela," showcasing pieces named after communities such as Rocinha, Vidigal, and Complexo do Alemão. The series depicts the diversity of characters within these local communities and is also scheduled to launch later this year in London, where Thives will occupy a three-story building in the trendy neighborhood of Hackney.
The final design thesis presentations for the Latin American Master of Architecture at the University of Bío-Bío in Concepción, Chile, will be held this coming August.
A project by Silva + Chartier Arquitectura, led by architects Herbert Silva Diaz and Adriana Muguerza Zárate, which seeks to reinforce, generate, and exchange knowledge and perspectives among professionals, students, and the community. This participatory workshop is an interdisciplinary, proactive effort aimed at fostering critical and reflective thinking regarding territorial issues.
This 12-hour course consists of theoretical and practical classes, covering everything from the theory of millwork to topics such as finishes, lighting, executive projects, and construction management. To ensure a thorough grasp of the technical knowledge required to understand interior detailing and how to translate it into plans and drawings, the course includes in-class practical activities, always with guidance from the instructor. The course also features out-of-class exercises, as well as support materials including a workbook, exercises, and useful checklists, which are particularly helpful for those just beginning to work with detailing representation.
Proper home insulation and selecting the right materials are fundamental when undertaking a construction project. These strategies enhance interior comfort and serve as a long-term cost-saving measure.
Is waiting part of mobility? What happens when we cycle or run through the city? What is digital mobile work? Are food items a component of human mobility? These are some of the questions addressed in the book "New Key Terms for Mobility Studies in Latin America," edited by Paola Jirón, Dhan Zunino, and Guillermo Giucci, and published by Teseo Editorial.
Program for the HABIS 30 YEARS International Seminar. Credits: Everton Gavino.
The HABIS 30 YEARS International Seminar: A Trajectory of Teaching, Research, Extension, and Practice in Rural Territories and the Technological Field of Architecture and Construction will take place on August 7 and 8, 2023, at the Paulo de Camargo e Almeida Auditorium.
Mariana Bunn will be in conversation with Regina Cohen this Sunday, July 23rd
As part of the series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with architect Regina Cohen this coming Sunday, July 23.
SEMANAU (Architecture and Urbanism Week at UFERSA) is an event organized by the Architecture and Urbanism program at the UFERSA Pau dos Ferros campus, located in the Semi-Arid region. Throughout its four editions, its primary objective has been to connect students from this rural public university with professionals, students, and researchers in the field (architects and urban planners) or related disciplines.
The Colombian Society of Architects, aiming to strengthen the promotion of sustainable architecture in Colombia and with the mission of consolidating this effort through concrete incentives, is calling for project submissions for the "III Award for Excellence in Sustainable Architecture – Vidrio Andino."
Concrete Show, an event for the construction supply chain, has opened visitor registration for its 14th edition, which will take place from August 8 to 10 at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo. Registration is free and must be completed on the Concrete Show website.
Never Enough Architecture (NEA) is launching a new initiative that bridges education and competitions. The initiative combines traditional architecture competitions with free courses led by experts, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of the competition's core themes.
São Paulo, 2023 – On July 25, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Arq.Futuro Cities Laboratory at Insper will host the debate "Implementing Early Childhood Programs and Social Urbanism: Success Stories."
