Architecture, as an act of human cultural artifice, has historically maintained an indissoluble relationship with Nature—as a site, enclave, environment, material, or mirror of the habitat for communal life, and as a factor of language. Both the symbolic tradition—monument, tomb, idol—and the typological tradition—temple, hut, theater, palace—form the basis of the elemental corpus of Vitruvian formulation. Whatever the artifact to be built, the natural condition is unavoidable. Fire, water, earth, and air—the elements that compose the universe according to ancient philosophy—are, in turn, constitutive of architectural thought. However, arrogance, success, or disruption over pre-existing conditions have dominated human behavior toward Nature. The current state of extreme intervention on the Earth as a planet, on geography as a foundation, on climate as a resource, or on the atmosphere as a domain, demands a critical review of the diverse perspectives that architecture has adopted according to historical, political, and cultural contingencies and their consequences on lifestyles.

Aesthetics, as a reflection on the image, cannot be understood as an immutable discipline. The perception of aesthetic values—whether related to beauty or ugliness, harmony or imbalance—has historically been determined by social, scientific, or philosophical conditions.

Issue #30 of engawa magazine is a tribute to Pedro Puertas Herrera, the magazine's author and editor who passed away in the summer of 2021.

Berlin is always transforming, never ceasing to reinvent itself; the cityscape and urban spaces along the river Spree are in nonstop flux. Berlin is a giant building site where derelict land is converted to urban space, old buildings are reappropriated, and new districts and architectural beacons are regularly being completed.

This Saturday, January 21, at 8:00 PM, a debate will take place between Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Aravena and Mauricio Soria, Mayor of Iquique, as part of the XXII Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism of Chile: 'Vulnerable Habitats.' The event will be held in the inflatable structure designed by Smiljan Radic and Nicolás Schmidt, currently located in Plaza Bulnes, Santiago.

This book compiles the reflections of four academics from various national universities on the city, urbanism, public space, mobility, and transportation. It is the result of "Conversaciones al costado del camino," a series of interviews developed by Corporación Pedaleable in collaboration with Ediciones de Arquitectura in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, literature on sustainable mobility and urban planning from everyday, interdisciplinary perspectives is scarce and not widely disseminated. This is what motivated us to reach out to various figures in academia, public policy, and urban practice to discuss and exchange ideas regarding the issues surrounding these concepts.

On Friday, January 20, 2023, during the Constitutive Session of the new National Board elected by our members in the 2022 CA Elections, the new Executive Board and officers of the Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile were chosen for the 2022–2024 term.

Tartu city government in cooperation with the Estonian Association of Architects will organize the international architecture competition for the Tartu downtown cultural centre. Architects from all over the world are invited to design one of the most important future cultural spaces in the second biggest city of Estonia, in the very heart of university town Tartu.

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It may not be your first instinct when entering a building to consider how it makes you feel, but architecture has always had a big impact on emotions. Different spaces are designed to make its inhabitants feel different things; offices can make you feel energised and productive, art galleries can make you feel thoughtful and curious, and museums can make you feel calm and intrigued. Each of these spaces are completely different from each other and are far more than just a building.

The Municipality of Ulcinj, an old coastal town in south Montenegro, calls for proposals for conceptual design of a sports complex featuring the new city stadium at the beginning of Ulcinj's Long beach (Velika plaža), based on the parameters and recommendations specified in this competition task.

Presentation skills are an asset for any designer. One of the best mediums to showcase your architectural designs is through rendering. Rendering techniques support the creation of realistic visuals of the architectural design before the actual construction.

Michael Ford’s Hip Hop Architecture Scholarship is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for minority students interested in studying architecture in college. The $10,000.00 scholarship is open to high school seniors who demonstrate a passion for architecture and a strong academic record.

Jerusalem Design Week invites a range of creative interpretations on its annual theme, ‘Lies and Falsehoods’, from designers, architects, artists, and tech-savvy experts worldwide. Those submitting a project for consideration should interpret the theme in their own way.

An urban space quipped to handle residents and strangers alike and to make safety an asset in itself. A thriving city neighborhood must have three main qualities: First, there must be a clear boundary between what is public space and what is private space. Public and private spaces can not ooze into each other as they do typically in suburban settings or projects. Second, there must be eyes upon the street, eyes belonging to those we might call the natural proprietors of the road. The buildings on an urban street should be equipped to handle strangers and ensure the safety of both residents and strangers. They must be oriented to the street. They cannot turn their backs or blank sides on it and leave it blind. Third, public spaces must have users on them reasonably continuously, both to add to the number of effective panopticons and to induce the people in buildings surrounding the space to perform as active characters responsible for the safety of the space.

Submissions for the North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA) 2023 are now open. Now in its 16th year, the awards presented by the Copper Development Association celebrate distinctive copper building projects. Projects of any size or type are eligible, but should feature architectural elements of copper, brass, or bronze; have been completed in the last 3 years; & be located in the United States or Canada. Entrants should submit basic project details & photos for consideration by March 31, 2023. There is no cost to submit. Submissions are evaluated based on design, craftsmanship, integration of copper alloys, excellence in innovation or restoration, & sustainable building strategies. Winning projects receive an award, extensive exposure in architectural/construction media, & recognition in CDA’s outreach programs. To learn more about the NACIA Awards & past winners, visit the Copper in Architecture Awards page at copper.org.

The Architecture Drawing Prize exhibition at Sir John Soane’s Museum