In partnership with DPA-X, a consultancy affiliated with the office of French architect and urban planner Dominique Perrault, the Indigo Group—a global leader in parking management and related services—is hosting the international "Carpark Futures Competition 2022." The initiative invites young architects residing and working in any country to explore the architectural, urban, technical, and environmental potential of repurposing underground parking facilities.
Following the success of the first edition of the Jaime Lerner Scholarship in 2021, the IAAC, in partnership with the Uruguayan firm Gómez Platero Arquitectura & Urbanismo, is launching the second edition of the Jaime Lerner Scholarships. This year, the scholarship is offered to professionals from all Latin American countries to pursue our Online Master in Cities: The Proximity Urbanism for the 2022/2023 academic year. In doing so, the sponsors reinforce their commitment to supporting early-career architects in their efforts to specialize and effectively contribute to better cities in their respective countries.
BLOCO Arquitetos, led by Daniel Mangabeira, Henrique Coutinho, and Matheus Seco, will present the premiere of the documentary "BLOCO Arquitetos em Construção" on April 29 at 7:00 PM at Cine Brasília. The film explores the influence of the city and the natural landscape on the firm's work. The architects note that the principles of modern architecture established at the founding of Brasília continue to inspire a contemporary, distinctly Brazilian architecture that addresses today's challenges.
Fabián Barros, an architect, academic, and Ph.D. in Advanced Architectural Projects, will lead the upcoming Atravieso Urbano—a walking tour organized by the Universidad Finis Terrae School of Architecture in partnership with the Nuestro Centro association—which explores the cultural, urban, and historical significance of the neighborhood.
On Friday, March 11, the launch of Recorte will take place in São Paulo. The magazine, focused on design and creativity, is produced, edited, and funded by a community of designers, illustrators, and creative industry professionals.
Gigi Arruda is the creator of the first Revit template for comprehensive interior design projects: the Ideal Revit Template for Interiors, better known as #templategigiarruda. A specialist in BIM interior design and an interior designer, Arruda develops templates for both Brazilian and international firms.
Art, harmony, and construction: a new architecture book lists 16 steps to create spectacular buildings. From aesthetic reflections to detail-rich projects, the work is a theoretical-practical manual being launched in Curitiba and São Paulo. Architecture happens at the intersection of aesthetics and construction; in the delicate balance between art and engineering. Every architectural decision reflects a specific period, a sense of belonging, and a constant invitation to go beyond what already exists.
The goal of these conversations is to exchange experiences, discuss, and reflect on contemporary architecture and construction, while broadening critical perspectives. The aim is to discuss architecture in a critical, provocative, and proactive way, exploring processes, technologies, and innovations.
Lev Design periodically hosts the Lev Challenge.
Organized by the Centro para la Arquitectura Constructo – AoA, this seminar features three lectures exploring the figure, theoretical contributions, and built work of Chilean architect Juan Borchers.
You are invited to a three-day event featuring pieces from the Arquitetos Vendem selection and Empório Beraldin at special prices!
The workshop is designed for architects, engineers, designers, students, and/or academics who wish to learn about and explore the design, programming, and robotic execution of timber joinery. It will consist of two intensive days of hands-on work, covering everything from computational design to robotic timber fabrication. The workshop will be led by architect Francisco Quitral, with an introduction by architect Mauricio Vargas, MSc, both doctoral candidates at the University of Bío-Bío.
Porto Academy is the result of a deep passion for architecture as an academic discipline. Founded in 2013, Porto Academy aims to serve as a manifesto of pluralism and opportunity, grounded in close mentorship from a diverse group of architects, artists, and curators. It offers an alternative educational experience, free from pre-existing rules and dogmas, where students learn firsthand from the unique perspectives of practices led by invited architects, artists, and curators.
Arquitetura Pau-Brasil
May 21 and 28, June 4 and 11, 2022
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Zoom Marieta Virtual
The Ecuadorian Council for Sustainable Building, in collaboration with the World Green Building Council's international agenda, is organizing Sustainable Construction Week in Ecuador. This free, virtual event will take place on September 13, 14, and 15. Each day will focus on a specific theme dedicated to contributing to the planet.
The 2nd CIRCULAR Architecture Conference in La Nucia (Alicante) will take place on November 9. This second edition focuses on people, adopting a more humanistic approach that transcends the field of architecture to reflect on its implications for sports and gastronomy as pillars of a healthy lifestyle.
On December 15 at 7:00 PM (Spain time), the presentation of "Cuánto cuento. Relatos de arquitectos"—the second title in the Habitar Iberoamérica collection published by redfundamentos—will take place.
Under the theme ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE, AND CULTURE: ECHOES OF MODERNITY, the 9th DOCOMOMO North/Northeast Seminar will discuss the conditions of architecture and urbanism as cultural manifestations that reflect identities and social values constructed across diverse fields and eras. The event focuses on developing specific perspectives capable of understanding distinct realities, historically and geographically expanding the scope that characterizes various modernities.