Established in 1984 by the Graduate Studies Division of the Faculty of Architecture, the Federico E. Mariscal Extraordinary Chair is awarded to architecture professionals in Mexico in recognition of their outstanding high-level performance in the field. It is not required for the recipient to be an active faculty member at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). This recognition is granted by the Technical Council of the Faculty of Architecture.

ARTÍFICES is a public talk and exhibition hosted by designer @claudina_flores. The event will explore furniture, its history in Mexico, its current context, and design utilizing traditional materials.

The Undersecretariat of Cultures and the Arts of the Ministry of Cultures, through its Architecture Department, and the Association of Architects of Chile (Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile) announce the opening of the ideas competition for the XXII Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism of Chile 2022. The competition is open to Chilean architects and foreign architects holding an identity card issued by the Chilean Civil Registry and Identification Service, who are over 18 years of age and possess experience in curatorial, editorial, research, or exhibition projects.

The "Cidade do Futuro" (City of the Future) exhibition presents three poetic light-art installations from December 10 to 19. Created by artists Felipe Morozini, Verena Smit, and Marco Loschiavo, the works will occupy the Vale do Anhangabaú in São Paulo and are free to the public.

The OODA collective opened its ‘Ten Years OODA’ exhibition last Saturday, November 27, following the launch of the book ‘X!?’ in celebration of the collective’s 10 years of practice.

To mark the launch of the book Mucho cuento. Relatos de arquitectos, published by redfundamentos, we will be joined by Arturo Franco Taboada and Juan Carlos Arnuncio. As two of the contributing authors, they will discuss the origins of their stories, share anecdotes, provide deeper insight into their narratives, and read excerpts from their work live.

On December 4, 2021, IED Rio [Istituto Europeo di Design Rio de Janeiro] will open the doors of its new headquarters at Casa d'Itália for a "warm-up" event for courses beginning in March 2022. The free event, which requires advance registration, will feature lectures and workshops on the Terraço Belvedere, located on the building's rooftop, which offers a spectacular view of Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado, Outeiro da Glória, the Marina da Glória, and the MAM Rio.

Fundación Ruta País, in collaboration with MK, the Association of Architectural Offices of Chile (AOA), and Fundación IDDEA, invites you to the Master Lecture: “Architecture of the Earth,” featuring the renowned international firm Ensamble Studio.

Interior design is far from an easy task – it is often a five-step process that involves swapping out ideas time after time until the perfect look is achieved. But a new online tool is allowing architects and designers to view and adapt furniture for all interior design projects, with just a few clicks. Hello Raye is a curated online marketplace that offers 3D-model configuration for tens of thousands of commercial and residential products including furniture, fixtures and equipment all in one place.

The 3rd Symposium on Sustainable Environmental Rehabilitation is hosted by the Laboratory of Sustainability Applied to Architecture and Urbanism at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of Brasília (FAU-UnB). This scientific event will feature academic presentations organized into three main tracks: rehabilitation and sustainability; cities and indicators; and
environment and energy efficiency.

Join us today for a conversation with Arturo Franco and Toni Gironès, who will discuss their stories, "Malas hierbas" and "Topografías en el tiempo," featured in the book Mucho cuento. Relatos de arquitectos.

Today marks the first in a series of online events offering an opportunity to delve into the stories featured in the book Mucho cuento. Relatos de arquitectos, presented by the authors themselves.

David Barragán, Esteban Benavides, Marialuisa Borja, and Pascual Gangotena, the four members of Al Borde, will discuss Él, Arena en el calzoncillo, La señora Cisne, and Una parte del cuento—the stories published in the book Mucho cuento—under the overarching title: "De cuando no hablé con nadie."

"Mucho cuento: Relatos de arquitectos" brings together 20 stories by prominent figures in the Ibero-American architectural scene, offering a completely new perspective on them—through fiction. The collection includes pieces that border on surrealism, fable-like narratives, first-person accounts, drama, comedy, utopias, an epistolary story, mythology... and, of course, the occasional reference to architecture.

With a career focused primarily on the public sector, Cristóbal Tirado is the architect behind major projects throughout Chile, such as the renovation of the Mercado Providencia, the Aysén Regional Museum, the International Antarctic Center, the restoration of the Valparaíso elevators, and the remodeling of Plaza Sotomayor in the same city, among others. These are projects in which he has participated through competitions or public tenders.

How do we perceive the problems of Lima and Callao in the context of the pandemic?

Given the changes experienced since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the needs and challenges faced by the citizens of Lima and Callao have intensified. The country's economic, social, and political crisis has contributed to unprecedented perceptions and moods among the residents of Lima and Callao. Consequently, Lima Cómo Vamos has developed the Urban Report on Citizen Perception in Lima and Callao, which captures public sentiment regarding mobility, the environment, public space, and inequality, among other issues.

In this edition, in addition to the superquadra blocks, public and private schools participated. The public—building managers, condominium administrators, residents, and other interested parties—was also able to submit nominations online. All nominations were reviewed by the CAU/DF Temporary Heritage Commission between August and early November, resulting in the selection of 30 buildings that stood out for their historical value, the well-maintained state of their facades, outdoor areas, pilotis, and other analytical criteria.

Palabras y Trazos brings together architects of various generations who develop projects that highlight their interest in architecture as a city-shaping element, integrating urban, environmental, heritage, and identity values.