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.
PENSARQ_ invites architects, interior designers, and designers to the event "AFICIONES" with renowned architect Salvador Macías. In an intimate talk, he will review the elements that motivate his professional practice by revisiting some of the books that have inspired him throughout his career.
The building construction industry currently accounts for 40% of annual greenhouse gas emissions, due to its high carbon embodiment and carbonated energy demands. Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is a sustainable solution to address these concerns and to contribute to a net-positive world. This advanced technology can be utilized in solar building envelopes, skylights, windows, and balcony railings to produce green energy.
Session 278 of the National Academy of Architecture, Monterrey Chapter
Project conceptualization has the largest impact on the functionality, performance, and cost of a building - this is when key decisions about layout and aesthetics are being taken. Although the depth of data required to make these decisions is best served by BIM, it is understandable why architects are reluctant to use BIM tools in the creative process.
The Municipality of Flores da Cunha (RS), in partnership with the Institute of Architects of Brazil – Rio Grande do Sul Department (IAB RS) and supported by the Council for Architecture and Urbanism of RS (CAU/RS) and the Brazilian Association of Landscape Architects (ABAP), has launched the National Public Competition for Architecture and Urban Design to revitalize Avenida 25 de Julho – one of the city's most important thoroughfares. The competition guidelines are available on the website and the Instagram profiles of IAB RS and the municipal government.
Article 25’s 10x10 online art auction is open for bidding and will be accessible until 8.30 pm on the 1st of December. Now in its eleventh year, 10x10 features work from over 100 artists, architects, sculptors, photographers, and designers offering their reflections on our urban outdoor spaces and bringing together the likes of Banksy and Sir Antony Gormley, with leading architects including Sir David Adjaye. Proceeds will go towards Article 25’s humanitarian design and build projects focusing on housing, safe schools and effective clinics and hospitals worldwide.
The 15º edition of the "From Territory to Detail" International Architecture Seminar serves as a space for dialogue and reflection, bringing together students, academics, and professionals in the field alongside renowned Latin American architects. A common thread among these speakers is their balance of teaching with professional practice across diverse areas, ranging from editorial work to artistic experimentation.
We often take things for granted, and sometimes barely even register the really important things, only noticing them once they are missing. This can be applied to many things in life, of course, but it is especially apparent in the building industry, and in particular to intelligent building technology that runs in the background while ensuring the functionality and longevity of architectural ideas.
Estudio Tupi Invites: The Origins of Brazilian Modern Architecture
The Colombian Society of Architects (SCA) has officially launched the 37th Colombian Congress of Architecture and Urbanism, which will focus on public space as its central theme. This focus comes in response to the pandemic lockdowns experienced both nationally and globally. The event will feature 103 speakers and 60 academic sessions across various formats, offering approximately 45 hours of highly relevant academic, productive, and regulatory content for the industry.
With winter drawing in across the northern hemisphere, Hudson Valley Lighting Group share tips on how to warm up homes with layered lighting and worn-in finishes.
4th MEETING | LATIN AMERICAN CONVERSATIONS: DESIGN PROCESSES WITH ARCHITECTS CÍNTIA AND DEBORAH LINS
This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Casa en Jean Mermoz, a cornerstone of Chilean residential architecture, built on Jean Mermoz Street in the Las Condes district and demolished in 1992. Its architect, Fabio Cruz Prieto, pioneered a highly distinctive approach to conceiving, designing, and constructing architecture, in which every part and stage of the work was simultaneously autonomous and complementary.
CAU/RJ has extended the registration deadline for the CAU+Mulheres Awards. Female architects and urban planners now have until November 26 to submit their projects.
Now in its second edition, the CAU+Mulheres Award is one of the Council's initiatives to promote dialogue and increase the visibility of female architects and urban planners across their various fields of work. The award features five categories: Architectural Design; Interior Design; Urban Design; Architectural Design for Emergency Situations; and Theoretical Studies (theses, dissertations, books, and publications).