There is much discussion about the role of technology in our future, and it is without a doubt an important driver. However, our very human aspects: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Judgement and Cognitive Flexibility, are some of the most important skills that will be required in all future jobs, according to the World Economic Forum.
The purpose of the IE School of Architecture and Design Spaces for Creativity competition is to design a nursery that boosts creativity. Develop a proposal that focuses on encouraging a child’s creativity, uniqueness and personality. Create a sense of place that fosters belonging, fun, and responsiveness to all the stakeholders.
DISLOCAL: Irreverent structures and sustainability in the peripheral world.
Venezuelan architects from various latitudes have joined forces with global partners through an experimental university that seeks to "build, not simulate, reality, with a focus on the global periphery."
The TRANSFER Global Architecture Platform is launching the TRANSFER Architecture Video Award, an independent prize recognizing the most creative and innovative videos in the fields of architecture, the city, and landscape design on an international level.
Pura Arquitectura: International Congress of Latin American Architecture takes place within the framework of "Road to BIALIMA," the pre-biennial event for the Lima International Architecture Biennial (BIALIMA 2021), organized by the CAP Regional Lima.
Given the current circumstances, students from the School of Architecture at the Universidad del Valle in Colombia have taken on the responsibility of being part of the change and creating spaces to reflect on our society through the forum "City Transformation and Reconstruction: Setting Precedents for Change."
As part of ‘Del territorio al Detalle’, an academic forum for dialogue and reflection that brings together architecture faculty, students, and renowned architects, the spin-off “Del territorio al detalle .re” explores—through informal conversations with key figures—the thesis that a territory’s richness stems from its capacity for renewal. By activating disused spaces, these areas can transform into both challenges and resources.
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Moscone Center Expansion / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill + Mark Cavagnero Associates. Image Courtesy of BOK Modern
As every architect and professional working in the building industry knows, construction is a labor intensive and time consuming process. Expected difficulties with construction and installation can be compounded by unforeseen delays caused by mechanical errors, political or economic circumstances, or even weather. As such, some of the best construction products on the market work to minimize installation times and labor. BŌK Modern's Structurally Integrated Metal Panel System, for example, reduces installation time in the field and minimizes redundant supporting structural elements, which allows for savings in both materials and in the high cost of field labor. At the same time, their panel system provides superior customizability, making them ideal for a variety of different architectural and construction needs.
The Ibero-American Architect Observatory is an online space for reflection that seeks to redefine the profile of today's architect. It aims to connect with society to find answers that strengthen our profession.
BIM On, the 100% digital BIM event, arrives in Mexico for the first time, celebrating a dual edition that will take place both in-person and digitally via online streaming.
Participate in the second edition of the RCR Summer e-Workshop, a series of workshops focused on understanding architecture and landscape through a transdisciplinary and investigative lens, which also incorporates other creative disciplines such as photography.
The Comprehensive Urban Public Space Management Program aims to address a gap in undergraduate curricula, equipping professionals with the knowledge required to integrate social, political, administrative, economic, and cultural dimensions into the design, maintenance, and management of urban public spaces. This includes spatial organization, planning, regulatory frameworks, accessibility, usability, social impact, and functionality, ultimately enabling the assessment of efficacy and sustainability.
In this competition, we encourage participants to come up with visionary concepts to reinvent an urban hotspot for biodiversity, within and beyond urban parks – only 2 drawings, absolute freedom of scale, or program. Participants are asked to imagine a new urban model, to promote biodiversity into the specific context of the city of Rome, Italy. Submissions can be ideas for new green infrastructure, parks, green buildings, or any kind of strategy that would boost biodiversity while enhancing the urban experience of a historical city such as Rome.
In this competition, we encourage participants to come up with visionary concepts for a green skyscraper – Only 3 drawings, absolute freedom of scale and program dimensions.
The “Remote Work Cabin” is a design competition developed to explore the creative potential of architectural design through one of the most iconic architectural drawings: the axonometric projection.
The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) has issued a call for nominations for Landslide, the foundation’s annual thematic report about threatened and at-risk landscapes. "Landslide 2021: Race and Space" will focus on long neglected and largely unknown cultural landscapes associated with African Americans and others. The report will be accompanied by a complementary online exhibition will include newly commissioned photographs and historical images, site plans, other archival materials and video interviews. The deadline for nominations is June 15, 2020. Questions or Landslide nominations can be submitted to Nord Wennerstrom (nord@tclf.org). >Download the Nomination Form (https://bit.ly/3e4ihtg). Landscape Architecture Magazine is the Landslide media partner.
Crossings - Winning Team of the Co-Curatorship Call of the 13th Biennale
The winning team of the Co-Curatorship Call of the 13th International Architecture Biennale of São Paulo was announced today, April 29, 2021, by the Institute of Brazilian Architects - Department of São Paulo (IABsp). The Crossings team is made up of nine Brazilian members from different areas: Carolina Piai Vieira, Larissa Francez Zarpelon, Louise Lenate Ferreira da Silva, Luciene Gomes, Pedro Cardoso Smith, Pedro Vinícius Alves, Raíssa Albano de Oliveira, Thiago Sousa Silva and Viviane de Andrade Sá.
