The association ZukunftsRegion Westpfalz e. V. intends to develop the area of the ‘Weiße Kaserne’ in coordination with the city of Zweibrücken and the owners. The former barracks area is centrally located in the city of Zweibrücken/ Germany (in close proximity to the Ramstein US Airbase), not far from the city center. The approx. 4.5 ha large area is to be sold for development. For this purpose, a combined urban development and investor competition is being held to find a coherent urban development and architectural development and utilization concept, for which an investor is prepared to enter into purchase negotiations with the owners and, in the event of a positive conclusion to the talks, to develop the site in accordance with the concept. The following goals in particular are being pursued with the urban development reorganization: Integration of the new development into the existing development structure Strengthening the residential and commercial function in the vicinity of the central downtown area Creation of a high-quality neighborhood Revitalization of a brownfield site in the inner area This is an international, non-open, two-stage investor competition for which an association of investors with architects is permitted. The awarding authority provides a competition sum of 30,000 € for the architect of the participating consortium (1st prize: 15,000 €, 2nd prize: 10,000 €, 3rd prize: 5,000 €). The jury is composed of representatives of the owners, the awarding authority, the city of Zweibrücken and renowned external experts.
The TRANSFER Architecture Video Award is an independent award, launched in 2019, to recognise the most creative and innovative short films in the field of architecture, city or landscape worldwide. The 2019 edition of the Award attracted the participation of over 300 videos from more than 50 countries. Video is becoming increasingly instrumental in analysing architecture and the human environment, and is directly related to the digital networks that underpin contemporary communication. With the TRANSFER Architecture Video Award, we aim to highlight the contributions that best represent new means of knowledge and analysis of architecture using video as a support.
The Ireland Cultural Center will establish a dialogue with the context to give new value to the history of the place. Conferences rooms, workshop spaces, and areas for debates will host meetings in continuity with the cultural influences promoted by writers and artists of the past. A place that will represent the Dublin of the 21st century in continuity with its own tradition.
Throughout the last year, the essential vibrancy of our creative community has remained and thrived even as we wait to be able to come together again in person. Our friends and neighbors have continued to stay apart out of a resolute desire to care for each other as we persevere one day at a time.
Vila Flores proposes reflections on the appreciation of architectural and cultural heritage in a free workshop. Photo: Maiara Dallagnol / Disclosure
Vila Flores is an architectural complex of historical and cultural value located in the 4th District of Porto Alegre. Its buildings, designed in 1928 by engineer-architect Joseph Lutzenberger, are listed in the Inventory of Cultural Heritage of Real Estate of the Floresta Neighborhood as "Structuring" properties and are situated within an area of cultural interest in the city.
The Brazilian Center for Steel Construction (CBCA) is accepting registrations until April 30 for the "Industrial Steel Sheds" course. Previously offered in person, the training will now be held entirely online to comply with safety protocols regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Course | Industrialization in the Work of João Filgueiras Lima, Lelé | Architect André Felipe Marques | Wednesdays, April 14 & 28 + May 5 & 12, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM | 16-hour certificate
This year, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi) with the XXV SIGraDi International Conference.
Image produced by the doCACAU organization. It features a photograph of the house in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, with event information.
Organized by the Academic Center of the Architecture and Urbanism program at UFJF (CACAU UFJF), the doCACAU Audiovisual Program aims to democratize architectural and urban education for the community. By integrating cultural and social knowledge, the program seeks to extend learning beyond the university walls. It includes internal initiatives focused on audiovisual production and architectural discourse, which are shared through the Academic Center’s media channels.
"Planning cohabitation" is a curatorial series by barco - galería, developed in collaboration with the Berlin-based "undisciplined" practice, something fantastic.
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), one of the most prominent educational and research centers in Southern Europe, is offering a scholarship for students to enroll in the Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings & Biocities (MAEBB) for the 2021-22 academic year. Through this initiative, the institution reinforces its commitment to supporting young architects in their efforts to gain the training necessary to contribute effectively to a better future.
Since 1995, Cecilia Puga has developed an independent practice in Santiago, where she has carried out design projects at different scales and programs, from single-family homes to collective housing, educational and industrial equipment, and urban design.
