Within the 2019/20 educational program, CANactions School travels to 3 metropoles in western, northern and eastern Europe and explores their innovative approaches for creating more livable neighborhoods. Based on the findings, we develop new strategies for locally specific and globally relevant questions, considering spatial, economic, social and political measures.
1st "ARCHNEXUS" International Seminar - Nexuses and Flows in Architecture and Urbanism
The "ARCHINEXUS" International Seminar – Nexuses and Flows in Architecture and Urbanism, hosted by CAU/SP and CAU/BR, will take place in São Paulo from November 28 to December 1, 2019, at the Hotel Novotel São Paulo Jaraguá.
A series of meetings opens a conversation on "Time" between architect and designer Ana Neute and partners Marina Acayaba and Juan Pablo Rosenberg of AR Arquitetos at the {CURA} headquarters this November.
Parametric Design, in the history of architecture, has defined many rules for current designers and for future practitioners to follow. One of the strongest aspects that are prominent from this style is ‘geometry’. Arguably, there is nothing new about geometry and aesthetics forming the most prominent aspect of any style or era. The language of any style, in the long history of architecture, is visually defined by geometry or shape, beyond the principles that define the core of the style. In the distinguishable style of parametric architecture, geometry has played, and is continuing to play an integral role. And with this fairly young style, there are many strings of myths and false notions associated.
Enter the Vale De Moses Meditation Cabins Architecture Competition now! US $7,000 in prize money! Closing date for registration: APRIL 24, 2020
The Vale de Moses Yoga Retreat in the stunning remote forests of central Portugal is listed as one of the best retreats in the world by NatGeo UK Traveller, Forbes Magazine, The Guardian and several yoga magazines. Every year the retreat welcomes over 500 people from 60+ countries around the world, all looking to take time to be with themselves in a natural wilderness environment - abundant space to breathe and feel.
New Generations is an international platform analysing the work of some of the most innovative emerging architects in the European territory. So far, more than 300 emerging practices and more than 500 other experts have been involved in its cultural agenda, including festivals, video-interviews, satellite research projects, exhibitions, publications and other public events.
Drawing on his expertise and experience, Diego González Alanis invites us to recognize our responsibility to make informed decisions that leverage landscape architecture to improve the city's quality of life and functionality. In his presentation, "The Power of Urban Nature," Diego explores the opportunity provided by this discipline—which complements architecture—to integrate nature in a useful and functional way. He highlights the potential to restore ecosystems degraded by urbanization and construction, while simultaneously fostering local wildlife development.
The Awarding Ceremony of 9th International Space Design Award Idea-Tops
IDEA-TOPS Organizing Committee has announced the 10th International Space Design Award, calling for marvelous projects of interior design and architecture from around the world. The winners will be selected by an international jury, which is consisted of senior experts in the field, with the principles of being professional, rigorous, fair and just.
Dwelling (A House) remains the place where we all spent most of the time of our lives and experience architecture, learn connect to it through emotions. A dwelling represents our culture our backgrounds, ownership, safety. A dwelling is a place we all want to return where everyone finds comfort, despite how chaotic our lives are.
Enter the Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Centre ArchitectureCompetition now! US $7,000 in prize money! Closing date for registration: APRIL 28, 2020
The Al Wathba Wetland Reserve in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi is home to a vibrance of wildlife, the most famous of which are its flamingo population. The magnificent waves of pink flock to the reserve every autumn to spend the cooler winter months residing in the wetlands until spring, as many as 4,000 at a time.
The second issue of Room will reconvene in the Kitchen; a space that savors the possibilities of both cultural appreciation and cross contamination, serving basic sustenance and special occasions. Taste here is significant though subjective, with its stainless steel tongue wiped perpetually in an attempt to cleanse the palate. Nuanced residues of gender, class, labour, race, and climate cling to the cloth among germs and grains of salt.