From the Publisher:
The book presents the first historical analysis of the productive tension between the city and the architectural form. It introduces 20th-century theories to construct a historical context from which a new architecture-city relationship emerged. The book provides a conceptual framework to understand this relationship and comes to the conclusion that urbanization may be filled with potential, i.e. be a Good Metropolis.
Ng'ambo is the lesser known "other side" of Zanzibar Town. During the British Protectorate the area was designated as the Native Quarters; today it is set to become the new city center of Zanzibar's capital. Local and international perceptions of the cultural and historical importance of Ng'ambo have for a long time remained overshadowed by the social and cultural divisions created during colonial times. One thing is certain: despite its limited international fame and lack of recognition of its importance, Ng'ambo has played and continues to play a vital role in shaping the urban environment of Zanzibar Town. This atlas presents over a hundred years of Ng'ambo's history and urban development through maps, plans, surveys and images, and provides insights into its present-day cultural landscape.
The first annual MICROHOME architecture competition is part of the Bee Breeders Small Scale Architecture Appreciation Movement, which hopes to highlight the fact that bigger isn’t always better. With great design and innovative thinking, small-scale architecture could change how this and the next generation view a residential property.
Competition A – architectural and urban competition. Competition A has open, idea (conceptual) character. The aim of the competition is to select the best project referring to the idea, subject and title of MBA KRK 2019 – “CONNECTIONS – the Town and the River”. Deadline for sending forms and entries in the Competition A: 4 September 2019. The Competition A Commisioner is architect Marcin Włodarczyk.
New contest on Desall.com: MetaFin and Desall invite you to propose a new concept for a green recreational area that is due to be built in the near future in the whereabouts of Venice (Italy), conceived as an aggregation space for families, a playground for children, an area dedicated to sports, culture, associative activities and events.
The Prix de Genève is an international award and comes with a CHF 30,000 prize.
The prize aims to encourage innovation and research in the fields of architecture, construction, urban planning, landscape architecture and engineering.
It is open to students and professionals working in these fields, from Switzerland and around the world.
“Power-Up Pasir Panjang” – Ideas Competition for the Pasir Panjang Power District is jointly organized by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA) and Singapore Land Authority (SLA). The Pasir Panjang Power District was Singapore’s powerhouse in early post-war years, supplying much-needed power to fuel Singapore’s push towards industrialization. Vacated in the 1980s, the tranquil waterfront site rich in industrial heritage has the potential to be transformed into a distinctive lifestyle destination that will see the power station buildings repurposed to house new uses, attractive and inclusive public spaces created for people of all ages to enjoy and the site’s unique heritage celebrated.
Designregio Kortrijk is looking for 3 highly motivated and recently graduated designer-makers or creative artists to join in a regional residency program in Kortrijk, Belgium. The Designers in Residence Programme Kortrijk is a 3-month full time working residency from September to December 2019.
The Bee Breeders Global Housing Availability Challenge series in partnership with ARCHHIVE-BOOKS turns its attention on Paris for the next competition in the series. Paris, like so many other international cities around the world, is struggling with a huge affordable housing problem. Paris ranks in the top 10 most expensive cities to live in, meaning housing prices are naturally higher than in other regions in France.
The objective of the completion is to invite innovative, imaginative and purposeful design solutions for the reuse of the A-listed Egyptian Halls, a warehouse building completed in 1872 on Union Street, Glasgow by the celebrated, nineteenth-century architect Alexander Thomson (1817-1875).
On Thursday, May 23, the FAU auditorium will host the panel discussion "Teaching and Overload in Architecture." The event will be moderated by Nicolas Valencia, ArchDaily's Editorial Data & Content Manager, and will feature:
Attend the first YAP International Seminar: New Practices in Contemporary Young Architecture
New design competition on Desall.com: MetaFin and Desall invite you to propose a new concept for a green recreational area to be built in the near future, conceived as a gathering space for families, a playground for children, and an area dedicated to sports, culture, activities, and community events.
The international design competition seeks to shape the new central space in Sant Feliu, Barcelona. The goal is to solicit urban proposals for the space that will be freed up once the railway tracks are placed underground. Sant Feliu must leverage this urban project as a catalyst for the city's transformation.
The tour begins on Rua Pará, where we will see the Buenos Aires (Majer Botkowski), Abaeté (Abrahão Sanovicz), and Solar do Conde (Pedro Paulo de Melo Saraiva) buildings. We will head down Avenida Angélica toward Parque Buenos Aires, passing the Imperator (Vaidergorn and Verona) and Vera Cruz (Oswaldo Bratke) buildings. We will also visit the Paquita Building (Alfred Dundutch), cross the park toward Praça Vilaboim, and finally conclude at the Louveira Building (Vilanova Artigas and Carlos Cascaldi).
*Special student pricing available. Please contact us.
With various itinerary options, the city center allows for an exploration of modern buildings within the Historic Triangle, showcasing the experience of a pedestrian-oriented city. It is also possible to explore the area around Avenida São Luís and rediscover the Copan, the Esther, the Terraço Itália, and the Metrópole, Califórnia, and Rock galleries, all while being captivated by the new SESC 24 de Maio.
André Scarpa
An architect and photographer who graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Porto in Portugal, Scarpa has worked with architects Álvaro Siza and António Madureira. Having returned to São Paulo in 2011, Scarpa worked as an associate at Nitsche Arquitetos until 2018 and has been creating personalized architecture-focused city tours since 2013.
1 session | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Saturday
To explore the work of the architect behind some of São Paulo's most iconic buildings, we invite you on a tour that spans from her residential designs to her powerful and democratic public spaces.
CineCubo is a film club hosted by the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB) aimed at fostering dialogue between audiovisual and architectural languages and debating perspectives on the city. On the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM, CineCubo screens films followed by a discussion at the IAB-SP headquarters. Curated and moderated by Nana Maiolini, Travessia Filmes, and guests, the sessions are free and open to the general public.