On Wednesday, June 6, at 3:15 PM, the official signing of the agreement that will launch the XXI Architecture and Urbanism Biennial 2019 will take place. After two editions in Valparaíso, the event returns to Santiago to be held in the heart of the Matadero Franklin neighborhood, a cultural hub emerging on the outskirts of the city center.

The Secretariat of Culture of the Municipality of Santiago de Cali, through the Undersecretariat of Heritage, Libraries, and Cultural Infrastructure, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Bogotá, will host the seminar "Cataloging Heritage Buildings." The event aims to strengthen cultural heritage by creating spaces that promote the protection, dissemination, and appreciation of the unique values and characteristics inherent to Cultural Interest Assets, which represent a sense of identity for the city.

Arístides Benavente, president of Komax and Toteat, will deliver the lecture "Fundación Patagonia de Aysén," in which he will discuss his management efforts in developing the institution—which he founded and currently chairs—dedicated to contributing to the sustainable development of Patagonia through community-based tourism in the Cerro Castillo area.

Architecture Dialogues.

Architectural thought and positions, as well as those of related disciplines, must reach diverse latitudes, just as they move from media platforms to mobile devices. It is essential to hear in person from emerging or established figures who define positions on architectural practice or the role of art in their work.

On Thursday, September 13, at 7:00 PM, Cristián Donoso—one of the most prominent Chilean explorers today—will present the lecture "Exploring Climate Change in Patagonia," organized by the Universidad Finis Terrae School of Architecture.

Porcelanosa Grupo is bringing KEAST technology and its new product, Krion K-LIFE, to Chile—a solution designed to improve our quality of life and that of those around us.

Book launch: Domesticity, Gender, and Material Culture.

On January 18, the exhibition "Architecture in Special Places" will be held at the historic house of the UC Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies. Sponsored by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Chilean-German League, the exhibition will showcase a selection of works and projects by Franco Stella, Max Dudler, Volker Staab, Arno Lederer, Michael Schumacher, Stefan Marte, Meinhard von Gerkan & Volkwin Marg, Gesine Weinmiller, Regine Leibinger, Daniel Libeskind, Stefan Behnisch, Nathalie de Vries, Peter & Gottfried Böhm, and Christoph Ingenhoven.

The launch of the book 'Dibujo y Proyecto' will take place on Thursday, June 21, at 6:30 PM in the FADEU Auditorium, presented by educator, researcher, and architect Germán Hidalgo.

Errante is a retailer that embarked on a journey around the world, seeking to introduce new aesthetic universes to the Colombian design market. The brand promotes refined furniture and objects with history and identity, offering a global perspective on local trends and contemporary design.

On Friday, November 9, at 7:00 PM, the Fernando Castillo Velasco Auditorium will host the launch of the third ARQDOC of 2018, written by Thomas Weaver and published by Ediciones ARQ.

How can we design complex solutions for leadership in decision-making? How is knowledge constructed, and what is the validity of that knowledge? Does objectivity exist in the sciences? What is intersubjectivity?

On December 11, the book "Samuel Kruchin: Arquitetura" will be launched at Casa Tegra in São Paulo. Published by J.J.Carol, the work presents images, plans, drawings, and texts of fifteen completed projects and several recent studies developed by architect Samuel Kruchin, principal of Kruchin Arquitetura.

09:00 - 09:30 – Registration
Opening Session
09:30 - 10:00 – Opening: The Role of Public Officials in Implementing Urban Innovations.
Speaker: José Auricchio Júnior (Mayor of São Caetano do Sul)
10:00 – 10:30 – Public-Private Partnerships in Social Housing – São Paulo
Speaker: Andra Robert de Carvalho Campos (Executive Secretary of the Housing PPP)
10:30 – 11:00 – Challenges for the Internationalization of Urban Projects
Speaker: José Roberto Geraldine Júnior (President of the Council of Architecture and Urbanism/SP)

Today, as part of the 5th CAM-SAM Congress at 5:30 PM, join "Architects for Resilience" (#5congresoCAM-SAM). Participants include Laura Alonso of MMX, Alejandra de la Mora of CidsINFONAVIT, Derek Dellekamp of DELLEKAMP ARQUITECTOS, Manuel García Zayas, Oscar Sanginés, and Martha Peña from the CAM-SAM Technical Committee for Architectural Resilience. Be sure to attend! #arquitectosXresiliencia

The ARQUITETURAS FILM FESTIVAL LISBON—the only international film and architecture festival in Portugal—will hold its 6th edition from June 6 to 10 at the Fórum Lisboa and Cinema City Alvalade.

Entrepreneurial Architect Week highlights opportunities beyond design

The Entrepreneurial Architect Week, taking place from February 26 to March 2, will spark important discussions regarding opportunities for architects and urban planners beyond design. Renowned national and international figures will participate in this free event, sharing their perspectives on business, trends, and innovation within the sector.

5th Edition of the vertical gardens masterclass, focusing on vertical vegetable gardens.